Top trot
1924
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
1924
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Top trot is a 1924 by Madeleine & Madeleine, depicting Belt, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
This sketch shows a woman from behind, wearing a sleek black dress with a scalloped neckline. The skirt drapes low on one side, revealing a red belt tied in a bow. Her hair is pulled back neatly, and she stands confidently with one hand on her hip. The red belt and the loose, flowing skirt suggest a mix of elegance and movement—like a dancer’s costume. The handwritten notes in French hint at details like "taffeta" fabric and a "belt of roses," which might explain the red bow and the dress’s texture. Next, look up taffeta to see how this fabric shaped fashion in the 1920s.
These artists left a small but striking set of 1924 drawings and designs that mix fashion and line.
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