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Mrs Vernon Castle, 1918
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Mrs Vernon Castle, 1918
IRENE CASTLE (nee FOOTE) Dancer, who, with her husband Vernon Castle were known as Americas Dancing Sweethearts. The pair were incredibly successful and their earnings were high. Vernon was killed in a flying accident in 1918. As a leader of fashion, she is pictured here in a particularly elegant evening dress by an unspecified designer. The Tatler comments that, Mrs Vernon Castle has for a long time been the arbiter of fashion in America. What she wears to-day America wears to-morrow, and her wonderful figure and graceful movements show off her costumes to perfection. Date: 1918
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Mrs. Vernon Castle, née Irene Foote, was an iconic figure in American society and the world of dance during the early 20th century. Alongside her husband Vernon Castle, they were renowned as "America's Dancing Sweethearts," their success and high earnings making headlines. In this portrait from 1918, Mrs. Castle is depicted in an exquisitely elegant evening gown, the designer of which remains unspecified. The Tatler noted that for some time, Mrs. Castle had been a trendsetter in fashionable circles, with her impeccable style influencing America's fashion scene. Her stunning figure and graceful movements served to showcase her costumes to perfection, ensuring that what she wore became the talk of the town and what America wore the following day. Tragically, Vernon Castle was killed in a flying accident later that same year, leaving Irene to continue her illustrious career as a dancer and fashion icon in his memory. This portrait stands as a testament to her enduring influence and the timeless allure of her beauty and style.
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