Entertainment Zone: Marius Restaurant

"Spring Lines on Street Corners" from Realities Magazine May 1955 "Four out-of-doors ensembles from the current collections" Photographs by Sante Forlano <a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Realities%20May%201955/RealitesMay55.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Realities%20May%201955/RealitesMay55.jpg" width="400"></a> "No 1332," an ensemble by Givenchy with a new formula: a three-quarter coat, sleeveless and boat-necked, in a warm beige tweed, worn over a wool jersey suit in the same shade. The silk umbrella is by Vedrenne.<a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Realities%20May%201955/RealitesMay55-2.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Realities%20May%201955/RealitesMay55-2.jpg" width="400"></a> "Anglomanie:" two pieces that look like three are something to sing about, A long-torsoed dress by Dior in black and white Glen plaid becomes an almost classic suit when its jacket is buttoned up. New points: the longer back of the jacket over the pleated skirt. Worn with a yellow straw beret.<a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Realities%20May%201955/RealitiesMay55.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Realities%20May%201955/RealitiesMay55.jpg" width="400"></a> "No 4298:" a wide stand-away collar with its triple-fold bow is the headline news of this natural Glen plaid suit by Givenchy. The collarless three-quarter coat in a darker beige fleece is straight and simple. the cap matches the suit. Her leather bag is by Hermes.<a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Realities%20May%201955/RealitiesMay55-2.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Realities%20May%201955/RealitiesMay55-2.jpg" width="400"></a> "The A Dress," a pearl for the oyster: a dark gray flannel suit by Dior. The long double-breasted jacket, slit on the side, pyramids over a wide-pleated skirt held out by a petticoat. Hat in white felt. (Photograph taken in front of Marius restaurant, 9, rue de Bourgogne, Paris)

Paris Fashion - 1955 Spring Lines on Street Corners - Givenchy and Dior

"Spring Lines on Street Corners" from Realities Magazine May 1955 "Four out-of-doors ensembles from the current collections...