Hey all! I've been doing a spot of spring cleaning, digital and otherwise, and have just discovered a stash of great photos that I took last August in Montreal, thinking of all my sewing friends -- but then forgot to share here. Let me remedy that! Please join me for a retroactive tour of the
Museum of Costumes & Textiles of Montreal.
On my summer getaway, I made sure to schedule in a trip to this small museum in the basement level of the
Marche Bonsecours, conveniently right in Old Montreal. It really is small, and only takes a short visit to see everything - which is great when you're holidaying and trying to fit everything in! The exhibits are always changing, and it's so worth a stop if you're in Montreal.
Anyhow, when I was there, the exhibit was
"Leitmotifs", about pattern. You've got to click over to see the image of the "tie chandelier" at the begining; I didn't get a picture of it myself, but it was visually stunning. I really enjoyed it - the writeups for some of the pieces were informative and quite fascinating too.
Without further ado, here are some of the dresses I just had to record for posterity.
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Just so pretty |
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Front of a modern-looking dress |
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And the back - this shows the more 50s details |
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I finally saw a real live DVF wrap dress! |
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Pretty in pink...well, more coral-ish |
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Love the sleeve ruching & look at that bust dart |
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Great use of the stripe in this full skirt |
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This sleeve detail was interesting - gathered drape at the underarm! |
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Cute ruffle! |
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And interesting story behind this polka dotted dress |
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Like the use of lace and gingham, but hard to photograph |
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguQuQwplKlcWxvMuDaG_XRlNTmXOYPdibY3xYwQjl5_kAF5bKBeTvZKxjENiMao7Dp2LIBybyzN1jAq6MHzgUyU9diNGyixxcvfaZZutx2A5gMARZEutzf9ogy1ux39PPlMOEwAWk9_IY/s400/mtl+museum+16.jpg) |
Lovely 40s silhouette & fabric |
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Fantastic shirtdress |
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A closer look |
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And look -- novelty fabrics were a hit then, too! |
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One of my favourites - so elegant |
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxeVSx0JolSU9VwAaI9xUjwhpIaOQMnBWcIGDlxruXL7YvRp_cfVZahjrh4H1sm38JiNaJkjnK7-038rPR_rj2nsTujpbvndqFC8MICim2eJfxsejT18gDrL24X0MYaCmQpNRcQCLvr9c/s400/mtl+museum+21.jpg) |
All those self-fabric belts. And this charming fabric |
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I love this 'cape' effect. Couldn't get close enough to figure out how it was done |
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Thought this funky 60s tunic & pant was great! |
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I hope you've enjoyed the tour -- be sure to visit this cute little museum yourself if you're in Montreal. The Marche Bonsecours is also a centre for Quebec designers so you may see some of their new fashions in the boutiques there too.
I saw the tie chandelier, WOW! My favorites are the little blue 2-piece skirt and top and the the tunic and pants at the end. Would wear both in a heartbeat. Fun exhibit!
ReplyDeleteIsn't that amazing? I had a great time at this museum - it was very entertaining. And made me want to sew...
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