Saturday, March 16, 2013

Ebony Fashion Fair at Chicago History Museum

Run, don't walk to see Inspiring Beauty: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair at the Chicago History Museum. The exhibit opens today and showcases just a portion of Ebony Magazine's massive collection of breathtaking vintage couture clothing. The pieces were collected by Eunice Johnson from 1956 until 2006. The collection is unique in that it not only spans a wide range of decades but also designers. Below, I have included photos of some of my favorite pieces.
 
Emanuel Ungaro (France) Fall/Winter 1971-72

Erreuno (Italy) Fall/Winter 2002 - 03
I love the matching hat and boots! 

Erruno (Italy) Fall/Winter 2002 - 03

Laura Biagiotto (Italy) Fall/Winter 2006 - 07


Again, matching boots but this time in fur!
 
Laura Biagiotto (Italy) Fall/Winter 2006 - 07



Emilio Pucci Spring/Summer 1988

Jean Patou (France) Fall/Winter 1986 - 87
Emanuel Ungaro (France) Fall/Winter 1971 -72
Givenchy (France) Spring/Summer 1974
Oscar de la Renta Fall/Winter 2002 - 03
Oscar de la Renta Fall/Winter 2002 - 03


2 comments:

  1. I just discovered your blog through The Glampad. I loved your post on vintage Lilly and I LOVED this exhibition at the History Museum.

    ReplyDelete
  2. Natasha - I am so glad that you found my blog! Thank you for your comments!

    ReplyDelete