GLAMOUROUS CAREERS-Kerry Taylor Auctions June 21

 An Azzedine Alaia green satin trench coat, 1980s, labelled and size 38, double-breasted, of voluminous cut with tie belt, together with an image of an identical coat being modelled in `Style Elle Nos Années 80 by F.Baudot and J. Demachy' 

Estimation £200-300

 A rare Visionaire No 1, Spring, 1991, no 170 of 1000 limited edition, including the Visionaire's manifesto, reviews of deconstructivist collections by Galliano, Helmut Lang, Margiela, new Romantic style by Claude Montana, Issey Miyake, Yohji and Rei, and a poster `La Meduse' by Pierre et Giles

Estimation £400-600

 

An Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche `Mondrian', knitted cotton mini-dress, circa 1990, labelled and size 42, a re-interpretation of the 1965 original with colour blocks divided by black lines

Estimate £1200-1800

I've worked on Wall Street as a stock broker, at the Harvard Business School in MBA Admissions and at The French Culinary Institute as a Director of Admissions.

Kerry Taylor's new offerings had me dreaming of some other glamourous jobs in addition to clothing dealer that I might want to add to my resume one day.

 

A spy decked out in an Alaia trench coat, a photographer for Visionaire Magazine or the owner of an art gallery that sells Mondrian paintings are just a few of my dream jobs. 

 

If you could change careers what would your next dream job be?

 

Kerry Taylor Auctions London on June 21

A full online catalog is available at www.kerrytaylorauctions.com

CALLING ALL GROUPIES-Christie's Rock and Pop Auction

 Mr. Freedom Jacket worn by Marc Bolan

estimate £5,000-£7,000

 Wooden hat black and classic Michael Jackson fedora

Estimate £2,000-£3,000

 Jimi Hendrix boots

Estimate £3,000-£4,000

Geri Halliwell Spice World platforms

Estimate £500-£700

Christie's London Popular Culture and Entertainment Auction includes memorabilia from all of your favorites-The Beatles, The Ramones, Blondie, RadioHead, Bob Dylan, The Doors and more.

June 14 London South Kensington

For a full catalog of items visit the link below

http://www.christies.com/LotFinder/searchresults.aspx?intSaleID=23234#action=refine&intSaleID=23234&sid=f1153b05-cf6e-4976-915a-bc87210cf03a

WHO CAN LEAVE ME BREATHLESS?

I've been working so much that today I decided to treat myself  take a break and and enjoy the great weather in Paris.

My visit to my favorite boutique or should I say modern museum left me speechless and breathless.

I'm sure that most of you can guess where I was today but if not there are some hints above and below. 

Here are just 2 of his creations that I sold long ago. 

 Also a quote by my all time favorite designer below...

“A woman is not going to buy a little skirt for a lot of money if it’s not for seduction. 

What else are clothes made for?”

 

Shades of April-Getting Ready for the Easter Parade

John Kloss cotton dress, 1966

http://www.vam.ac.uk/images/image/64241-popup.html

 Sculpture Dress, 1989, silk taffeta 

  Photography by Claudia Primangeli / L.e C. Service
Part of the Roberto Capucci  Art into Fashion Exposition

http://www.philamuseum.org/exhibitions/411.html

Mila Schon blue double faced wool, 1968

http://www.fitnyc.edu/10275.asp 

Getting ready for the Easter parade....

Coco and Man Ray

	This highly specialised collection of documents generated great interest given the rarity of its contents. 93% of the documents and books sold above their estimates and this sale saw the highest online participation across all the auctions. As noted in other auctions at Christie’s, Photographs and Books sales often see increased online participation due to the nature of the works; the values are not only more accessible, but the works are relatively familiar and clients are more comfortable buying online without seeing the pieces in person, based on Christie’s reliable authentication and detailed condition reports. Among the best performing works was l’Architecture Vivante by Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret, and a photograph by Man Ray, Portrait de Coco Chanel, which sold for fifty times its low estimate to a Russian private buyer. VIEW SALES RESULTS >	LOT 311 Man Ray (1890-1976) Coco Chanel's portrait Estimate: €400 – €700 Price realised: €20,000

Just in Time for Spring-Fab Frocks from Kerry Taylor Auctions

Antique, Vintage Fashion, Textiles and Accessories Monday 11th April at 10.30am

Fab frocks for Spring, collectable clothing, affordable designer accessories and much much more will be on auction!

Our April auction catalogue includes an interesting selection fashion, accessories and textiles , including 1940s day and evening wear, 1950s prom gowns, 60s Biba, Saint Laurent from 70s and 80s, and an interesting group of Fante flags from Ghana made in the first half of the 20th century.

Venue: Unit C21, (second floor) 40 Martell Road, West Dulwich, London, SE21 8EN

Viewing: Friday 8th April, 9-5pm and Sunday 10th April, 12-4pm
There is no viewing on the morning of the sale

An online catalogue can be seen at www.kerrytaylorauctions.com 

Good luck!

Love on the Rocks?

A Nolan Miller Orange Silk Chiffon and Sequin Flame Evening Gown,
worn in a performance of 'Love on The Rocks' with Tom Jones.
Property from the Collection of Gladys Knight, Las Vegas, Nevada 
 Lot 21 Estimate $400-600
April 11th and 12th Chicago, IL
http://www.lesliehindman.com/departments/couture/