Belle Époque

Belle Époque

The Gay Nineties produced another distinct style, Belle Époque. Belle Époque was opulent, full-blown, almost garish. The big diamond jewels worn by Lillian Russell characterize the feeling. It was a far cry from both the Victorian mourning jewelry that preceded and the tailored, lace like looks of Edwardian that was to come.

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