Formal Wear

Formal Wear captures an extraordinary moment at San Francisco's California Palace of the Legion of Honour in 1960, where Slim Aarons photographed an assembly of socialites embodying mid-century grace. Mrs. Charles de Limur, Countess Marc de Tristan, and their elegantly dressed companions stand among historic suits of armor, creating an enchanting juxtaposition of aristocratic poise and medieval grandeur. The women's formal gowns, the gleaming armor, and the palace's classical architecture combine to form a tableau of timeless sophistication.

This photograph transforms your space into a portal to an era when social gatherings were carefully orchestrated performances of refinement and taste. Formal Wear brings that world of luxurious composure into your home, where the whimsical contrast of evening wear and ancient armor becomes an enduring conversation piece. Your guests will discover themselves drawn into this captivating scene, sensing the cultural depth and visual wit that Slim Aarons preserved with his distinctive eye for elegant moments.

Available in lustre or matte finish and professionally framed in black, white, or natural wood. This print offers more than decoration; it provides an invitation into a moment of social finesse and visual enchantment that elevates your living space today.