And the Answer is...

Charles James

1946

photo above from 

http://www.metmuseum.org/Collections/search-the-collections/80097219

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.

YOU THINK THAT YOU ARE SO SMART-PROVE IT

Three dresses three guesses-Who designed these?

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.

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:

www.kerrytaylorauctions.com

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