tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post6161780142277117181..comments2024-03-28T09:03:53.875-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: Fifty DressesJungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-77776027470777610292011-09-04T13:55:14.843-04:002011-09-04T13:55:14.843-04:00Thanks PJ!Thanks PJ!Jan Broganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11323983086318138814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-88310318191475617222011-09-03T12:40:15.910-04:002011-09-03T12:40:15.910-04:00That was AWESOME. When explaining classic design t...That was AWESOME. When explaining classic design to people I always talk about Coco Chanel's little black dress.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-26125441552084879642011-09-02T17:31:32.312-04:002011-09-02T17:31:32.312-04:00Okay guys.
Here the dresses, I don't think a...Okay guys. <br />Here the dresses, I don't think anyone mentioned. Backwards, starting with most recent.<br />The LED dress (that's lights) 2007 Chalayon <br />The One Shoulder dress, but not Donna Karen's, Topshop as worn by Kate Moss 2007<br />Galaxy Dress, 2005 - Mouret<br />Kingfisher blue silk faille balloon dress 2005 Lanvin<br />Floral print tea dress, 2004, Paul Smith<br />Julia Roberts Oscars dress by Valentino 2001<br />Electric Angels Collection dress, 1997, Williamson<br />Safety Pin Dress, 1994, Versace<br />BLack Pleated chiffon dress (also called revenge dress, worn by Princess Di after Charles announced his infidelity) 1994, Stambolian<br />Buried Dress 1993 Chalayan<br />Shift dress - Calvin Klein, 1990<br />Krystel Carrington's dress, 1985, Nolan Miller<br />Mini-crini 1985, Westwood<br />Ghost Dress (not from the movie) 1984 Sarne<br />Comme Des Garcons dress - 1981 Kawakuba<br />Painted Chiffon dress, 1979 - Rhodes<br />Kenzo shirt dress, 1977 Takado<br />Mid-length knitted stripey dress 1974 - Missoni<br />Twiggy's outfit for The Boyfriend - 1971 Gibb<br />Dress and coat (matching) 1970 Clark and Birtwell<br />Midi dress - 1968 Muir<br />Paper Dress - 1968 Scott Paper Company<br />Safari Dress St. Laurent<br />Metal Disc dress 1966 Rabanne<br />Laura Ashley maxi dress - 1966<br />Diana Rigg's Avenger dress - 1965 Bates<br />Mondrian Dress - St. Laurent 1965<br />Moon Girl Collection Dress - 1964 Courreges<br />Jackie Kennedy's Wedding dress - 1961<br />Elizabeth II's cornonation dress 1953 Harntnell<br />Shocking Pink dress - 1947 Schiaparelli<br />Wallis Simpson's wedding dress 1937 Mainbacher<br />Goddess Dress - 1931 Vionnet<br />Delphos pleated dress 1915 Fortuny<br /><br />Remember, these are only the ones not previously mentioned. Photos of a few tomorrowJan Broganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11323983086318138814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-51283034947080544582011-09-02T16:18:01.949-04:002011-09-02T16:18:01.949-04:00Thinking historically:
Didn't Eva Peron wear ...Thinking historically:<br /><br />Didn't Eva Peron wear something that riveted all eyes to her at a critical event for her dictator husband's political purposes, or was that the Patti LaPone version? <br /><br />The Duchess of Deveonshire (the early 19th C version, as played by Keira Knightley) was known in history for a pretend peasant dress that swept the court and brought her political work more attention. and then there were her hats, but that's another story.....Susan C Sheahttp://www.susancshea.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-39974062072188960532011-09-02T15:24:52.599-04:002011-09-02T15:24:52.599-04:00Not a dress, but Madonna's bustiers that were ...Not a dress, but Madonna's bustiers that were meant to be seen. Especially that pointy one.<br /><br />More lingerie-as-attire:<br /><br />Liz Taylor's slip in "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof"<br /><br />Sharon Stone and her evening pajamasRhonda Lanehttp://www.thehorseyset.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-75379054773978107242011-09-02T13:47:07.734-04:002011-09-02T13:47:07.734-04:00Melissa,
You got the Mermaid dress!! Congrats.
...Melissa,<br /><br />You got the Mermaid dress!! Congrats. <br /><br /><br />~JanJan Broganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11323983086318138814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-64092930307408441692011-09-02T12:58:29.574-04:002011-09-02T12:58:29.574-04:00Rita Hayworth's dress in Gilda.
Marilyn Mon...Rita Hayworth's dress in Gilda. <br /><br />Marilyn Monroe's pink dress when she sings Diamonds are a Girls Best Friend. <br /><br />The mermaid dress? That style of dress is still popular.<br /><br />The go-go dress?<br /><br />Has any of Tina Turner's short dresses been suggested? I think she wore one to the Oscars. <br /><br />I'm showing my age here with these answers. <br /><br /> The pink dress Molly Ringwald wore in Pretty in Pink?<br /><br /> The wedding dress Madonna wore in her Like a Virgin video.Melissa Robbinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11660227475140255088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-69096734452032918332011-09-02T11:58:25.314-04:002011-09-02T11:58:25.314-04:00The winning bell is ringing again.
Naomi, you are...The winning bell is ringing again.<br /><br />Naomi, you are so right, Alexander McQueen Samurai dress made the list!Jungle Red Writershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-22678252191681363682011-09-02T11:55:00.224-04:002011-09-02T11:55:00.224-04:00There has to be an Alexander McQueen in there some...There has to be an Alexander McQueen in there somewhere. Those are some incredible dresses.naomirandhttp://www.naomirand.tumblr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-56504181579883066432011-09-02T11:42:30.289-04:002011-09-02T11:42:30.289-04:00Yup
New Look, Christian DIor 1947
made famous by...Yup<br /><br />New Look, Christian DIor 1947<br /><br />made famous by Rita Hayworth and Margot Fonteyn <br /><br />and Dior set a precedent by selling exclusive rights to individual designers allowed it to be manufactured internationally as a worldwide brand.Jungle Red Writershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-65547525341320813142011-09-02T11:39:43.977-04:002011-09-02T11:39:43.977-04:00And Hank -
AWARDED BELATED BUT MUCH DESERVED CRED...And Hank -<br /><br />AWARDED BELATED BUT MUCH DESERVED CREDIT <br /><br />for guessing the Issey Miyake dress -- PLEATS PLEASE DRESS --<br /><br /> I read over your guesses too quickly the first time<br /><br />~janJungle Red Writershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-45419073952905338292011-09-02T11:35:35.346-04:002011-09-02T11:35:35.346-04:00Oh, the New Look was Dior--Chanel?, no Dior--in th...Oh, the New Look was Dior--Chanel?, no Dior--in the fifties? My mother used to talk about it al the time. Big circular skirt, tiny waist.<br /><br />New meaning after the war, and lots of fabric.Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-25739277589628187482011-09-02T11:33:08.960-04:002011-09-02T11:33:08.960-04:00Went back and google-imaged Lillie but could not a...Went back and google-imaged Lillie but could not associate her with the three Dresses That Changed the World -- that apparently changed it prior to the WWII period.Jungle Red Writershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-86125294543073727862011-09-02T11:31:54.528-04:002011-09-02T11:31:54.528-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jungle Red Writershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-43305342015716807272011-09-02T11:26:45.419-04:002011-09-02T11:26:45.419-04:00Hallie already got the flapper dress.
You and Rho...Hallie already got the flapper dress.<br /><br />You and Rhoda are right on the green Versace number.<br /><br />I'm pretty sure Donna Reeds dress was part of the "New Look" Rhys cited.<br /><br />If you can describe Lillie Langtry's dress I might have a better idea<br /><br />~janJungle Red Writershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-28121316765590665522011-09-02T11:24:10.355-04:002011-09-02T11:24:10.355-04:00Rhonda,
I'm totally impressed. Yes to the Vers...Rhonda,<br />I'm totally impressed. Yes to the Versace green V-neck dress, and YES to the bandage dress although it was by Leger.<br /><br />No to the others. At least I can't connect them to the dresses in the book - for all I know (and I know little) they could have been knockoffs of something in the book.<br /><br />~janJungle Red Writershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-39870607173687896992011-09-02T11:20:35.372-04:002011-09-02T11:20:35.372-04:00..drop-waisted flapper dress..has anyone said that.....drop-waisted flapper dress..has anyone said that? Queen Victoria's black dress...Lillie Langtry's? Elizabeth Taylor's white dress from Cat on a Hot Tin Roof? Donna Reed's shirtwaist, Barbars Eden's I dream of Jeannie outfit..although I guess that wasn't a dress<br />Rhonda and I think alike..that JLo dress was pretty amazing!Rosemary Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08033747422699443024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-428374234332918632011-09-02T11:03:23.458-04:002011-09-02T11:03:23.458-04:00Let's see ...
Donna Karen's "cold s...Let's see ... <br /><br />Donna Karen's "cold shoulder" dress, that black slinky number that Hillary Clinton wore for her first state dinner as First Lady.<br /><br />The Versace (or was it D&G?) "bondage dress" with all the buckles. Cindy Crawford caused a sensation when she wore it.<br /><br />Demi Moore's little black strappy dress she wore in "Indecent Proposal." I saw knock-offs of that one all over the shops.<br /><br />JLo's green V-neck print gown by Versace, the dress that required double-stick tape to prevent "wardrobe malfunctions."<br /><br />Wow - just realized: so many variations of Audrey's LBD.Rhonda Lanehttp://www.thehorseyset.netnoreply@blogger.com