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Dress that started a boom. Mlle Maria Ley, whose appearance in the costume seen
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Dress that started a boom. Mlle Maria Ley, whose appearance in the costume seen
Dress that started a boom.
Mlle Maria Ley, whose appearance in the costume seen in the picture at the theatre de L Avenue, started the renewed fashion for ostrich plumes in France which has spread all over Europe.
7 March 1928
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Dress that started a boom. Mlle Maria Ley, whose appearance in the costume seen in the picture at the Theatre de L Avenue, started the renewed fashion for ostrich plumes in France which has spread all over Europe. 7 March 1928. In this photograph from the twentieth century, we witness a moment that forever changed European fashion history. Mlle Maria Ley stands before us, adorned in a dress that would ignite a trend like no other. With feathers cascading down her gown, she exudes an air of beauty and glamour that captivates all who lay eyes upon her. It was on that fateful evening at Theatre de L Avenue when Mlle Maria Ley took to the stage wearing this remarkable ensemble. Little did she know then that her choice of attire would spark a revolution in French fashion - one centered around ostrich plumes. The allure of these delicate feathers quickly swept across France and soon engulfed all of Europe. This image serves as a timeless reminder of an era between wars, where style reigned supreme and movie film stars like Madame Dora set trends with their every move. Captured by Dora Kallmus herself, also known as Madame D'Ora, this monochrome masterpiece showcases not only Mlle Maria Ley's exquisite taste but also highlights the artistry behind early twentieth-century photography. As we gaze upon this full-length portrait frozen in time by TopFoto. co. uk, let us remember how even something as seemingly small as a
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