If you think of the fashion industry, you probably envision very expensive and perhaps somewhat impractical clothing. For centuries, high-end fashion has been a mark of status, beauty, and wealth, and people have been using their clothing to show off their wealth and status.
Such was the case in Paris in the 1910s. The period, known as the Belle Epoque, or “Beautiful Era,” was characterized by peace, technological advancement, and flourishing art and design.
The following is a unique and rare photo collection of fashion houses from the 1910s that shows beautiful ladies.