Lounging Pyjamas with Train c. 1925 - 1930

This 'Lounging Pyjamas with Train' was made by Denise Vandervelde-Borgeaud, and when I look at it, I immediately think about process; How do you even start to make something like this? The velvet, the way it captures the light, it's all about the material, its inherent qualities and how the maker lets them shine. Look closely at the top, there are soft pleats which gather the material to create a sculptural volume that feels so good to look at. It’s as though the garment is alive, breathing. It reminds me of the work of Madeleine Vionnet, also using cutting and draping techniques to explore the body. Both artists encourage us to see the world through a lens of fluidity and motion. There's no fixed meaning here, only a conversation between form and feeling.