Happy Holidays!
Claude Montana circa 1990
and a special present from us
a vintage Claude Montana fashion show
Have a fashion filled fabulous New Year!
Love,
Jeanne and Claude
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Sunday, December 2, 2012
GORGEOUS GOWNS GOING...GOING...GONE...-Kerry Taylor Auctions
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| Halston Lot 201 Estimate £400-600 |
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| Claude Montana Lot 233 Estimate £400-600 |
Madame Grés
Lot 193
Estimate £600-1000
Can you guess which one is my favorite?
Kerry Taylor Auctions
Passion for Fashion Auction
London
Dec. 4 at 2:00 pm
for a full catalog and on line bidding please visit
Sunday, October 14, 2012
WILL YOU MARRY ME? Kerry Taylor Antique and Vintage Fashion Auction October 16
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Lot 364
Two bridal/presentation gowns, 1930s, both bias-cut, one of ivory satin printed with small white leaves,
the other of satin brocaded overall with small gold flowerheads and a lace trimmed ivory satin bedjacket
Antique and vintage fashion, textiles and accessories
Tuesday October 16th at 10.30am
Session 1 – 10.30am, lots 1-250
Session 2 – 2pm, lots 251 to end of the sale
Venue: 249-253 Long Lane, Bermondsey, London, SE1 4PR
Sunday 14th October, 12-4pm
Monday 15th October, 9-5pm
THERE IS NO VIEWING ON THE MORNING OF THE SALE
for a full catalog please visit
Bidding also via
Monday, October 8, 2012
LONDON CALLING-Manhattan Vintage Clothing Show and Sale
OCT 12TH & OCT 13TH, 2012
MANHATTAN VINTAGE CLOTHING SHOW & SALE
Metropolitan Pavilion
125 West 18th Street
(Between 6th & 7th Aves)
NYC
$20 AT THE DOOR / $15 ONLINE
Also shop the online Carnaby Street Collection until Nov. 25th.
Friday, October 5, 2012
LAST CALL! Comme des Garcons and Balenciaga
"Cristobal Balenciaga, collectionneur de modes" et "Comme des garçons, White Drama"
I had the chance to visit this with Kerry Taylor of Kerry Taylor Auctions a few months ago. I not sure what was better, the exhibition or the lesson in fashion history that day from Kerry.
34 quai d'Austerlitz, Paris
until October 7!
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Thursday, September 20, 2012
VINTAGE COLLECTIONS-Paris Fashion Week
10:00-21:00
Salon Rohan
Place André Malraux
Métro Palais Royal-Musée du Louvre
Look no further than the elegant Hotel du Louvre where the first ever Parisian event dedicated to iconic, luxury and inspirational vintage fashion will be held.
See you there!
Friday, June 22, 2012
A PEEK AT MY CLOSET-Kerry Taylor Auctions
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| Lot 179 A pair of rare Westwood/Mclaren black patent 'SEX' stilletoes, circa 1976, the insoles stamped `Especially for SEX, 430 Kings Road, Chelsea, Made in England', with metal studded uppers, the ankle straps with buckles and bondage loops, Estimate £450-600 and they are MY SIZE!!!!!!! |
Lot 252
A Romeo Gigli limited edition sequined 'serpent' dress, Autumn-Winter 1998-99
Estimate £600-1000
Whenever I visit my friends that I haven't seen in awhile one of the first things that we do (after cocktails of course) is a rummage through their closets.
This is one of my favorite things to do, not only do I get to see their new finds and hear their funny and wonderful stories about their finds, I end up with fun things for myself and even a few gems for future auctions.
This is one of my favorite things to do, not only do I get to see their new finds and hear their funny and wonderful stories about their finds, I end up with fun things for myself and even a few gems for future auctions.
Here are some of my fantasy wardrobe picks. If these are hidden in your closet, you know how to reach me.
Many more fabulous finds at Kerry's next auction so be sure to check out the online catalog!
Many more fabulous finds at Kerry's next auction so be sure to check out the online catalog!
Passion for Fashion Auction
Kerry Taylor Auctions
June 26 at 2:00 in her new and exciting location!
For more information and an online catalog please visit
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
FOR YOUR GUYS ONLY-Consignment Finds at Re-Porter
Ann Demeulemeester
Silver Studded Belt
Undercover
Napoleon Hook Jacket
As you know by now I love to search for treasures, visit fashion exhibitions and attend fashion and clothing auctions so when I discovered this great site I just has to share it with you.
Re-porter is a consignment site for men.
A treasure trove of selected brands from Ann Demeulemeester, Helmut Lang, Rick Owens, Yamamoto and of course my all time favorite Undercover, which by the way, is very difficult to find.
The site is beautiful, well laid out, and resembles an on- line fashion exhibition.
Most of the pieces are future collectables that will end up in auctions or museums so visit soon before they are gone.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Rags to Riches-A Hidden Treasure by Jeanne Lanvin
My favorite treasure hunting story of the month.
The photos and press release below are from Kerry Taylor's last auction. As a dealer I have a lot of my own great stories about finding vintage treasures in the most unusual places and most of my most fabulous finds end up in Kerry's hands and later in museums and archives.
It was a thrill to be sitting at the auction while the bids sky rocketed for this unusual piece and yes I was at the markets the next day in case you are wondering!
A few weeks ago a collector was sifting through a London street market when he spotted what appeared to be a good quality gown. It was somewhat crumpled and soiled in appearance but upon inspecting the inside seams he spied a Lanvin label. Despite the initial rather dishevelled appearance of the gown he agreed to purchase it for £70 and brought it straight round to show Kerry Taylor. It was suggested that the dress would benefit from specialist cleaning to try to remove some of the grime and stains – to help its appearance when displayed on a mannequin, as the probable purchaser would be a museum or private collector and so this was done. It was the highlight of the April 17th auction.
The label is a rare one, the gown dating from 1945 the year of liberation from German occupation at the end of World War II. What also made the dress unique is that a miniature version of it appeared in 'Le Theatre de la Mode’ – an exhibition of the best of French couture which was displayed on dolls and exhibited in Paris and London in 1945 in aid of post-war charities. The gown had unusual wide, curving hips formed from horse hair panniers. One of Lanvin’s claims to fame in her early career was the 'Robe de Style' which also used panniers and was extremely popular and widely imitated in the early 1920s. Jeanne Lanvin died in 1946 so this dress is from one of her last major periods of her creativity. At the auction it created international interest from museums and collectors alike. Three telephones battled it out with the dress ultimately selling to an important European private collector.
I hope that this inspires you to go out a find some treasures of your own.
If you have any treasures in your closet let me know.
Her next auction is in June and consignments are being accepted now.
See you there!
Monday, April 16, 2012
NOT SO FAMOUS BUT FABULOUS-Kerry Taylor Auctions
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| Lot 285 Two novelty 'mini' dresses, 1960s, one formed from beige cotton printed with `Be Beautiful in a Potato Sack....fill with 100 lbs or more of charm and save money on new French inspired creations' and other witty advice and fashion lines - empire, trapeze and balloon, the other printed with a Venetian gondolier, together with a pair of white vinyl Courreges style boots, size 7 |
Lot 283
Dior-influenced cocktail dresses circa 1956-57 of emerald green satin with bow to bodice, and curved pleats to rear skirt, together with a watermelon pink nylon prom gown.
Please refer to the catalogue for a description of the 3rd dress in this lot.
Lot 291
A 'Mondrian' style wool mini-dress, American, circa 1965, a high street imitation of Saint Laurent's iconic design, with red colour blocks within a black inserted gridwork, ivory wool ground.
These 3 lots will be offered tomorrow morning April 17 via Kerry Taylor Auctions in London.
Believe it or not, they are not by top well known designers but still fabulous and certainly eye-catching I'm sure that you'll agree.
If you are a designer label diva don't worry there are lots of collectable pieces by Mugler, Margiela, Gaultier, Moschino, Alaia, and Chanel just take a look at the catalog and don't forget that you can bid until your heart is content via
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Friday, March 9, 2012
LET ME SHARE MY FANTASY
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Titiana
Persephone
Adriane-Made for Helen Gurley Brown
Just one of my many fantasies, the only one that I'll be sharing with you today (wink) is to own one of these great pieces made from hand- enameled metal mesh.
The first is my favorite.
I would pair it with my black leather pants and be ready for anything
(well except dealing with airport security of course!)
Thursday, March 8, 2012
And the Answer is...
Charles James
1946
photo above from
Photos from previous post are from Kent State, Fashion Institute of Technology and the Metropolitan Museum NYC
Thanks to everyone for their answers. Hmmm...next quiz will have to be a bit more difficult.
I'm sure that all of the Mugler fans will agree that James was an important influence on Thierry Mugler.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
YOU THINK THAT YOU ARE SO SMART-PROVE IT
Hint-He left Chicago and moved to Long Island, NY with 70 cents, a Pierce arrow and a few hats as his only possessions. He showed one of his most successful collections in 1947.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Forget the Flowers and Buy Me Vintage-Kerry Taylor Auctions
Lot 81
A Christian Dior boutique polka dot corset dress, 1980s, labelled and numbered 56878, the bodice of stretch polyamide above tiered chiffon and tulle printed skirts; together with similar corset bodice.
Lot 383
A Chanel 'Lichenstein' style printed jumper, Autumn-Winter 2001, labelled and size 40, front printed with Coco and speech bubble 'Just a drop of No 5', red stripes to back and sleeves.
Lot 39
A Poster Dresses Ltd. London `Eye' paper dress, 1960s, Made in the USA by by Nodina Products Corporation, un-opened in original packaging, `1st Edition', `Throw it away? Never! When you're finally tired of wearing it why not ...Cut open all of the seams and hang it on your wall as a poster.
Forget the flowers they don't last.
No chocolates for me I'm still dieting.
What I really want for Valentine's Day are any or all of the lots above.
You can buy them at Kerry Taylor Auctions on Tuesday February 7.
For a full catalog bidding and preview information please visit:
Thursday, January 19, 2012
The King of Cling-Azzedine Alaia-Groninger Museum
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| Alaia Summer 2003 (photo Robert Kot) "Less is more" so I decided to choose just dress for this post and it wasn't easy. An exciting year of fashion exhibitions starting with Azzedine Alaia in the 21st Century at the Groninger Museum in The Netherlands until May 6. For a breathtaking slide show and more information please visit: http://www.groningermuseum.nl/en/exhibition/azzedine-ala%C3%AF-21st-century Which one is your favorite? |