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
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