Part Nouveau

New ideas are old ideas as history has a tendency of repeating itself and in fashion, it’s no exception. Lilah Ramzi, of my newest blog obsession Part Nouveau, explores the history and inspiration behind some of our favorite modern fashion moments. Who knew the campaign for Miss Dior Cherie, shot by Tim Walker, was inspired the 1956 short film Le Ballon Rouge? Or that cover of Harper’s Bazaar, where Kate Winslet is swinging off a tower in front of the Chrysler Building, was influenced by Lisa Fonssagrives swaying from the Eiffel Tower in a 1939 issue of French Vogue? Fascinating!

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(via Fashionista)

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  1. Mira wrote:

    It’s really amazing. Fashion is always repeating itself. Lovely tributes 😀

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    5.20.13
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  2. STEL STYLE wrote:

    amazing pictures!! I love the pictures number 6, the white dress is so nice!

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    5.20.13
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  3. amazing pics! and amazing dresses!!! xo, Alma
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    5.20.13
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  4. Rachelle wrote:

    Always the same inspirations, love this.

    xo
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    5.20.13
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  5. Reader wrote:

    It is interesting, but Fashion has always been exceptionally derivative.

    5.20.13
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  6. Paty wrote:

    I loved it!
    I’m posting looks from Los Angeles and accessories:

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    5.20.13
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  7. kim wrote:

    it’s comforting to see that some things never change! beautiful pictures. 🙂

    -kim
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    5.20.13
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  8. TabyJean wrote:

    I love seeing artists taking inspiration from other artists– it is the way it has always been done!

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    5.20.13
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  9. Denisa wrote:
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  10. Fashion photography playing off the era of the greatest fashion photography. it is brilliant.

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    5.20.13
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  11. Nancy wrote:

    All are so lovely and brilliant. As the adage goes, “what’s old is new again. Everything in it’s own way, in every generation.

    5.20.13
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  12. Reptilia wrote:

    Love this original post!!
    Great inspiration!

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    xx

    5.20.13
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  13. Shelley wrote:

    Very cool! Actually these pics remind me of something they’d do on America’s Next Top Model!
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    5.20.13
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  14. Lauren wrote:

    Love this, so cool seeing the old and recreation next to each other

    Lauren
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    5.20.13
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  15. Lovely photos, everything old is new again!

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  16. Great adaptations!

    5.20.13
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  17. Rear window is one of my favorites! I loved when they did the Tobey Maguire spread!
    xx
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    5.20.13
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  18. jhuliana wrote:

    such a great idea for a blog!! already a follower!!

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    5.20.13
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  19. I loved seeing these!

    5.20.13
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  20. Oh this is so so cool! Thanks for sharing!

    xoxo
    Juliette Laura
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    5.20.13
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  21. Those shots are unbelievable!
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    5.21.13
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  22. Dex Salon wrote:

    Hauntingly beautiful. The black and white is my favorite.

    5.22.13
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  23. Lubna wrote:

    These are such beautiful photos! The one of Kate Winslet swinging scares me though 😀

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    5.24.13
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