Deco Glamour is an elegant sculptural tribute to the golden age of cinema and the sophisticated women who graced the silver screen in the 1920s and 30s. This dramatic dress with cape captures the sweeping grandeur and geometric precision that defined Art Deco fashion at its most luxurious.
Constructed entirely from sewing pattern paper, the piece features a magnificent flowing silhouette—a sleek columnar dress overlaid with a dramatic open-front cape that suggests movement and theatricality. The deep V-neckline is adorned with a striking chevron necklace motif, cascading triangles that evoke the opulent jewelry of the era, when women like Greta Garbo and Marlene Dietrich commanded the screen in geometric splendor.
The design language speaks pure Deco: sharp chevron arrows mark the cape's sleeves like directional signals pointing toward an optimistic, streamlined future. The central dress panel features a bold vertical line punctuated by dots—a sophisticated detail reminiscent of the era's fascination with linear decoration and rhythmic repetition. Delicate zigzag triangles march along the hemline of the cape, adding visual weight and architectural interest.
Throughout the piece, the pattern paper's original markings remain visible—"BACK DOS ATRAS" and "FRONT" labels, dotted cutting lines, and construction symbols that anchor this glamorous vision in the humble reality of home sewing. This juxtaposition between Hollywood fantasy and domestic craft makes the work particularly poignant, celebrating the women who both wore such ensembles on screen and those who recreated them at home.
Presented in a shadow box against a dramatic black background, Deco Glamour channels the sophisticated elegance of old Hollywood while honouring the enduring appeal of Art Deco's bold geometric beauty.
Deco Glamour is an elegant sculptural tribute to the golden age of cinema and the sophisticated women who graced the silver screen in the 1920s and 30s. This dramatic dress with cape captures the sweeping grandeur and geometric precision that defined Art Deco fashion at its most luxurious.
Constructed entirely from sewing pattern paper, the piece features a magnificent flowing silhouette—a sleek columnar dress overlaid with a dramatic open-front cape that suggests movement and theatricality. The deep V-neckline is adorned with a striking chevron necklace motif, cascading triangles that evoke the opulent jewelry of the era, when women like Greta Garbo and Marlene Dietrich commanded the screen in geometric splendor.
The design language speaks pure Deco: sharp chevron arrows mark the cape's sleeves like directional signals pointing toward an optimistic, streamlined future. The central dress panel features a bold vertical line punctuated by dots—a sophisticated detail reminiscent of the era's fascination with linear decoration and rhythmic repetition. Delicate zigzag triangles march along the hemline of the cape, adding visual weight and architectural interest.
Throughout the piece, the pattern paper's original markings remain visible—"BACK DOS ATRAS" and "FRONT" labels, dotted cutting lines, and construction symbols that anchor this glamorous vision in the humble reality of home sewing. This juxtaposition between Hollywood fantasy and domestic craft makes the work particularly poignant, celebrating the women who both wore such ensembles on screen and those who recreated them at home.
Presented in a shadow box against a dramatic black background, Deco Glamour channels the sophisticated elegance of old Hollywood while honouring the enduring appeal of Art Deco's bold geometric beauty.
Dimensions: 22.8cm x 27.9cm x 4.5 cm
Materials: Vintage sewing pattern paper, natural dyes, board, velvet
Frame: Fibreboard, glass
Care: Keep away from direct sunlight to preserve the colours
