Artifacts (10)

"i.e. 2011 Autmn Look 05." Vionnet. Vionnet, n.d. Web. 19 Mar 2011. .

Above is a picture of a 2011 Autumn look from the Vionnet store in Paris. This is symbolic to Madeleine Vionnet because it represents her legacy and how even after death her designs live on.

"Flag of France." The World Factbook 2002. Web. 19 Mar 2011. .

The flag above represents Madeleine Vionnet and her life. She was raised in France and opened her first store in Paris. Not only that but the flag represents the national fashion capital of the world.

"Grave." Deviantart. Web. 20 Mar 2011. .



The grave above represents a number of things in Vionnet's life. The death of her store, the death of her and the death of her life as a poverty-stricken life. But more than anything it represents the loss of her first and only child.

"Greek Statues." imu.edu. Web. 21 Mar 2011. .


The image above represents Vionnet's inspirations. Her work always incorporated a "greecian" style into it, staying true to herself.

<"Bias Cut Cowl Neck Top." Exotic Excess. Web. 22 Mar 2011. .


The bias cut, as seen above, represents what Madeleine was most known for. People then, and still today, call her the "Queen of The Bias Cut." It was her "signature" as an artist.

"Fashion 101: Madeleine Vionnet." Patterned History. Web. 23 Mar 2011. <"Bias Cut Cowl Neck Top." Exotic Excess. Web. 22 Mar 2011. . >.



The image above is a picture of Miss Vionnet, herself. The picture obviously relates to her because it is her. It represents the 99 years of life she lived and the work she completed even in her elderly years.

"One Piece Skirt Dress Pattern." Vintage Connection. Web. 25 Mar 2011. .



The photograph above is actually not one of Vionnet's drawn out designs. (I couldn't locate one. Sorry!)However it does represent two things. One being her vintage style and the other representing the hard work that she put into her dresses. Not only did she sew them and create them she also drew out all her own patterns. Talented woman? I do believe so.

"Divorce Documents." Privatewww. Web. 25 Mar 2011. < http://privatewww.essex.ac.uk/~alan/family/X-divorce-1.html>.



The photo above represents the two divorces that Madeleine Vionnet had during her time on Earth. They represent more than just papers, though. They represent loss and maybe some hidden regret.

"Heartbreak by ~MuddyBoots." deviantart. Web. 25 Mar 2011. < http://browse.deviantart.com/photography/?q=heartbreak&order=9&offset=24#/d12rs9r>.



The photo above represents Vionnet's twisty, turny relationships during her lifetime. She suffered the loss of a child, two divorces and several heart-breaks in her life as a bisexual.

"War Three by Altedprinted." Undergrowth. Web. 25 Mar 2011. .



This photograph symbolizes the cause of the reason of "Vionnet" being shut down. Due to both world wars, Madeleine felt that closing down the store would be the best thing. But as we know, today Vionnet has made a return once more.