Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Color Mark: Textile Hues

I took this photo in January when I was in LA and went to see the "Pacific Design" exhibit at LACMA. Everything here was designed between 1935 and 1965 which was the time when California design became highly influential in mainstream America.

The paint samples match the following Benjamin Moore paint colors: 
2011-10, 2111-50, 2022-30, 2120-40, 2042-30

These outfits were designed to be used during the hot summer months in California and in them you can see the influence of the Latin culture present in the cities' daily life. I love the deep contrast of vibrant hues against neutral shades.

Have a great and bright day!
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26 comments:

  1. The Dainty Dolls HouseMay 16, 2012 at 4:30 AM

    Those are gorgeous!! xx

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  2. SeleneMay 16, 2012 at 5:25 AM

    thank you!
    these dress are gorgeous!!!!!

    hip&chips

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  3. tinajoMay 16, 2012 at 6:10 AM

    Both are great, I´d love to have the grey one! :-)

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  4. OMay 16, 2012 at 6:10 AM

    Love the dress!

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  5. SamMay 16, 2012 at 8:23 AM

    I always love how you do your colour palettes, you create combinations I'd never even think of before!

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  6. roothMay 16, 2012 at 8:29 AM

    That must have been a really cool exhibit!

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  7. Vanessa V.May 16, 2012 at 9:32 AM

    I love the colors of the dress, great!

    xoxo

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  8. Tiffany KadaniMay 16, 2012 at 10:15 AM

    I am obsessed with that era, well the 1940's. Love love love the style so much.

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  9. Emma LittonMay 16, 2012 at 10:31 AM

    Ohhh, love these. Just so beautiful. The style is just amazing, and the colors are so great.

    xo,
    Em

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  10. UnknownMay 16, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    Love california style from the late 30s through 70s - and that green is one of my favorite colors, I don't have enough of it! Hope you are well Elie, we must catch up soon!

    xo Mary Jo

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  11. Simone CrownMay 16, 2012 at 11:38 AM

    I would have loved to see that exhibit! The history of fashion is so interesting!

    Kisses from Austria,
    Simone

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  12. NedaMay 16, 2012 at 12:34 PM

    Beautiful...I love being looking back at history and seeing how we interpret it today. :) xx

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  13. A Crimson KissMay 16, 2012 at 5:36 PM

    What a beautiful palette, and such clever designs!

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  14. Chicago Chic May 16, 2012 at 6:19 PM

    So pretty!! Those styles are amazing and what a lovely glimpse back in time.

    xo
    Rachel

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  15. The Chic SheetMay 16, 2012 at 6:20 PM

    This is so interesting :) I do enjoy the mix of bright and neutral tones as well.

    XX,
    Miranda

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  16. UnknownMay 16, 2012 at 7:42 PM

    I love the green dress with the peekaboo cut out and bow - so summery, so flirty!

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  17. MMay 16, 2012 at 8:58 PM

    fun prints!

    xx.M
    www.bellesandrebelles.blogspot.com

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  18. jMay 16, 2012 at 9:05 PM

    I love the illustration on the balloon fabric.

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  19. Elle SeesMay 16, 2012 at 9:49 PM

    this is so cool!!!

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  20. AlexaMay 16, 2012 at 10:35 PM

    Love the Latin influence here. The textures and patterns are gorgeous.

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  21. Head to Toe ChicMay 16, 2012 at 10:55 PM

    Loving these colors and that green dress is gorgeous!

    xo,
    Angela
    headtotoechic.blogspot.com

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  22. trishieMay 17, 2012 at 1:10 AM

    Loving this combi of colours! Very cheery

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  23. Jelena ZivanovicMay 17, 2012 at 4:26 AM

    It must have been great to see all those pretty things! That green ensemble is something I really need!:)
    xoxo
    Jelena

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  24. Blonde hair, Blue jeansMay 17, 2012 at 5:30 AM

    love the one on the right, good post!

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  25. plaits and paisleyMay 17, 2012 at 7:56 AM

    Love that green sundress! x

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  26. FilipaMay 17, 2012 at 4:59 PM

    For the summer the green and yellow are great and happy colours...
    XOXO

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