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This suit made of ruby red silk velvet was inspired by a costume worn to
a masquerade party in 1938. Called 'Watteau" and modeled after the
dress of the male figure in a painting by Jean-Antoine Watteau
(1684–1721), the suit represents a successful melding of contemporary
and historical styles. The suit was intended to be worn with a flared
floor-length skirt; the original owner, Diana Vreeland (1903–1989),
shortened the skirt when the garment was in her personal wardrobe.
Chanel herself wore a version of this suit executed in black velvet. (Read more.)
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Courteous comments are welcome. If a comment is not published, it may be due to a technical error. At any rate, do not take offense; it is nothing personal. Slanderous comments will not be published. Anonymity may be tolerated, but politeness is required.
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