25 octobre 2015

Elizabeth Taylor in Pierre Balmain Dress, photographed by Douglas Kirkeland, 1961

Liz Taylor in Pierre Balmain Dress, photographed by Richard Avedon for Harper's Bazaar, 1961

Pierre Balmain, Dress, 1959

Anne Gunning in Christian Dior, 1953

Charles James' ex-wife Nancy wearing his 'Swan' gown, 1955. Picture: Courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum Of Art. Photograph by Cecil Beaton, The Cecil Beaton Studio Archive at Sotheby's

A model wearing a Charles James evening dress, 1956. Picture: Getty

Madame Grès, 1950's Madame Grès, 1950's

Balenciaga, Vogue, 1951

Cristobal Balenciaga, Evening Dress, photographed by Jean Parmentier, 1955

Exceptionally large natural pearls. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 The largest pair of button-shaped  natural pearls at auction: 191.84 and 208.22 grains natural pearl and diamond earrings. Estimate SFr.950,000-1,250,000 (US$1,000,000-1,300,000) (€979,926 - $1,289,377). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 Each button-shaped natural pearl, measuring approximately 18.80-21.65 x 16.60 and 17.50-19.60 x 22.0 mm and weighing approximately 191.84 and 208.22 grains respectively, within a... [Lire la suite]