L a - b e a u t é - s a u v e r a - l e - m o n d e ~ D o s t o ï e v s k i

L a - b e a u t é - s a u v e r a - l e - m o n d e  ~  D o s t o ï e v s k i



Showing posts with label Mata Hari. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mata Hari. Show all posts

Saturday, July 19, 2014

Mata Hari, lady of fashion



Someday I'll do a nice big blog post on Mata Hari - who I find absolutely fascinating - but for now I'll just post some pictures of her, unexpectedly with clothes on.  In her day, her terribly chic, well-dressed figure was frequently and prominently featured in all the most fashionable periodicals.

These first six portraits are dated 1913.
1907.
Circa 1908-09.
Gown by Buzenet, 1910.
Circa 1910.
At Longchamps, for the Grand Prix d'Autumne, 4 October 1908.
1908.
In Habanera costume, 1913.
Circa 1915.
Circa 1915.