art inspired: john singer sargent, lady agnew
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Tis the season of the white dress and the white gown, so I just couldn't resist featuring John Singer Sargent's Lady Agnew for this week's art inspired fashion post.
An American artist, considered the "leading portrait painter of his generation" for his evocations of Edwardian era luxury, Sargent loved intelligent, strong and confident women, and despite the romantic style of his times, in many ways had a modern sensibility. In keeping with that spirit, here is an updated outfit for Ms. Agnew:
Alexander McQueen winter white gown, $3,115 - matchesfashion.com; Sergio Rossi Jeweled Platform Sandal $920; Gucci Monogrammed cotton-blend scarf, $330; Majolie Collections Diamond and Pink Opal Pendant Necklace, $575
Truth be told, this fashion post was really inspired by the white dress to end all white dresses, the gown from Chanel's new pre-Fall 2012 collection. To quote a certain person, "I. Die."...
Image via The Coveteur
Will you be wearing winter white this holiday season?
An American artist, considered the "leading portrait painter of his generation" for his evocations of Edwardian era luxury, Sargent loved intelligent, strong and confident women, and despite the romantic style of his times, in many ways had a modern sensibility. In keeping with that spirit, here is an updated outfit for Ms. Agnew:
Alexander McQueen winter white gown, $3,115 - matchesfashion.com; Sergio Rossi Jeweled Platform Sandal $920; Gucci Monogrammed cotton-blend scarf, $330; Majolie Collections Diamond and Pink Opal Pendant Necklace, $575
Truth be told, this fashion post was really inspired by the white dress to end all white dresses, the gown from Chanel's new pre-Fall 2012 collection. To quote a certain person, "I. Die."...
Image via The Coveteur
Will you be wearing winter white this holiday season?
Labels: John Singer Sargent, Lady Agnew
posted by Mary Jo at TrustYourStyle at
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
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28 Comments:
I love this post. What a fun way to find inspiration. I'm far too clumsy to every pull off a white dress without spilling all over it. But I love what you've come up with.
Rebecca (hearts)...
Oh my goodness so whimsical. Unfortunately I won't be wearing white...because of the 10 month old baby. Ha.
Interesting...my fave dress is white also!! Love that color! :)
xoxo
Antonia
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Oh my that dress - i love winter white but i have never gone there - thanks to you and Tabitha i think i might next year xx
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Beautiful!! I adore winter white and wore a version of it to my #Jingletweet party last week. Ralph Lauren wool crepe pants with a taupe-y feather patterned, fur trimmed Michael Kors chiffon top!! The Chanel is gorgeous!!
Beautiful painting. I love the color winter white but it seems to be hard to find.
He's an interesting painter! I am currently reading a book, My thousand and one nights, which features his work on the cover -- fumme d'ambre gris!
Beautiful white dresses and lovely findings!:)
Oh how utterly gorgeous! I do rock winter white on occasion!
Love the white with that violet scarf. Reminds me of Bill Cunningham New York when he says of one woman that she's like a Sargent painting...
Gorgeous art!! I love the pippa dress, so elegant.
I loved this post- what great inspiration!
I adore winter white and I LOVE that McQueen gown!! xo
Wow, all of these white dresses are truly stunning. I'm in love with winter whites myself, and your styling here is gorgeous!
xoxo
Rachel
Beautiful gown! It's very similar to my wedding dress minus the sleeves. John Singer Sargent was the best at portraits.
pure : wonderful
I really love John Singer Sargent. He was so talented.
Beautiful Chanel dress. Lovely inspirations.
What KILLER inspiration! I love the idea of using a painting to inspire an outfit.
xo Josie
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Beautiful, beautiful portrait! <3<3
Wow, everything in this post is so beautiful, Mary Jo!
xoxoxo
Amazing. x hivenn
Love winter white but my love for red wine overpowers it. lol From Brooklyn with love ~jen
lovely post!
xoxo
Faby
Oh I will. I love wearing winter white. The McQueen dress is so beautiful, Mary Jo! Perfect for the end of the year. xo
Ada
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I just saw this painting re-done on tv using a celebrity here to sit for it. It's a gorgeous painting!! And this white dress is amazing, I have a thing for white..although I haven't worn much of it with little hands here to wipe all over it, hehe :)
Oh, I probably won't be in any all-white outfits this winter. I do have a great winter white purse and a new pleather jacket in a nice bone color though! Those have been making the rounds for sure.
Love the post and that painting!
Oh how beautiful, yes I probably will, it's my safe happy colour and takes years off me!
swooooon. hello my favorite painting of all time.
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