Heuplange jas van bordeauxrode geribde zijde, getailleerd en met schootje - deel van ensemble 1948

This tailored jacket, part of an ensemble crafted in the Netherlands, presents us with a garment of burgundy ribbed silk. The waist is cinched, and a small peplum flares out, creating an hourglass shape. Consider the buttons, marching down the front – a subtle echo of military precision, yet softened by their decorative function. The button, a symbol of order and closure, contrasts with the flowing skirt, reminiscent of classical drapery. This dichotomy speaks to the shifting roles of women in society, caught between tradition and modernity. The silhouette itself, reminiscent of historical courtly attire, is rendered in a modern, streamlined fashion, reflecting how cultural memory adapts and transforms. Like a phoenix rising from ashes, symbols are reborn, carrying echoes of the past into the present. This garment isn't merely clothing; it's a vessel of cultural memory, a testament to the enduring human quest for beauty and expression.