Tag Archives: Cristóbal Balenciaga

To Catch a Thief: Grace Kelly in Blue Chiffon

Nestled just over half way through Sew Iconic is the ice blue chiffon dress worn by Grace Kelly and designed by Edith Head for To Catch a Thief (1954). Get some practise in before tackling this one.

As worn by Grace Kelly, this floaty, conspicuous dress is an appreciable nod to Dior’s ‘New Look’ of the late 1940s. Continue reading → Continue reading →

Edith Head Sketches for Grace Kelly Costumes to be Auctioned

11 Nov ’10

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Christie’s are auctioning several Edith Head sketches for costume designs worn by Grace Kelly. Continue reading → Continue reading →

Rear Window: Grace Kelly’s Green Suit

1 Jun ’09

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While still alluring, as practically anything is on Grace Kelly, this is perhaps her least successful outfit overall from Rear Window (1954, as Lisa Fremont). The jacket seems slightly too long and loose for the slenderness of the skirt; it … Continue reading →