Peggy N. and I had the opportunity today to take in the show "Impressionism, Fashion and Modernity" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC. What a very enjoyable show, both for the art and the fashions displayed! Photographs of the exhibit were not allowed, a huge disappointment to me. But I did find some links that allow you to explore the show.
The Met's own pages: http://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/listings/2013/impressionism-fashion-modernity/introduction
A review of the show: http://hyperallergic.com/65431/the-age-of-constricting-glamor-a-preview-of-impressionism-fashion-and-modernity-at-the-met/
Go to the second link and notice the purple and white striped dress. The cuffs and skirt are a solid purple color. They appear to be made from the striped fabric which has been accordian-pleated so that only the purple stripes show.
Many of the garments have tiny, tiny hems to finish ruffles, cuffs, and trims. The stitches are amazingly even and so small; I think there may have been 20 stitches to the inch in one piece. We both marveled at the workmanship shown in the sewing as well as the creative use of trims, seam placements and fabric choice. The only thing that could have made this show even better would have been if we could have touched some of the fabrics or gently handled the clothing to get a better idea of construction techniques used.
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