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.

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The King of Cling-Azzedine Alaia-Groninger Museum

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?

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM US

Happy Holidays from Paris!

Love,

Jeanne and Thierry

Dear Santa, I've Been A Good Girl-LIZ TAYLOR COLLECTION CHRISTIES ONLINE

Dear Santa,

I've been a good girl all year. Please bring me anything from this auction.

I've left pop tarts for the reindeer and some espresso for you.

Love,

me

Great Designers from Alaia to-Zoran-FIT Expo-NYC

I smiled when I read the New York Times article below. 

I have so many pieces that I just may be able to open my own A-Z expo here in Paris.

Starting with one of my favorite designers is this great pale pink bow motif dress by Alaia.

The Great Designers a 2 Part Survey from the Permanent Collection Expo opens today at FIT in New York. This expo will take viewers through the collection from Alaia to Zoran.

Read more about it in the link below.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/01/fashion/the-great-designers-opens-up-fit-museum-collection.html?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=tha210

Calling all Witches-HAPPY BIRTHDAY & K.TAYLOR AUCTION RESULTS

Today was one of those days when the stars were aligned, the witches were casting their spells and Alexander was looking down from the heavens and smiling. 

It is a very special day not only in the auction world...

This post is dedicated to my dear friend Suzanne (aka PunkglamQueen) who happens to be the biggest Alexander McQueen fan that I know.

 Today is her birthday and for other reasons reasons know that this collection is also very special for her.

Happy Birthday Suzanne!

and a big congratulations to Kerry for such an exciting auction.

November 29 Auction Highlights from Kerry Taylor

Lot 156 Alexander McQueen black satin and bugle beaded evening gown, 'In memory of Elizabeth Howe, Salem 1692' collection, Autumn-Winter, 2007, labelled and size 38, also bearing press sample label, the silver beading applied in tress-like bands down the front and back of the gown together with a catwalk image of the gown

HAMMER PRICE £28,000

Lot 158 An Alexander McQueen black velvet and bugle beaded evening gown, 'In memory of Elizabeth Howe, Salem 1692' collection, Autumn-Winter, 2007, labelled and size 38, also bearing press sample label, the iridescent gun metal-blue beading forming a star-burst around the high neck and upper shoulders which descend and trail down the front of the skirt trained skirt, together with a catwalk image of the gown

HAMMER PRICE £65,000

You Tube video Part 2

In Memory of Elizabeth Howe Collection, Salem 1692

Alexander McQueen Fall Winter 2007

Audio Credits*
Portishead - Machine Gun
Ladytron - Predict The Day
Simian Mobile Disco - I Believe 
Ladytron - Burning Up

Get Ready New York-Hermès at Kerry Taylor Auctions

 It doesn't matter that GRN are not my initials I may buy it and call it my

 Get Ready New York bag.

(Yes I'm planning another trip for those of you who've asked)

Lot 4

 An Hermès ox-blood leather duffle bag, late 1950s-early 1960s, stamped Hermès Paris and initials G.R.N, with two buckled straps, 56cm, 22in long

Kerry Taylor Auctions this week

Nov. 29th

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