Queen Maude of Wales was born in 1869. She became Queen of Norway in 1905. She was a daughter of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra of the United Kingdom. Maud of Wales was the first queen of Norway since 1380 who was not also queen of Denmark or Sweden. As for the dress, I am a gorgeous example of Art Nouveau Fashion of late 19th and early 20th century. A square silhouette (broad, padded shoulders and straight body) was typical. New inventions like the zipper (for shoes) and rayon (for hosiery) found their way into fashion. Women's clothing softened, sleeves became more modest, and a soft, triangular silhouette developed. Later the triangular skirt became cylindrical, producing a narrow, rectangular silhouette. Bodices and skirts were more commonly combined into one-piece dresses, and lighter construction was used. Tailored looks became more popular. Top fashion designers such as Paul Poiret experimented with unusual silhouettes. Soft fabrics like crepe, charmeuse, chiffon, and batiste were popular for tea dresses and evening gowns. Dresses made of lace, or embroidered cotton combined with lace, were fashionable for warm weather. Firmer fabrics such as wool and cotton duck were used for tailored wear.
The House of Worth (a French house of high fashion) sold these designs throughout Europe.
other Queen Maude's dresses:
interesting Art Nouveau fashion facts:
* this was a period of immense social upheaval, particularly for women
* after the war (WW1), there was an explosion of exhuberance in style, as a youthful generation took center stage amid a decade of prosperity
* the excitement of Jazz Age life, prohibition, and the idealization of college men and coeds in the US gave a youthful emphasis to fashion
* knits, leather, and rayon for the first time became important fashion materials
* during the depression years of the 1930's fashion was driven by the fantasies of Hollywood, and by a desire to return to a more traditionally feminine image for women
* the war (WW2) provided an opportunity for American designers to establish themselves; previously fashion ideas had emanated mainly from Paris
(all facts found at: Art, Design and Visual Thinking)
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