Lyon silk

Satin, jacquard, taffetas, brocades, chiffon and crêpe de chine - found in the trunks of the house of Charvy - become dream dresses, costumes and glamorous lingerie.
Employing the best weavers and dyers of Lyon, my work gave a new life to the sleepy silk trade.

  • Silk satin printed with floral motif, 1930 periodSilk satin printed with floral motif, 1930 period
  • Muslin of printed silk, 1930 styleMuslin of printed silk, 1930 style
  • Crêpe of Silk crêpe with small villages printed, 1930 periodCrêpe of Silk crêpe with small villages printed, 1930 period
  • Striped satin taffeta, 1930 periodStriped satin taffeta, 1930 period
  • Hand painted lurex Jacquard, crêpe, 1930 periodHand painted lurex Jacquard, crêpe, 1930 period
  • Jacquard lurex loom, square motif, fabric 1930Jacquard lurex loom, square motif, fabric 1930
  • Brocade  satin, motif Ball in Versailles, fabric 1930Brocade  satin, motif Ball in Versailles, fabric 1930
  • Twill acetate print of country costumes, fabric 1930Twill acetate print of country costumes, fabric 1930
  • And the prestigious metallic lace, that made the glory of the Charleston dress. Lace 1920 periodAnd the prestigious metallic lace, that made the glory of the Charleston dress. Lace 1920 period