Day Dress — Émile Pingat

Day Dress


émile pingat (1820 - 1905)

Émile Pingat: French couturier (1820-1905) renowned for elegant evening wear, intricate embroidery & historical designs. Explore his legacy at ArtsDot.com!

The Kyoto Costume Institute (Kyoto, Japan)

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The beauty of the textile is displayed in this impressive bustle style dress. The floral motifs woven into the cloth look like small chrysanthemums, flowers that had become popular thanks to the influence of Japonism. Delicate and complex decorations can be seen: fringe was generously applied to the bodice and bustle, and narrow pleats were used for decoration on the skirt.Wealthy American women were common patrons of Paris