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The Glorious Tradition: Haute Couture's Enduring Artistry, Captured by Irving Penn

Katherine Betts, Irving Penn

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A deep-dive feature from Vogue's December 1995 issue, celebrating haute couture amid controversy and criticism. Katherine Betts explores the enduring power and artistry of couture fashion, spotlighting iconic designers like Karl Lagerfeld and John Galliano, and the legendary Irving Penn photographs that captured the era. The piece coincides with a Metropolitan Museum exhibition honoring haute couture, breaking the code of silence around fashion's most exclusive circle.

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The photographs are famous: Lisa Fonssagrives posing for Irving Penn in Balenciaga's petal dress.

The couturiers are stars: Karl Lagerfeld striding triumphantly down the runway amid a flood of flashbulbs.

Despite attacks from all sides, haute couture is being celebrated this month at New York's Metropolitan Museum.

Katherine Betts breaks the code of silence of fashion's most exclusive circle.

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Despite attacks from all sides, haute couture is being celebrated this month at New York’s Metropolitan Museum. Katherine Betts breaks the code of silence of fashion’s most exclusive circle.

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