@BarbraStreisand looked sexy and stunning on the cover of the December 2016 issue of W magazine titled: “Forever Barbra; The Gift That Keeps On Giving”. The accompanying story featured an interview by Lynn Hirschberg titled “The Eternal Star Power Of Barbra Striesand”, with photos by Steven Meisel. This shoot was styled by Edward Enninful. Hirschberg noted that before the shoot, Barbra had requested a fitting at Waldrof Astoria Towers, where she made some edits to her outfits. ““Hem this up a fourth of an inch,” she said about a men’s white dress shirt. She was exact, but she was lovely. And she was right.” For the cover shot, Barbra is seen with an Anne Fontaine black jacket thrown over her right shoulder, a Michael Kors collection pleated, French cuff blouse, a Georgio Armani black tie, Falke fishnet tights and Jimmy Choo peep toe pumps from her own collection. Edward Enninful began his career as fashion director of British youth culture magazine i-D at age 18, the youngest ever to have been named an editor at a major international fashion title. He worked as style director at W magazine for six years before he became the editor-in-chief of British Vogue in Jan 2017. #streisandstylediles #wmagazine #streisand #barbrastreisand #fashion #jimmychoo #michaelkors #falke #armani #annefontaine #edwardenninful https://www.instagram.com/p/BwkdU_jHFFe/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1apjlpl4qqs64

@BarbraStreisand wore this gorgeous purple silk gown in “Hello Dolly” (1969.)       Costumes for Hello Dolly were designed by Irene Sharaff (1910-1993). This was the fourth and last production that Irene would work with Barbra on. Sharaff also designed costumes for Barbra in Funny Girl (both the Broadway and film versions) and for the “A Happening in Central Park” concert. This look was also featured on the cover of LIFE magazine on Feb 14th, 1969. “Hello Dolly” is set in the 1890’s, which inspired this gorgeous Victorian gown. During the mid-1890s, skirts took on an A-line silhouette that was almost bell-like. The late 1890’s returned to tighter sleeves often with small puffs or ruffles capping the shoulder but fitted to the wrist. In the very late 1890’s, the corset elongated, giving the women a slight S-bend silhouette that would be popular well into the Edwardian era. This gown has many of those classic features. It is made from purple silk with a slightly darker purple crew neck lining. The arms and neck are sheer and unlined. The detailing on this dress is what makes it outstanding. Rows of ruched silk in three colors criss-cross this gown and are beautifully weaved into one other. Each handmade flower on this dress features eight ribbon folds and a button at it’s center. These start large at the bottom and decrease in size as they reach the torso of the dress. They also change in color from bottom to top, from various shades of mauve and purple to a pale nude. The belt line of this dress is accented with a ruched mauve V shape. A tiny flower sits at center of the stand up lace collar. The dress features a zipper and hook and eye closure. The ruched silk continues as caps on the shoulders and at the sleeve hems. A matching drawstring purse with a flat bottom featuring all of these elements accessories this dress. A Victorian hat with plume feathers at the crown completed this look in the film. This was one of the many famous costumes saved by Debbie Reynolds. It was auctioned on June 18th, 2011 at an asking price of $20-30,000 USD. #streisandstylediles #barbrastreisand #streisand #hellodolly #irenesharaff #filmcostumes #costumedesign #victorianfashion https://www.instagram.com/p/BwcgijtnWsD/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=106o89ptjtg6

@BarbraStreisand famously wore this Victorian style dress and apron in “Yentl” (1983). The story of Yentl is set in 1873, and this outfit was inspired by day/working/casual dresses from that era. Day dresses like this had high necklines that were either closed, squared or V shaped. One of the fashion trends during this period, were full skirts and high necks with long sleeves. Gowns were made to have curvy silhouettes with emphasis on cinched waistlines. Up to the 1880s, ladies would wear aprons of white muslin with pockets and ruffled edges around the house. This two piece Earth toned, pinstriped, cotton dress features a fitted stand up collar garnished with lace. It has a heavily boned bodice and puffed sleeves. Lace matching the collar trims each sleeve at the wrist. Decorative fabric covered buttons accent the front and wrists. The matching skirt is pleated at the waistline has an elastic waistband with hook and eye closure. The cotton apron has a bib with shoulder straps & a long back tie. A six fold embellishment sit above the thick hem line, and on the bib. Labels inside read: Bermans & Nathans, 40 Camden St. London, NW1. Additionally typed is, "BARBRA STREISAND, 18375, YENTL.”  Nathan's, established in 1790, was the leading house for historical costume as well as supplying Court dress, military uniforms and fancy dress. From the 1950s to 1980s, the company costumed a cannon of classic movies such as the entire James Bond series, The African Queen, Lawrence Of Arabia, Dr Zhivago, A Man For All Seasons, Cleopatra, Murder On The Orient Express, Raiders Of The Lost Ark, Gandhi, Chariots Of Fire and Star Wars. The company was acquired by Angels costumiers in 1992. Films using their costumes have won the best costume design Oscar 37 times. This famous outfit from Yentl sold at auction in 2004 for $3,100.00 USD. #streisandstylediles #barbrastreisand #yentl #bermansandnathans #angelscostumes #filmcostumes #fashionhistory #1800sfashion https://www.instagram.com/p/BwZFK2CnR2r/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=dc2zh2aj25k0