This is a follow up to the post last week on some of the gowns designed by New Orleanian Suzanne Perron.
She is a wonderful dressmaker, artist, designer who designs very high end gowns for Carnival Queens and maids, debutantes, and brides. Currently there is an exhibition of a dozen plus a few of the gowns at the LSU Museum of Art in Baton Rouge. If you live in the area, this is something not to be missed!
(While I was a little disappointed that the veils were not included, I have noticed that lately veils don't seem to be as prominent as they once were).
(While I was a little disappointed that the veils were not included, I have noticed that lately veils don't seem to be as prominent as they once were).
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| Suzanne Perron - Photo from the LSU Museum of Art |
Her wonderful book, Designing in Ivory and White, takes a much closer look the construction of these gowns, and traces their development from sketch to muslin sample to the intricate handwork that provides the exquisite finish. It is a lovely, lovely book. Brides, Carnival queens, maids, and debutantes are featured.
The LSU Museum exhibit has three of the wedding gowns on display. I tried to get as many pictures as I could, even from the back, as the beautiful work doesn't just stop in the front! I hope you'll enjoy these!
Gown #!:
Gown #2:
This is the actual bride in the gown, a picture from the book.
Gown #3:
The exhibit also has a number of her sketches:
This was a fabulous exhibit! Thank you so much for enjoying it with me!
Gorgeous! Stunning! and that doesn't sound like enough praise for these gowns.
ReplyDeleteOMGOSH, Nancy- You must have been just stupefied looking at all those gorgeous gowns. What a amazing exhibit. xo Diana
ReplyDeleteI kinda ashamed to be sitting here in my sweats looking at these gorgeous creations. I am surprised they would allow photography.
ReplyDeleteExquisite! Absolutely exquisite!
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Lovely and thankfully two had straps. I am not a fan of strapless bridal dresses.
ReplyDeleteThey are so exquisite! I wonder if I can drag my husband there? Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a grand exhibit to see in person. Thanks for sharing with those of us that can't go in person. fondly ~lynne~
ReplyDeleteOk, now I'm shaking my head in amazement after this post and its predecessor. I, too, am a big fan of queens and princesses and brides and their gorgeous attire. The handwork in these gowns must have been a sight to behold in person! Lucky you! Thanks for giving us a peak.
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