Trend of the Week: Art Deco
There is something about anything Art Deco infused that simply makes me swoon.
Kiki de Montparnasse Muse Corselette Bra, $147.50 (on sale from $295)
Art Deco is a term that can be thrown about a bit more loosely than it really ought to be, but at the same time that may be because it can be hard to precisely pinpoint. The style originated in Paris in the 1920s and continued to grow internationally through the WWII era, although it was not dubbed “Art Deco” until 1966, in a retrospective on the 1925 International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts. Wikipedia descibes it as “eclectic” and its most identifiable attribute is its reliance on motifs. To decide whether something can be called “Art Deco,” I simply ask myself, does it remind me of the Chrysler Building? If yes, it goes on this list.
Candy Baker Thallium Tights, £40
For these Candy Baker tights, the Art Deco influence is incredibly obvious. The gold detail is so pretty and fashionable, it looks perfect for winter parties. I think I forget how much I love tights all summer and then when there is even the tiniest nip in the air, I go crazy over any kind of gorgeous tights or stockings. I pass a Falke store on the way to work and I can get very distracted because my eyes are automatically glued to their display.
Ari Dein Piazza Leone Chemise, $335
The color of this Ari Dein chemise may not be a classic Deco color, but the front motif gives it an Art Deco feeling. Also, the apricot color makes it look simply delicious!
What Katie Did Marlene Girdle, $105.50
This graphic What Katie Did set was actually what I first pictured when I thought of Art Deco lingerie. I love the strong black and white and the incredible seaming on the bullet bra. It’s amazing that the simply shape of the center panel can have such a strong effect on the design as a whole. I really love this set.
Huit Equivoque Soft Bra, $67
The sheer panels on this Huit bra, coupled with the dark purple color, make this seem unequivocally Deco to me. I am also a sucker for any kind of sheerness, so naturally I love this bra. The matching panties are pretty cute too, and they seem quite wearable.
How to you feel about all of these Art Deco inspired pieces? Was my definition too loose? Have I missed some completely unmissable pieces? Leave it in the comments.
Thanks for clarifying the term “Art Deco”, something I too often associate with “Retro” or “Vintage”.
That Chrysler Building sure looks like it is taken from the set of “Metropolis”. Who knows, maybe it was indeed inspired by the movie, which came out only few years before it was built. And if so this can be very interesting since a visit to NYC prior to making the film inspired the director to come up with the set he chose.
Somewhat reminding me your recent post about the “familiar look” of the latest AP collection…
Oooh, good reference. I love that look because of the combination of a futuristic impulse with the detailed, embellished work of medieval architecture– see the Chrysler building’s amazing gargoyles, as an example. The Empire State Building is also an example of the Art Deco style, but not quite as beautiful, in my opinion.
I love art deco – in outerwear as well as intimates – and Candy Baker hosiery rocks! Their art deco tights are just amazing, I have some myself and can’t rate them enough!
Awesome post! Love it!