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. 

Of particular note is the elegance of these incredible silhouettes, recalled through 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 reproduces the shape of the wearer, depicting a realistic-looking model, perhaps posed in a real context, such as leaning against a column, to illustrate this. a coat with soft lines, 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, affluent world full of perspectives and help recreate the fascinating transformations that took place in fashion of that era, where women's style, reflecting emancipation, adapted to more functional and sporty clothing.

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