… that had Jean-Philippe at the top of his game. 1912 “La Belle Epoque”, a movement of French Designers which brought a “mood” or spirit” to fashion, was the ideal platform. It combined top quality construction technique with the finest fabrics and materials that could be found, with Asian and eastern concepts and novelties. Women and society was changing, and the designers wanted to create a new spirit of independence and daring among women.
In this era the silhouette completely changed, the corset was being abandoned, women were demanding more function out of their clothes, and for a designer like Jean-Philippe who loved color, texture, and ornament draped artistically so that a woman looked good – it was ideal.
His designs from about 1909-1914 will stand as examples of the era above all others.
(Photo: 1909 Tea Gown making even elderly and larger women look fabulous)