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BRIGHT IDEA!  Bring Love to your Spring Wedding in a bold "Stole" Accessory

2/21/2015

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While there’s much to love about a Winter Wedding wrapped in a natural-toned Vintage Stole, we are eager to cure the universal winter gray-sky blues with vibrant, vivid-hued Silk Stoles that lend a special boost to brighten a Spring, Garden or Theme Wedding Day - be it 4th of July or Valentine's Day!  And, in our minds, there is no better way to to dial-up your style, no matter what the temperature, than by wrapping your shoulders in both “Luxe” and “Color!”

As the street look of the moment is short and glammy, with a certain alt-rock sensibility inspired by the 90’s, White Stole's "Spring Ribbons ~ Pink" Bridal Stole Wrap Accessory in pure Silk Satin Chiffon by Valentino brings Modern Wedding appeal by becoming wedding's next-big-thing with its flowing ribbon design in shades of pastel pink, rose and ruby…making your wedding dress something to dream about!

Whether we are speaking of the ceremonial location in a Country Club in a northern climate, or a Vacation Resort in a sunny southern destination, whatever the color of your Spring Wedding Day skies, bring glamour forward with a color-inspired wedding on your walk down the aisle!  From iridescent opals and diamonds to flowery or graphic motifs, prepare to obsess over the curation of color that today’s free spirited Bride-To-Be is holding dear to her heart!

Of course, in the heart-of-hearts of any glamorous Bride, the thought of taking her Wedding Day with her into her future is always a heartbeat away.  And what better way to do that than with a luxury silk, couture "Heirloom" Stole Wrap that will serve as both a cherished Momento for her and her bridesmaids of their glorious day, but as a memory that is brought to mind every time she wraps it around her from this day forward? 

White Stole wholeheartedly agrees!

View White Stole’s entire collection for size and color ranges of Stoles, Stole Wraps, Vintage Stoles, Stole Capes and Shawls for purchase, or rental, on our website.


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VALENTINE’S DAY Weddings for true Sweet Hearts....and Ruby-Red Flowers 

2/7/2015

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Luxury Accessories triumph-over-all when it comes to heart-melting red and pink Valentine’s Day or Winter Wedding trends. And may we be so blunt as to say…”you deserve it!”  We can all agree that being gorgeous for your man on the most important day of your life is something to be celebrated.   So this year, we are giving a nudge in the right direction with ideas from the White Stole "Vintage" playbook - either for yourself, your bridesmaids, or your mother-in-laws - all for less than $500!

There’s always a wedding somewhere in the world, and with all the choice the White Stole Collection offers those devoted to natural handmade, hand-silk-screened, heritage luxury goods, everyone from Brides and their entourage to wedding guests looking for a luxe "gift" or "rental" can find something to get excited about.

We’ve got you all wrapped-up in Love with colors as ruby-red as your heart in brilliantly-colored floral, graphic and ethereal, or silky-cool gold and diamond-embroidered Stole and Wrap pieces.  And for Vintage-Inspiration, our natural toned Stoles will warm your heart as you melt in his arms!

 View White Stole’s entire collection for size and color ranges of Stoles, Stole Wraps, Vintage Stoles, Stole Capes and Shawls for purchase, or rental, on our website. 

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GILTY AS CHARGED!  A Black-Tie Wedding in NEW YORK STYLE

12/26/2014

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Formal weddings are the perfect time to dial up the glamour.  Channel your inner Screen-Siren!  Choose a floor-length matte Satin Silk Mermaid Gown hand-made by a local designer, such as Seattle’s Julie Danforth, and top it with a gorgeous, natural-toned Vintage Stole from the White Stole Collection.  Add intricate drop earrings, a delicate orchid arrangement and classic stillettos for height and you’re not only the Wedding Bride, but the Bombshell!

What anyone who has ever owned a
Vintage Stole knows is that these luxe designs have a tradition of being made under unflinching standards…entirely by hand.  In fact, it took these Americans hundreds and hundreds of hours to make the Vintage Stoles in White Stole’s collection.  And that truly is the top of luxury today…TAKING TIME.  

The Stole was launched in an era when just one piece was often made for one woman with her initials beautifully embroidered in a luxe thread inside the lining.  No need to accessorize with diamonds and a too-big hair bun.  If the gown was well-made and topped by a meticulously crafted Stole, you didn’t need anything else – not even makeup!  With every stitch crafted just for her, she is beautiful.  And today’s Bride knows that what was good for her Mama, is certainly good for her!

Go overboard!  It’s “Your” wedding, afterall.  What-with grand designs of your favorite Wedding Dress topped by a vast pick of Vintage or Couture Stoles, you are able to style yourself with the maximum “artistic license” you can envision for your Theme Wedding.  White Stole is here for you with styles and colors that will evoke any tradition or heritage you choose to make your own. 

White Stole’s emphasis is to bring a new, artistic approach to the bridal market - not simply luxury, but the creative placement of luxury items to maximize their unique appeal to women who value highly-crafted luxury goods, both past and present.

View White Stole’s entire collection for size and color ranges of Stoles, Stole Wraps, Vintage Stoles, Stole Capes and Shawls for purchase, or rental, on our website.


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How to wear a SILK WEDDING STOLE  ~ The “Must-Have” Bridal Accessory!

10/26/2014

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We have seen them on last year’s runways, but again in 2014 the world’s top Bridal Collections are truly outstanding with their renewed emphasis on elegance…and the Stole: irreplaceable for the Bride who wants to feel like a fairy Princess on her “I do” day.

Reserved for true dreamers, this “Must-Have” accessory gives a royal touch to the wedding - a Princessly allure that each of us look for on the big day.  An elegant detail, light and sinuous, capable of enchanting a Bride’s guests during her triumphant walk down the aisle.  Short or long, the Stole is present in all variations, Silk Chiffon, Silk Satin, Silk Cashmere, Silk Twill, Silk Tulle, Silk Lace, in white, pastel, black or bold colors, floral and graphic patterns fastened with or without the adornment of a broach.  Extremely light, the Silk Chiffon Stole, in particular, lends an elegant touch that gives fluency to the bride’s every movement unlike any other fabric or accessory - whether draped over neck, shoulder or arm, or tied in the back and draped forward over the shoulders.  For the Modern Bride, the sky’s the limit on her style choices of Silk Stoles!

Even more sophisticated, is the Silk Stole with Lace Embroidered patterning, or in the form of a Vintage Tulle. The Stole becomes an essential accessory for every respectable bride, useful to hide necklines, and, when the time is right, reveal them and enjoy the party.  Truly infinite are the combinations of materials for those who are always chilly and love sheer covering over a strapless gown as they move from church to reception or dining room, or across a ballroom floor.  From the sheerest Chiffon to Silk-Cashmere blends to Tulles that give soft volume and silhouette, the Stole’s transparence and delicacy enriches the shoulders with grace and elegance.

It is well- known that the details in your wedding accessories make the difference!  Viva La Difference~!

View White Stole’s entire collection for size color ranges of Stoles, Stole Wraps, Vintage Stoles, Stole Capes and Shawls for purchase, or rental, on our website.

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White Stole Presents:  SILK WEDDING GIFTS FOR  BRIDE AND BRIDESMAIDS 

8/30/2014

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In the nuptial spirit, White Stole has compiled a collection of quintessential Bride and Guest-of-the-Bride Silk Wraps we encourage you to take to heart....and shoulder…as these are the Wraps you’ll want to never take off!  Treating your Silk Wrap as the new neutral that it is, this accessory is one that goes with everything - especially now as mixed prints are back in high-style.

Whether you are going to a
Country, Garden, City, Glam or Island Resort Wedding, if you are in need of a luxe bauble that will serve as a ‘Thank You’ Gift for your bride or bridesmaids, look no further than the chic, luxury-approved curation White Stole has spent hours putting together for you.  

The unexpected set of Italian hand silk-screened, inspired colors and designs in the White Stole Silk "Gift" Stole Wrap Collection will rock any bride and her bridesmaids past the ceremony and on into her lifetime.  We have picked the perfect presents for your bridesmaids or best-friend that will be cherished - and used -  forever!

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White Stole’s entire Gift Collection for size color ranges of Stoles, Stole Wraps, Vintage Stoles, Stole Capes and Shawls for purchase, or rental, on our website.


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Newest Summer Wedding Trend.....wrapped in an HEIRLOOM

7/19/2014

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People all over the world are interested in standing out rather than blending in.  There are plenty of images all around us today that are fueling the resurgence in creativity that feeds our uniqueness, and allows us to continue the legacy of openness and tolerance exuded in the luxury Stole and Gown Designs of the world’s great Creatures.

Different colored Stoles have historically been used by Clergy throughout the religious seasons of the year. Most signify various holidays, such as a White Stole being used for Christmas services. Some denominations also use separate colors to differentiate between ranks or degrees held.

Color is everywhere, in every religion, throughout the seasons, and for all the themes….and the same holds true today for Bridal Wear.

There's nothing more glamorous than a Color-Inspired Wedding – whether we are speaking of the ceremonial location, the table setting, or the walk down the aisle.  From iridescent opals and diamonds to flowery or graphic motifs, prepare to obsess over the curation of color that today’s free spirited Bride-To-Be is holding dear to her heart!

Of course, in the heart-of-hearts of any glamorous Bride, the thought of taking her Wedding Day with her into her future is always a heartbeat away. And what better way to do that than with a luxury silk, couture "Heirloom" Stole Wrap or Shawl that will serve as both a cherished momento for her and her bridesmaids of their glorious day, but as a memory that is brought to mind every time she wraps it around her from this day forward?   White Stole wholeheartedly agrees!

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Newest Summer Wedding Trend looks to the historic appeal of long Shawls

6/21/2014

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The first Shawls, or "Shals," were part of traditional Persian costume in Achaemenid Persia worn by both males and females. Shawls were also part of the traditional costume in Kashmir, India, which was probably introduced via assimilation to Persian culture. They were woven in extremely fine woolen twill, some such as the Orenberg Shawl, were even said to be so fine as to fit through a ring. 

Kashmiri Shawls came in two classes:  they could be loom-woven in one color or in different colors (called tilikar or tiliwalla), and woven in one piece but more often sewn in small segments that are imperceptibly sewn together; or they could be ornately woven and embroidered (called ameli or amlikar). in which an intricate and elaborate pattern is stitched on top of plain pashmina wool.

Kashmiri Shawls as high-fashion garments were brought to Western Europe in the early- to mid-19th century.  Imitation Kashmiri Shawls woven in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland are the origin of the name of the traditional paisley pattern.  Shawls were also manufactured in the city of Norwich, Norfolk, England from the late 18th century (and some two decades before Paisley) until about the 1870s.   The Kashmiri Shawls from Asia maintained a pre-eminent place the world-over for their beauty and quality, particularly the Lightweight Wool Shawls, delicate Silk Shawls, and more sturdy Wool Shawls, however, it is due to their western imitations that Shawls took Europe by storm, replacing fibers like cotton and linen, thereby making it one of the most important accessory pieces in garment history.

The
Kashmiri Shawl is characterized by the elaboration of its design, in which the "cone" pattern is a prominent feature, and by the glowing harmony, brilliance, depth, and enduring qualities of its colors. The basis of this richness is found in the very fine, soft, short, flossy under-wool, called pashm or pashmina, found on the shawl-goat, a variety of Capra hircus inhabiting the elevated regions of Tibet.  There are several varieties of pashm, but the finest is a strict monopoly of the maharaja of Kashmir. India.  Inferior pashm and Kirman wool - a fine soft Persian sheep's wool - are used for shawl weaving at Amritsar and other places in the Punjab of India, where colonies of Kashmiri weavers are established. 

Kashmiri Shawls reached their widest and most universal appeal in the West due to Napoleon’s conquests in Egypt and his alleged gifts of Shawls to Josephine, that galvanized their notoriety.

Silk Shawls with fringes, made in China, were available by the first decade of the 19th century.  Ones with embroidery and fringes were available in Europe and the Americas by 1820. These were called China Crepe Shawls, China Shawls, and in Spain " Mantones de Manila" because they were shipped to Spain from China via the port of Manila. 

While the importance of
Embroidered Shawls in fashionable women's wardrobes declined between 1865 and 1870 in Western culture, they became part of folk dress in a number of places including Germany, the Near East, various parts of Latin America, and Spain where they became a part of gypsy dress - especially in Andalusia and Madrid.  These Embroidered Shawls were revived in the 1920s under the name Spanish Shawls, a named derived from their use as part of the dress of Spanish Gypsies, also known as Gitanas. Their use as part of the costume of the lead in the opera Carmen contributed to the association of the Shawls with Spain rather than China. 

Shawls are used today to keep warm, for added fashion to complement a costume, and for symbolic reasons at outdoor or indoor evening affairs where the temperature is not warm enough for women in sheer or off-shoulder dresses where a jacket might be inappropriate.

View White Stole’s entire collection of Cashmere-Silk Shawls, Stoles, Silk Stole Wraps, Vintage Stoles, Stole Capes for purchase, or rental, on our website.



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The new "must-have" accessory for the modern wedding ~ the Stole Wrap!

6/7/2014

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We have seen them on the runways, but of all the elements within designers’ bridal collections, it is the Stole in it’s many forms that is truly outstanding.  Alongside the traditional Veil, the Stole is irreplaceable for the bride who wants to feel like a fairy princess on her “I do” day.

This “must-have” gives a royal touch to the wedding - a princess allure that each of us look for on our big day.  An elegant detail, light and sinuous, capable of enchanting our guests during the triumphant walk down the aisle. Short or long, the
Stole Wrap or Stole Cape is present today in all variations, from tulle, lace, organza, and chiffon, in white, pastel, or stunningly bright colors. Extremely light, the Stole lends an elegant touch that gives fluency to the bride’s movements.

More sophisticated is the
Stole Wrap in embroidered or appliqued lace. The Stole Wrap becomes an essential accessory for every respectable bride, useful to conceal jaw-dropping necklines or shoulders, and when the time is right, to uncover them and be able to enjoy the party.  Truly infinite are the combinations of materials, from cashmere-silk blends for those who are always cold, to tulles that give soft volume to figures, to chiffons and silk satin for the most luxurious touch.

Reserved for true dreamers is the transparent and very delicate silk chiffon
Stole Cape that enriches the shoulders with see-through grace and elegance. It is well- known that the details make the difference in elegance itself.

View White Stole's entire collection of Stoles, Silk Stole Wraps, Vintage Stoles, Stole Capes and Shawls for purchase, or rental, on our website.


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 The “Stole” "Stole Wrap” and “Stole Cape” share a long, elegant history

5/31/2014

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The elegant inspiration of a flowing Stole as a formal wrap of expensive fabric wrapped around the shoulders over a long dress or ballgown, created from silk or natural fabric, and of a length long enough to be draped across either shoulders, or around arms or neck has survived in all cultures throughout the ages. 

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Stole Wrap is typically narrower than a Shawl, and of simpler construction than a Stole Cape, and is typically worn loosely around the shoulders. Lighter materials such as silk and chiffon are simply finished or cropped, hemmed and bound.  Heavier materials such as fur and brocade are typically lined.  A Silk Stole is essentially a small version of a ladies’ Stole, made of silk. Though these garments or accessories aren’t always made of silk, they are typically manufactured with similar quality fabrics.

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Stole can also mean a fur or set of furs.  For formal wear, a finished length of fur using pelts from more than one animal is worn over a suit, dress or gown.  In this case, the word Stole stands alone or is used in combination: Fur Stole, Mink Stole.  A Stole is typically narrower than a Cape or Wrap.  The Fur Stole is kept fastened and held together at the front of the collar. Unlike a Silk Stole or Shawl, which is wrapped loosely around a lady’s shoulders and occasionally the neck, a Fur Stole is manufactured to fit the body more snugly

Similar to a Shawl, the Stole Cape typically uses more material length and covers more of the upper body. Also occasionally referred to as a Stole Wrap, the Stole Cape is likely to be found in a wide array of materials and colors, but the most common type of Stole Cape is typically made of fur.  Some popular dressy styles of Stole Capes might include ostrich feathers, marabou, or other material. The feathers can come in various colors, although black, brown and white are generally the most commonly seen.

In addition to making an elegant fashion statement, all types of Stoles have been used to show respect while in a church or in a formal setting, such as for a Wedding, where it might be inappropriate to display bare shoulders or a low-cut gown.

Historically,
Stoles were considered ceremonial dress worn for special occasions or at formal events such as weddings, coronations, graduations, parades, religious rites and galas.  Besides the Wedding Dress, throughout history the formal dress code of ceremonial dress has included the Ermine-lined Cloak, Crown and Septer of a King or Queen, Tribal Dress, Suit of Armor, Military Dress, Liturgical Robe, Graduation Gown, and Robe and Wig worn by British judges.  The Stole as an ecclesiastical vestment consisted of a narrow strip of silk or other material worn over the shoulders or, by deacons, over the left shoulder only, and arranged to hang down in front to the knee or below.  The Stole as a long robe was worn by the matrons of Ancient Rome. 

The lithograph plate posted here showing a variety of ways of wearing shawls in early 19th-century France (ca. 1802-1814), is redrawn from various early 19th-century sources by Durin for
Albert Charles Auguste Racinet's Le Costume Historique (1888), and shows the myriad, exquisite ways the Silk Stole Wrap has been worn over the ages.

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 White Stole's entire collection of Stoles, Silk Stole Wraps, Vintage Stoles, Stole Capes and Shawls for purchase, or rental, on our website.


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FABULOUS at any age ~ Rental Bridal Wear that adds an air of luxury

2/15/2014

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Most Rental Bridal Wear is easily forgettable – unless you’re the girls who frequent White Stole’s Vintage Bridal Stole and Couture Silk Wrap Collection.  These girls think of their LBD, or toned-down bridesmaid dresses as a blank canvas that can be decorated based on their age, frame of mind, or wedding theme. 

They understand that the perfect accessory (one piece will do!) will give an immediate uplifting look, and add an air of couture luxury to the look of their wedding day.  They know their wedding dress can be exceptional with the pleasure of wearing a
One-of-a-kind Vintage or Couture Stole Accessory that will bring treasured memories of their day for a lifetime.

What fashionable young and older women of today love like none-other is that fashion is NOT about the basics (unless your idea of a basic includes fur-lined collars and lapels on cashmere or silk wrapping your shoulders, arms or neck).  It’s for the type of girls who are on the wait list at Fendi, Prada, Leonard Paris or Valentino to be the first to view their trunk shows – whether they can afford the full-priced item, or must rush-off to search for last year’s edition.  Girls who understand true quality as sticking to smaller, hard-to-find labels.  Girls who loathe fast, cheap fashion and instead comb the back racks for Antique Treasures.  Girls who tear pages from fashion and wedding magazines for later reference.  Girls who truly know themselves.

Those of us who curate the White Stole Collection are devoted to recreating only the very best parts of what came before - right down to the vintage-inspired hatbox that one of our rental Stoles comes in.  We understand, too, that a good part of the thrill in purchasing one of our Couture Wedding Accessories is that it will tell the story of our brides’ wedding day for the rest of their lifetime.

View White Stole’s entire collection for size color ranges of Stoles, Stole Wraps, Vintage Stoles, Stole Capes and Shawls for purchase, or rental, on our website.

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Something New, Something Old....to cherish your wedding this day forward

1/11/2014

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The informal elegance of the small-time Classic Boa Stole set against a stunning evening gown began its ascent to couture fame as early as the 1940's.  The trend toward lower-cost natural shoulder Stoles, with carefully thought-out embellishments and accessories, arose as a detail showing that the piece came from a famous Fashion-House - an Exclamation Point, of sorts, on a formal evening dress.  This small accent-piece also acted as a down-payment in the early days of couture for those who could not otherwise afford the whole garment.

There were feather or fur Boas which either stood alone or were applied to tailor-mades as though they were Stoles,  or were attached to countless hems forming borders to garments of all kinds.  There were huge muffs that could be turned into a Bolero Stole, some with flares or bows at each end.  In designing for evening, designers followed the clinging line of the long evening dress, determining the point of emphasis where the Stole was to be placed.

In celebration of White Stole's small, elegant Classic Boa Stole, which will be walking the runway of the 2014 Seattle Wedding Show, we are thrilled to extend our Special Invitation to all 2014 Seattle Wedding Show Attendees:"

"Wrap 4 or more in your bridal party....and White Stole Wraps YOU!"

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A Winter White Wedding allows a woman to step forward with rare beauty

1/4/2014

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Chic.  Sophisticated.  Classic.  Timeless with a modern edge.  A White Stole over a traditional White Wedding Gown becomes the perfect palette for embellishments of pearl, crystal and white lace over satin and tulle for any theme, holiday or wedding setting.  The many tonal shades of white allow it to span refined cool and fuse the vision of Traditional White together.  

The costume a bride chooses for her wedding day is as unique and special as the moment in life itself.  What she chooses to wear as adornment is key to her memories of the day.  Through the centuries, symbols of wealth have universally been displayed by the bride, groom and the entourage in their outer garments, which were encrusted with precious stones, or stitched with silver and gold on opulent fabrics.  

A Stole is both an adornment and, like the neckline of a wedding dress, an element that frames a beautiful face and draws all eyes to the leading lady.  Full of nuance, a Stole offers an exclamation point to the prosperity, beauty, and above all else, optimism that the wedding day represents.  A Stole easily supplies effortless warmth along with its styling in all seasons - whether a handsewn vintage natural Stole, or something lightweight in silk satin, silk chiffon, silk georgette, silk twill, or silk-cashmere blends.

The White Stole Collection is decidedly versatile, going beyond traditional formalities to explore bridal’s new modernity.

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The Stole Wrap signified Glamour… then and now

12/28/2013

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Stoles began to be fashioned from every material type with exotic names ranging from Azurene to Silverblu, all of which added to their attraction.  In these years of anticipation of the boom, bodices became the target for all designers’ creative talents, and the designs were carried out in every material that happened to be the rage from one season to the other.  This expression of elegance in luxurious outerwear shaped to the body became subject for a thousand variations in its meticulous details. 

Stoles, Boleros, Jackets, Capes and Cloaks were, from the 1950's into the 1960's, essential to the elegant woman’s wardrobe.  The Stole had made its definitive entrance into women’s fashion as the par excellence elegant female status symbol alongside Haute Couture.

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This Pretty little Thing called....”Couture!”

6/22/2013

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Any study of fashion can not be separated from women’s fashion history and an understanding of the beginnings of Haute Couture literally meaning “high-quality sewing.”  Paris had been the center of couture since the 19th Century when couture was transformed from a craft into business, and high art. 

Women’s fashion had been put on ice during WWII from 1939 to 1944.  During the occupation of Paris in 1940, many fashion houses were forced into war-related industries.  The progress of the war made it necessary to prohibit all superfluous material and labor.  America followed Britain in clothes rationing with L85 restrictions, promoting the approved ” Victory Suit” with its narrow styling as being more practical and patriotic. 

The Allied Nations were at a loss when Paris fell because they had looked to Paris as the World Capital of Fashion since the 17th Century.  Despite materials rationing on both sides of the Atlantic, some 20 Parisian couture fashion houses violated the wartime silhouette during this time and continued to produce approximately 100 models per year – primarily for wealthy collaborators or for export to Germany.  From Designers to Apprentices, the French declared they had fought to keep Parisian Couture alive because it represented a Parisian industry of prime importance, a means of employment…but most importantly, because it preserved Haute Couture in the eyes of the world.

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    Author - Who is White Stole's Stylist?

    Even though I am no star, no famous person, nor celebrity, in my own sense of who I am I know full well that accessories can be enough to glamorize my style – whether my shoes, my bag, my hat, gloves, belt, earrings… or the Stole, Scarf or Shawl I wrap my always-chilly shoulders in!
    ​XO Roberta

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