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Archive for December, 2010
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Monday, December 27th, 2010Balenciaga Exhibit in NYC- A Must See!!!
Sunday, December 19th, 2010
"Religious Life" - Photo by Kenny Komer
If you’re planning a trip into New York City this winter, please do not miss this wonderful exhibition of Cristobal Balenciaga’s clothing. It is at the Queen Sofia Spanish Institute on Park Avenue. When we wrote about this show a few weeks ago, I had not actually seen it. There are 3 floors to go through and the exhibition includes a fashion video on the top floor and then 2 levels with delicious, iconic, sculpted and architectural beauties. I have seen these pieces in books and to see them in person is really a treat. The displays are organized into inspirationally themed categories with terrific backdrops and art for many of the vignettes.
"The Bullfight"- photo by Kenny Komer
Pictured here is an evening ensemble from the Winter 1960 collection.
“Dance” (see below) was a fantastic collection of cocktail dresses that oozes Balenciaga’s Spanish heritage.
"Dance"- photo by Kenny Komer
The Museum’s website states that “The exhibition was conceived by Oscar de la Renta, Chairman of the Institute’s Board of Directors, who has worked closely with the exhibition team to develop and realize the show. Mr. de la Renta himself began his career in fashion working in Madrid at Eisa, one of the Spanish branches of Balenciaga’s fashion empire.”
“The exhibition curator is Hamish Bowles, Vogue‘s European Editor at Large and the curator of the 2001 exhibition Jacqueline Kennedy: The White House Years…”
Through February 19th, 2011.
Michelle Obama Wears Vintage Norman Norrell
Friday, December 17th, 2010
The world always watches what Michelle Obama wears and the black-lace Norman Norell 1950s dress that the First Lady donned for the “Christmas in Washington” concert has vintage lovers buzzing.
The showstopping dress features a high, square neckline and a full skirt and is believed to be the first vintage dress worn by a first lady to a public event.
Visit us to see our selection of Norman Norrell dresses such as this beaded cocktail shift available through 1stdibs.
Holiday Party Dresses
Sunday, December 12th, 2010Need a showstopper for all of the cocktail parties and celebrations that fill the holiday season? Here are just a few haute looks we have in store. Come by and see us or visit 1stdibs if you aren’t in the L.A. area.
Christian Dior coral beaded shift from the 1960s
Halston gold silk satin dress from the 1980s
Bill Blass taffeta and jersey evening gown
