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13139861. The designer and photographic artist Cecil Beaton
The designer and photographic artist Cecil Beaton (standing - r) showing costume designs to Lady Domville (seated, left) and Mrs Sacheverell Sitwell (seated, right) intended for The Dream of the Fair Women Ball (The Pageant of Past, Present and Future Fashions) held on 29th February 1928 at Claridges, London in aid of the Winter Distress League. Date: 1928
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29th Ball Beaton Bright Cecil Claridges Distress Dream Fashions Future League Outfits Outlandish Pageant Past Photographer Photographic Present Sacheverell Sitwell Things Wild 1928 Upper
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This photograph captures the essence of an extraordinary event in 1920s London society: The Dream of the Fair Women Ball, also known as The Pageant of Past, Present and Future Fashions, held on the uncommon date of February 29, 1928, at the prestigious Claridges Hotel. In the image, the renowned designer and photographic artist Cecil Beaton (standing to the left) presents his outlandish and wild costume designs to Lady Domville (seated, left) and Mrs. Sacheverell Sitwell (seated, right). The trio's animated expressions and intense focus convey the excitement and creativity surrounding the production. The Dream of the Fair Women Ball was a unique and innovative fundraiser for the Winter Distress League, an organization dedicated to providing relief to those in need during the harsh winter months. The event brought together the bright young things of the intelligentsia and upper classes, showcasing a spectacular display of fashion from the past, present, and future. The costumes, designed by Beaton, were a testament to his artistic vision and the era's fascination with the avant-garde. The photograph offers a glimpse into the world of 1920s society, where fashion, art, and philanthropy intertwined to create unforgettable moments. This image, with its vibrant energy and intriguing narrative, is a testament to the power of creativity and the enduring allure of the past.
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