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Lady Abdy in her Venetian palazzo
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Lady Abdy in her Venetian palazzo
Lady Diana Abdy, formerly Lady Helen Diana Bridgeman (1907-1967), English socialite and fashion leader, pictured at her home, the Palazzo Pizzani on the Grand Canal in Venice wearing a very attractive modern tea-gown, made in the trousered style, and adorned with very amusing detachable sleeves of exquisite, embroidered material." Lady Abdy was one of the leading members of 1920s Venetian society. Date: 1926
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This image captures Lady Diana Abdy, formerly Lady Helen Diana Bridgeman (1907-1967), an English socialite and fashion icon, at her Venetian residence, Palazzo Pizzani, located on the Grand Canal in 1926. Lady Abdy was a prominent figure in Venetian high society during the 1920s, known for her impeccable style and trend-setting fashion choices. In this photograph, Lady Abdy exudes elegance and charm as she poses in her modern tea-gown, a fashionable and daring choice for the time. The gown, which features a trousered style, showcases the emerging trend of women's fashion that blurred the lines between masculine and feminine attire. The addition of detachable, exquisitely embroidered sleeves adds a playful and amusing touch to the outfit. The interior of her Venetian palazzo serves as the perfect backdrop for this portrait, with its ornate details and rich colors reflecting the opulence and grandeur of the aristocracy. The large windows offer a glimpse into the luxurious world of Lady Abdy and her peers, providing a glimpse into the high-class lifestyle of Venetian aristocrats during the 1920s. Lady Abdy's fashion-forward choices made her a trailblazer in the fashion world, and this photograph serves as a testament to her unique sense of style and her influence on the fashion trends of the time.
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