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Man Ray
from the Met Costume Institute a panel from mid 16th century Istanbul Kaftan
the most beloved post of all of the little augury readers, perusers, part time lovers-Is Kaftan Love here
So in the spirit of- you like me-you really like me, here is a collection of kaftans gathered for your bliss.
Lee Bouvier , Princess Radziwill in her London decorated Mongiardino Drawing Room
Leigh Taylor Young, Mrs. Ryan O'Neill
a gorgeous Catherine Deneuve in cream velvet, Vogue November 1966
NEW, Dior Resort 2012
Sharon Tate in a blue paisley kaftan, above and highly embellished black and gold below
& from the pages of VOGUE 1966 that unfortunately has gone poof! & can not be found. one of the tribulations of too much paper (I can't believe I'd even think such a thing!)
YSL in Marrakech ,above and below, by Horst 1986.
arresting color and style, from the book Gypset Style
Ralph Rucci, Spring 2012
Gloria Guinness above, photographed by Beaton
Roberto Cavalli, net a porter
see all my Kaftan posts here
Annamaria Sbisà at Vogue Italy talks Caftan & don't miss their photographs of the same here
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While caftans, for me, can be hit or miss, it seems that Mongiardino never failed.
ReplyDelete__ The Devoted Classicist
that can't be denied! pgt
ReplyDeleteYou have convinced me. I want the zebra one. Thanks. Mary
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, PGT, and many many many happy returns! You give us all such a wonderful gift every time you write on your blog -- I hope you have a lovely day of receiving gifts and accolades (and perhaps lounging about in a caftan!)
ReplyDeleteYou captured your subject really, really beautifully here. I've never seen anything like it. Personally, I've always been a djellaba man (I like the hood), but I'm not as gorgeous as your subjects. Curtis
ReplyDeleteI just adore!
ReplyDeleteMary, Go for it!
ReplyDeleteTownhouse- thank YOU! Nice words, and I do wear them often-mine for the most part are not nearly so glamorous
Curtis- thanks!
Barbara- yes, My hair look a lot like Man Ray's model in NYC on Weds. pgt
I have always loved kaftans!!!! You picked such fabulous examples from various time periods, a testament to the longevity of this most comfortable garment.
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Claudia
This post made my heart beat faster. I really must try to live my life in caftans. Some of these photos bring back so many memories. One of the old Vogue spreads from the 60's that stays in the back of mind was of Penelope Tree photographed on the moors. She might have been wearing Mainbocher. Not sure...it's been about forty some years since I saw it but I'm always searching for it...to see again...to see what it was that thrilled my 12 year old (maybe 12) self. I wouldn't be surprised at all if you have it. Anyhow - it was Jean Shrimpton that sparked that memory!
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Loved the post. There needs to be a new work for what it is like to wear a Kaftan, because only a succession of words accurately convey that languid and luxuriant combination; and despite the fact the body is fully covered in a kaftan, you certainly know the body is there, whether the figure is standing or recumbent...one seems to smolder in a kaftan.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love this post. I'm huge kaftan fan, these images are just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteClaudia, thank you much for the comment. NOthing is more comfortable and chic! that combination can not go wrong.
ReplyDeleteCatherine what a great memory. I have a post ready about the new book Nostalgia in Vogue-it is fantastic, you must get it if you don't already have it! I shall keep my EYES open too. pgt
Kaftan B. thanks, as your moniker attests. pgt
ReplyDeletePhilip I would love to write that book! there is a book I need to get from Rizzoli by a designer of caftans-Tamy Tazi: Caftans. So many books so little TIME. pgt
So glad I found another who loves kaftans as much as I do...we are rare birds. :)
ReplyDeleteYour blog is a delight...so glad to be following along...
thank you- So many wonderful ones being made today, stay tuned. pgt
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