Other Masters: Givenchy and Bohan

At times, it seems as if Western dress for women revolves around two items of clothing:

1. The Little Black Dress: worn as often as possible
2. The White Bridal Gown: worn sometimes only once, if at all

When badly made, either one of these can end up looking like the cookie-clutter clichés that often come to mind.

When well done, they can again set the standard for smart dressing. For further research, I'd suggest looking at the mid-1960's work of either Hubert de Givenchy or Marc Bohan for Dior. You will find a workmanship and understanding of female form that are key examples of the high standards of that time.

- AP