Drawing - design of a Belle Epoque Haute Couture coat made in ink and watercolor on paper

The Belle Epoque Haute Couture coat design created with ink and watercolor on fashion plate paper from the early 20th century. It comes from a collection of 15 patterns, some of which are dated 1911 and feature the monogram initials H.B. 

Noteworthy is the elegance of these incredible silhouettes, emphasized by the bold and confident traits of the fashion designer, a professional of the era. The drawing originates from a private Milanese residence and is in perfect condition. The sheet is unmounted and unframed. 

In fashion design, new projects are first presented as hand-drawn sketches before being cut and sewn. The fashion designer begins by creating a figure—a female image—that accurately depicts the shape of the wearer, often posed, perhaps placed in a real context, such as this figure leaning against a column, to illustrate details of the soft-lined coat decorated with geometric asymmetries, paired with shoes, a cane, and a hat. 

These sophisticated designs in Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles, as well as very rare and collectible pieces, are perfect for studio decor. They reflect an elegant, prosperous world full of perspectives and help recreate the fascinating transformations in fashion of that era, where women's style—an expression of emancipation—adapted to more functional and sporty clothing.

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