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Le Hussards Modernes 3 looks · 15 stages

Le Hussards Modernes — Look 1 5 stages

Look: One
Stages: Five
Status: Process notebook

From first pencil line to finished plate — the stages behind Look One of Le Hussards Modernes.

First Vision, front: a loose pencil silhouette of Look One with construction lines, a fitted hussar-shaped jacket roughed in with no braid yet, a ruffled lace cuff at one wrist, fitted trousers, a belt at the waist and a trunk-style bag held at the side

First Vision, back: the same pencil silhouette from behind, the fitted jacket and trousers still plain, the same lace cuff and trunk bag held at the side

STAGE 1 OF 5

First Vision

Loose pencil silhouette with construction lines.

Refining the Silhouette, front: the hussar frogging added, domed buttons and looped braid down the jacket, a lace corset visible beneath it, the Westucci belt named at the waist, lace cuffs, and the trunk bag held at the side

Refining the Silhouette, back: a gold embroidery motif added down the spine of the jacket, a small crest worked onto the back pocket, the same lace cuff and trunk bag

STAGE 2 OF 5

Refining the Silhouette

Proportions and lace details added.

Material Study: the figure annotated with the fabrics and hardware chosen for Look One - Italian silk with a luxurious drape and subtle sheen, French lace for delicate, lightweight detail, Italian nappa leather that is supple and long lasting, vegetable-tanned leather chosen to age beautifully, and raw brass Westucci buttons and hardware, hand-finished in an antique tone

STAGE 3 OF 5

Material Study

Exploring fabrics, textures, and hardware.

Finished Illustration, front: the complete rendering of Look One in colour, a deep green jacket worn open over a gold lace bralette, gold frogging and buttons throughout, burgundy trousers, a gold Westucci belt, bronze ankle boots, and the burgundy trunk bag with gold hardware

Finished Illustration, back: the same rendering from behind, gold embroidery down the spine of the jacket and a small gold crest on the burgundy trousers, the trunk bag carried at the side

STAGE 4 OF 5

Finished Illustration

Complete rendering of the final design.

Craft Detail: close studies of the burgundy trunk bag - the custom Westucci lock in raw brass, the embossed crest in 24 karat gold finish, hand-stitched Italian leather, a Swiss Riri zipper plated in 18 karat gold, and a protective base on solid brass feet

STAGE 5 OF 5

Craft Detail

Close-up study of signature elements.

THROUGH TO CONCEPT DESIGNS

Le Hussards Modernes — Look 2 5 stages

Look: Two
Stages: Five
Status: Process notebook

From first pencil line to finished plate — the stages behind Look Two of Le Hussards Modernes.

First Vision, front: a loose pencil silhouette of Look Two with construction lines, the hussar jacket roughed in with domed buttons and looped braid, ruffled cuffs, flared trousers and the Bellissima trunk bag at the side

First Vision, back: the same pencil silhouette from behind, showing the waist seam of the jacket and the flared trouser falling to the floor

STAGE 1 OF 5

First Vision

Loose pencil silhouette with construction lines.

Refining the Silhouette, front: proportions tightened and lace added beneath the jacket, with the Westucci belt at the waist and gold trim traced down the outer seam of each trouser leg

Refining the Silhouette, back: a gold embroidery motif added down the spine of the jacket, with the same gold trim continuing down the outer trouser leg to the hem

STAGE 2 OF 5

Refining the Silhouette

Proportions and lace details added.

Material Study: the figure annotated with the fabrics and hardware chosen for Look Two - Italian silk satin in deep emerald, French Chantilly lace, gold military braid, a raw brass Westucci buckle, layered lace ruffle cuffs, embroidered silk tape in gold, lightweight silk chiffon, and the Bellissima Mini Trunk in handcrafted leather

STAGE 3 OF 5

Material Study

Exploring fabrics, textures and hardware.

Finished Illustration, front: the complete rendering of Look Two in colour, the green jacket worn open over red lace with gold braid and buttons, red trousers trimmed in gold to the hem, black sandals, and the Bellissima trunk in brown leather

Finished Illustration, back: the same rendering from behind, showing the gold cording down the spine of the jacket and the trunk carried at the side

STAGE 4 OF 5

Finished Illustration

Complete rendering of the final design.

Craft Detail: close studies of the Bellissima trunk bag - the handcrafted solid brass lock with the signature W, the Italian leather handle with raw brass fittings, the protective brass corners inspired by vintage travel trunks, and the Westucci crown crest in gold

STAGE 5 OF 5

Craft Detail

Close-up study of signature elements.

THROUGH TO CONCEPT DESIGNS

Le Hussards Modernes — Look 3 5 stages

Look: Three
Stages: Five
Status: Process notebook

From first pencil line to finished plate — the stages behind Look Three of Le Hussards Modernes.

First Vision, front: a loose pencil silhouette of Look Three with construction lines, a short structured jacket roughed in with no braid yet, a cropped bustier shape at the bodice, the Westucci belt at the waist, high-waisted shorts, ruffled cuffs, and thigh-high boots

First Vision, back: the same pencil silhouette from behind, the jacket and shorts still plain, the same ruffled cuffs and thigh-high boots

STAGE 1 OF 5

First Vision

Loose pencil silhouette with construction lines.

Refining the Silhouette, front: the hussar frogging added with domed buttons, a fringed epaulette at the shoulder, a lace corset visible beneath the jacket, the Westucci belt named at the waist, ruffled lace cuffs, banded thigh-high boots and a trunk bag held at the side

Refining the Silhouette, back: the fringed epaulette at the shoulder and a scroll embroidery motif added to the back of the jacket, pocket detail on the shorts, the same ruffled cuffs, boots and trunk bag

STAGE 2 OF 5

Refining the Silhouette

Proportions and lace details added.

Material Study: the figure annotated with the fabrics, palette and hardware chosen for Look Three - Italian silk in emerald satin, French lace in wine red, Italian duchess satin in red, Italian calf leather in black, a colour palette of emerald, wine red, black and antique gold, a raw brass Westucci buckle, military embossed buttons, the Mini Bellissima trunk bag, and extra-long thigh-high boots with gold-plated hardware

STAGE 3 OF 5

Material Study

Exploring fabrics, textures, and hardware.

Finished Illustration, front: the complete rendering of Look Three in colour, a deep green jacket with gold fringed epaulettes worn open over a red lace bustier, red high-waisted shorts, red ruffled cuffs, black patent thigh-high boots banded in gold, and a black trunk bag with gold hardware

Finished Illustration, back: the same rendering from behind, the fringed epaulette and gold scroll embroidery across the back of the jacket, red shorts, black thigh-high boots trimmed in gold, the trunk bag carried at the side

STAGE 4 OF 5

Finished Illustration

Complete rendering of the final design.

Craft Detail: close studies of the black trunk bag - hand-polished solid brass hardware, a silk satin body with a subtle sheen, reinforced brass corners for protection and durability, the Westucci crest hot-stamped in 24 karat gold, and precision rivets with hand-finished detailing

STAGE 5 OF 5

Craft Detail

Close-up study of signature elements.

THROUGH TO CONCEPT DESIGNS

THROUGH TO CONCEPT DESIGNS

Le Siècle d’Or 3 looks · 15 stages

Le Siècle d’Or — Look 1 5 stages

Look: One
Stages: Five
Status: Process notebook

From first pencil line to finished plate — the stages behind Look One of Le Siècle d’Or.

First Vision, front: a loose pencil silhouette of Le Siecle d'Or Look One with construction lines, a structured jacket roughed in with a stand collar, a Westucci buckle at the waist, a tiered short skirt, and a trunk-style bag held at the side

First Vision, back: the same pencil silhouette from behind, hair worked into a plaited crown, the jacket and tiered skirt still plain, the same trunk bag held at the side

STAGE 1 OF 5

First Vision

Loose pencil silhouette with construction lines.

Refining the Silhouette, front: the hussar frogging added with domed buttons, a jewelled collar and drop earrings, the Westucci buckle named at the waist, a ruffled tiered skirt, and the trunk bag held at the side

Refining the Silhouette, back: the frogging and a laurel motif worked down the spine of the jacket, the plaited crown at the back of the head, the same ruffled skirt and trunk bag

STAGE 2 OF 5

Refining the Silhouette

Proportions and lace details added.

Material Study: the figure annotated with the fabrics and hardware chosen for Le Siecle d'Or Look One - an Italian silk blouse, French lace ruffle details, a brass W buckle in antique gold, brass embroidery in a gold finish, glossy black Italian leather, and the Maison Box Bag in brass hardware and leather trim

STAGE 3 OF 5

Material Study

Exploring fabrics, textures and hardware.

Finished Illustration, front: the complete rendering of Le Siecle d'Or Look One in colour, a black jacket with gold frogging and buttons worn over a white ruffled blouse, a black Westucci belt, a full white tiered skirt, black thigh-high boots, and the Maison Box Bag in black with gold hardware

Finished Illustration, back: the same rendering from behind, gold embroidery and a laurel motif down the spine of the jacket, the hair swept into a plaited crown, the white tiered skirt and black thigh-high boots, the bag carried at the side

STAGE 4 OF 5

Finished Illustration

Complete rendering of the final design.

Craft Detail: close studies of the Maison Box Bag - a brass frame construction with a high-gloss finish, an engraved crown and laurel emblem in a polished finish, solid brass hardware hand-polished with precision rivets, and a leather-wrapped handle in premium hand-stitched leather with brass links

STAGE 5 OF 5

Craft Detail

Close-up study of signature elements.

Le Siècle d’Or — Look 2 5 stages

Look: Two
Stages: Five
Status: Process notebook

From first pencil line to finished plate — the stages behind Look Two of Le Siècle d’Or.

First Vision, front: a loose pencil silhouette of Le Siecle d'Or Look Two with construction lines, a cropped jacket roughed in with rows of frogging, a plain bodice beneath, the Westucci buckle at the waist, wide-legged trousers with sheer panels falling from the hip, and a trunk-style bag held at the side

First Vision, back: the same pencil silhouette from behind, the cropped jacket and wide trousers still plain, the sheer panel trailing to the floor and the trunk bag held at the side

STAGE 1 OF 5

First Vision

Loose pencil silhouette with construction lines.

Refining the Silhouette, front: the frogging drawn in full with domed buttons, a lace bodice added beneath the open jacket, the Westucci buckle named at the waist, lace ruffle cuffs, and the trunk bag held at the side

Refining the Silhouette, back: braid worked onto the shoulders of the jacket, welt pockets on the trousers, the same lace ruffle cuffs, and a gold trim traced down the outer seam of the trouser leg

STAGE 2 OF 5

Refining the Silhouette

Proportions and lace details added.

Material Study: the figure annotated with the fabrics and hardware chosen for Le Siecle d'Or Look Two - Italian silk in a luxe satin finish that is structured yet fluid, French lace of delicate craftsmanship and intricate detailing, a brass W buckle in a polished gold tone as the signature hardware, and the Mini Trunk Bag in Italian leather with brass corners and fittings

STAGE 3 OF 5

Material Study

Exploring fabrics, textures, and hardware.

Finished Illustration, front: the complete rendering of Le Siecle d'Or Look Two in colour, a cropped black jacket with gold frogging worn open over an ivory lace bodice, wide ivory trousers braided in gold under sheer panels, a black Westucci belt, gold sandals, and the black trunk bag with gold hardware

Finished Illustration, back: the same rendering from behind, gold frogging filling the back of the cropped jacket, lace ruffle cuffs at the wrists, gold braid running the length of the ivory trouser to the floor, and the trunk bag carried at the side

STAGE 4 OF 5

Finished Illustration

Complete rendering of the final design.

Craft Detail: close studies of the black Mini Trunk Bag - a top handle of Italian leather rolled and stitched by hand, a lock closure in brass with engraved detail, brass corner protection in a polished finish with signature rivets, the house crest debossed and gold-foiled by hand, glossy Italian calfskin sourced in Tuscany, and brass protective feet for stability and finish

STAGE 5 OF 5

Craft Detail

Close-up study of signature elements.

Le Siècle d’Or — Look 3 5 stages

Look: Three
Stages: Five
Status: Process notebook

From first pencil line to finished plate — the stages behind Look Three of Le Siècle d’Or.

First Vision, front: a loose pencil silhouette of Le Siecle d'Or Look Three with construction lines, a cropped jacket roughed in with rows of frogging and an epaulette at the shoulder, the Westucci buckle at the waist, a ruched skirt falling into a long asymmetric train, an ankle boot, and a trunk-style bag held at the side

First Vision, back: the same pencil silhouette from behind, frogging drawn across the back of the cropped jacket, the skirt falling into a full sweeping train, and the trunk bag held at the side

STAGE 1 OF 5

First Vision

Loose pencil silhouette with construction lines.

Refining the Silhouette, front: the frogging drawn in full with looped braid at the cuffs, a lace corset beneath the open jacket, a jewelled collar and drop earrings, the Westucci buckle named at the waist, tiers of ruffles over the skirt, open-toe ankle boots, and the trunk bag held at the side

Refining the Silhouette, back: looped braid filling the back of the cropped jacket and running down the sleeves, the ruched skirt worked out into layered tiers falling to a full train, and the trunk bag held at the side

STAGE 2 OF 5

Refining the Silhouette

Proportions and lace details added.

Material Study: the figure annotated with the materials chosen for Le Siecle d'Or Look Three - Italian leather in soft nappa with a smooth structure, French lace in a delicate floral motif, lightweight and fluid Italian silk, soft tulle layers for sheer volume and drama, hand-applied gold braid, brass hardware in antique gold, and statement jewellery of mixed crystals and gold plating. Four fabric swatches are set out beneath - Italian leather in black, French lace in ivory, Italian silk in ivory and tulle in ivory - beside notes calling for a classic black and gold palette, heritage inspired details, a timeless feminine silhouette, and contrasting textures for depth and movement

STAGE 3 OF 5

Material Study

Exploring fabrics, textures, and hardware.

Finished Illustration, front: the complete rendering of Le Siecle d'Or Look Three in colour, a cropped black leather jacket with gold frogging worn open over an ivory lace corset, crystal jewellery at the throat and ears, a black Westucci belt, a ruched ivory skirt breaking into tiers of tulle, black open-toe ankle boots, and the black trunk bag with gold hardware

Finished Illustration, back: the same rendering from behind, gold braid filling the back of the black leather jacket and running down the sleeves, lace ruffle cuffs at the wrists, the ivory tulle skirt opening out into a full sweeping train, and the trunk bag carried at the side

STAGE 4 OF 5

Finished Illustration

Complete rendering of the final design.

STAGE 5 OF 5

Craft Detail

Close-up study of signature elements.

THROUGH TO CONCEPT DESIGNS

La Belle Marine 3 looks · 15 stages

La Belle Marine — Look 1 5 stages

Look: One
Stages: Five
Status: Process notebook

From first pencil line to finished plate — the stages behind Look One of La Belle Marine.

First Vision, front: a loose pencil silhouette of La Belle Marine Look One with construction lines, a striped bodice roughed in with a lace-up front and puffed shoulders, a high ruffled waist with a belt, wide trousers opening into a floor-length sweep, and a trunk bag with its crest held at the side

First Vision, back: the same pencil silhouette from behind, the striped bodice plain across the back, the belted ruffled waist gathered above wide trousers that fall to a full hem, and the trunk bag held at the side

STAGE 1 OF 5

First Vision

Loose pencil silhouette with construction lines.

Refining the Silhouette, front: the lace-up front drawn properly through its eyelets, the belt given its buckle and punched holes, and a scalloped edge traced down the outer seam and around the hem

Refining the Silhouette, back: the striped bodice refined across the back, the belted ruffle waist detailed, and the scalloped trim running the full length of the outer seam to the floor

STAGE 2 OF 5

Refining the Silhouette

Proportions and lace details added.

Material Study: the figure annotated with the materials chosen for La Belle Marine Look One - Italian silk jersey in a classic red and ivory stripe, Italian silk satin in midnight navy, a lace-up detail on brass eyelets engraved with Westucci, and a scalloped trim with a gold hand-painted edge. The Westucci Mini Trunk is drawn separately beside the figure, handcrafted in Italy in Italian calf leather with brass hardware, an enamelled finish and the signature laurel W crest, with the engraved brass corner protectors and the gold crest enlarged in their own studies

STAGE 3 OF 5

Material Study

Exploring fabrics, textures, and hardware.

Finished Illustration, front: the complete rendering of La Belle Marine Look One in colour, a red and ivory striped bodice laced in white through gold eyelets with puffed shoulders, sapphire and gold jewellery, a belted midnight navy trouser with scalloped gold down the outer seam and around the hem, red and gold sandals, and the navy trunk bag with gold corners and crest

Finished Illustration, back: the same rendering from behind, the striped bodice buttoned at the nape, the belted ruffle waist in navy, and the scalloped gold trim running the full length of the trouser to a wide sweeping hem, with the trunk bag carried at the side

STAGE 4 OF 5

Finished Illustration

Complete rendering of the final design.

Craft Detail: a close study of the navy Westucci Mini Trunk annotated throughout - a top handle of Italian calf leather rolled and padded by hand, handcrafted brass hardware in a 24k gold finish, solid brass corner protection inspired by heritage travel trunks, a custom brass lock engraved with the Westucci crest, premium fine-grain Italian calfskin, hand-stitched saddle stitching placed by Italian artisans, solid brass protective feet, and the gold laurel and crown crest centred on the face

STAGE 5 OF 5

Craft Detail

Close-up study of signature elements.

La Belle Marine — Look 2 5 stages

Look: Two
Stages: Five
Status: Process notebook

From first pencil line to finished plate — the stages behind Look Two of La Belle Marine.

First Vision, front: a loose pencil silhouette of La Belle Marine Look Two with construction lines, a scalloped short-sleeved top roughed in over a fitted bodice, and a trouser drawn narrow at the hip opening into a long flared hem

First Vision, back: the same pencil silhouette from behind, the scalloped sleeves and hem of the top indicated, and the lacing with its hanging tassel drawn down the outer seam of the flared trouser

STAGE 1 OF 5

First Vision

Loose pencil silhouette with construction lines.

Refining the Silhouette, front: the lacing drawn through its eyelets down both outer seams from hip to hem with tassels hanging free, the top edged in scallops at neck, sleeve and hem, the bodice buttoned down the centre front, and a W on the sandal

Refining the Silhouette, back: the scalloped top refined across the back over a laced bodice, and the lacing running down both outer seams of the flared trouser with tassels hanging clear of the hem

STAGE 2 OF 5

Refining the Silhouette

Proportions and lace details added.

Material Study: the materials for La Belle Marine Look Two grouped by garment. The top is French lace with a scalloped trim, sheer, delicate and lightweight. The trousers are Italian silk satin in a red and ivory stripe with lace-up side details and a silk tassel cord. The jewellery carries the signature anchor motif in enamel and brass with midnight navy accents, and the detailing is scalloped edges, a fine lace finish and a handcrafted look. Three material swatches are set out - French lace in midnight navy, silk satin in red and ivory stripe, and ivory silk lining - with the anchor bag drawn again as a hardware study in brass with an antique gold finish over enamel and midnight navy leather, and notes reading timeless nautical influence, designed in London, handcrafted details and signature Westucci aesthetic

STAGE 3 OF 5

Material Study

Exploring fabrics, textures, and hardware.

Finished Illustration, front: the complete rendering of La Belle Marine Look Two in colour, sheer navy lace scalloped at every edge over gold beneath, anchor earrings and a navy bead necklace, wide red and ivory vertically striped trousers laced with gold cord through eyelets with tassels hanging free, white sandals carrying the W, and the navy and gold anchor bag held in the hand

Finished Illustration, back: the same rendering from behind, the sheer navy lace top scalloped at sleeve and hem, and the red and ivory striped trouser laced in gold down both outer seams with tassels hanging clear, the anchor bag carried at the side

STAGE 4 OF 5

Finished Illustration

Complete rendering of the final design.

Craft Detail: a close study of the navy anchor bag annotated throughout - a top handle in navy Italian leather, solid brass rings with an 18k gold finish, hand-polished brass hardware, the signature cross detail in brass at the crown, and hand-applied studs with reinforced corners following the anchor line. Three details are enlarged in their own circles: the precise hand-stitching and edge finishing, the gold-plated W monogram, and the gold-foil Westucci signature

STAGE 5 OF 5

Craft Detail

Close-up study of signature elements.

La Belle Marine — Look 3 5 stages

Look: Three
Stages: Five
Status: Process notebook

From first pencil line to finished plate — the stages behind Look Three of La Belle Marine.

First Vision, front: a loose pencil silhouette of La Belle Marine Look Three with construction lines, a gown roughed in with a deep plunge edged in scalloped lace, a sash tied in a bow at the waist with tails flowing to one side, a slit traced up the front with lace along both edges, lace cuffs, and a trunk bag held at the side

First Vision, back: the same pencil silhouette from behind, the back left open above the wrapped sash, the tails falling away to one side, the gown narrowing through the waist and opening to a full hem, and the trunk bag held at the side

STAGE 1 OF 5

First Vision

Loose pencil silhouette with construction lines.

Refining the Silhouette, front: scalloped lace worked along the plunge, both edges of the slit, the cuffs and the hem, with the lacing drawn crossing the neckline and the sash bow tightened at the waist

Refining the Silhouette, back: the wrapped sash refined at the waist with its tails falling to one side, and scalloped lace carried down the centre back and around the full hem of the gown

STAGE 2 OF 5

Refining the Silhouette

Proportions and lace details added.

Material Study: three painted fabric swatches with their properties written out - Italian silk, lightweight with a fluid drape and luminous finish in red and ivory stripes; French lace, delicate in a floral pattern with scalloped edges and hand-finished; and silk organza, sheer and structured for elegant volume in navy blue. Five construction details are drawn separately beside the figure: the lace neckline with French lace trim, corset lacing and refined femininity; the lace cuff with a scalloped edge and intricate handcrafted detail; the waist sash in silk organza, hand-tied with a flowing drape; and the handbag in Italian leather with brass hardware, a W buckle and a structured silhouette

STAGE 3 OF 5

Material Study

Exploring fabrics, textures, and hardware.

Finished Illustration, front: the complete rendering of La Belle Marine Look Three in colour, a red and ivory horizontally striped gown edged in ivory lace at the plunge, slit, cuffs and hem, laced in white across the chest, a navy organza sash tied at the waist with tails carrying out behind, ruby and gold jewellery, gold sandals, and the navy and gold trunk bag held in the hand

Finished Illustration, back: the same rendering from behind, a scalloped lace collar at the nape, the navy sash wrapped at the waist with its tails falling to one side, and the stripe shaping the gown to a full sweeping hem, with the trunk bag carried at the side

STAGE 4 OF 5

Finished Illustration

Complete rendering of the final design.

STAGE 5 OF 5

Craft Detail

Close-up study of signature elements.

THROUGH TO CONCEPT DESIGNS

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