The spirit of Ava can be found in the Fall 2009 Couture collection of Dior.
I've been on a road trip--the cause of my delayed posting--and as I headed west towards Texas I couldn't help but think of America's cowboy heritage. Who better to embody the American spirit than Ralph Lauren? His collections are often infused with touches of western wear with details like turquoise, silver and Native American prints.
Ralph Lauren even showcases the style in his own wardrobe, as seen here in chaps with a touch of fringe.
Flapper: "A young girl, especially one somewhat daring in 
The book, Flapper, by Joshua Zeitz is so interesting. I'm just finishing it up and have loved learning more about the flapper fashions, culture and the "women who made America modern."
The Chanel Couture collection for Fall 2009 embraces aspects of flapper style. Some of the designs feature long lines, skirt trains, cloche hats and cabaret worthy detailing. Interestingly, Coco Chanel helped pave the way for women's modern fashion and now Karl Lagerfeld is channelling this time...along with others like the Victorian era as seen with the heeled booties.
John Held Jr. was the ultimate illustrator of the flapper.
Cloche hats and night-life dressing as seen with Colleen Moore and Clara Bow.
Clara Bow
Straight lines and shimmering details would have caught the eye of a handsome beau in a Jazz filled cabaret.
Louise Brooks
Clara Bow embodied the idea of the flapper with her bobbed hair, cupid bow lips and stylish cloche hat. I also LOVE her boots in this picture.
