Well, it was good to be Doris Duke — at least sartorially — check out this illustration of a Paquin dress that was made for her:
There's a lot more on the Duke University Library blog — well worth checking out, many thanks to Mary (the Doris Duke Collection Archivist) and to Kelly for the link!
A Dress A Day 
very very nice. What year is this?
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I think my favorite would be the Sleeves of Mystery with the surprise of the knee-high bow in the back…This would be interesting to walk in. No fast steps in this beauty or rrrrrip!
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this is not at all related, but did you know that Harmony Art has ginko fabric? http://www.harmonyart.com/prints/40.html
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Beautiful dress, interesting woman!
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WOW. they’re all gorgeous, but i think my fave is “who me?”.
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Very lovely! Perfect for swooshing down a long staircase.
I was peering at some of the Paquin archives the other day – at least, the ones mocked up (partially genuine, I’m sure) behind glass in Bath Fashion Museum’s Behind the Scenes exhibition. Beautiful stuff there for the dress-o-phile. It’s on all year, by the way.
Now, can I bet that I’m the only DAD commenter who was actually born at Duke University? Not within the library, though, obviously. Just let me know where I can claim my prize, Erin! 😉
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I am curious what kind of fabric the dress was supposed to be made out of. It looks textured.
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