The History Of Ballet Russes

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This was the period when Ballet Russes started. During this period fashionable silhouette became much more fluid and soft than 1900. Full, hip length "lampshade" tunics were worn over narrow, draped skirts. The hobble skirt made long strides impossible. Waistline were loose and softly defined. Tunics became longer and underskirts fuller and shorter. Large hats with wide brims and broad hats were in fashion. Men styling remained unchanged. Hair were generally short, moustaches were curled. Formal shirt collars were pressed into wings. collar was very tall and stiffed.Ascot ties and bow ties were used by men. Erte was a famous illustrator of this

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