In the 1960s, socialite Nan Kempner was turned away from La Cte Basque in New York City, because her Le Smoking tuxedo by Yves Saint Laurent was considered inappropriate for the same reason. And yet, from the moment Dietrich lit up screens as a tuxedo-wearing cabaret singer, there was an immediate recognition that a woman in this traditionally masculine garment was incredibly sexy
the favorite lotus flower is almost always in evidence in the designs (see a, b, c, and d on Plate III.) On this plate also will be seen several other characteristic borders (f, g, h, i), and two all-over patterns (k, e), which were probably either stamped or tapestry-woven on the dress fabric
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