Isabelle de Borchgrave was a prominent Belgian artist and sculptor, was best known for her colorful paintings and intricately painted paper sculptures.
The Pret-a-Papier, the extravagant 17th century gowns and 20th century sheaths are not sewn from fabric by seamstresses but instead are made entirely from paper which were manipulated and painted.
Here are some of the works made by Isabelle de Borchgrave:
L-R: 1924 Red Fern of London dress, 1924 Lanvin Dress in spirit of Chinese prints and lacquers with diamanté and bead embroidery effect in paint and orange dress after Mariano Fortuny
The 18th century dress made by artist Isabelle de Borchagrave is part of an exhibition in which all the gowns are made entirely from paper.
A light green dress inspired by Mariano Fortuny and a 1908 Callot Soeurs dress. The exhibition is on view at the Hillwood Estate in Washington, DC until December 30.
Here’s the video work art of Isabelle de Borchgrave:
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNn0_3eUTN4