Thursday, September 29, 2011

EVERYONE WANTS TO BE A GODDESS

 



I know that I do. 
Now which one do I choose?

Kerry Taylor Auctions is pleased to announce the sale of the Yuki fashion archive.
 A large tranche of his collection has already been deposited within major museum
collections in Japan and the USA. The remainder is being offered for sale on October 4th and
ranges from some of the earliest pieces of the 1970s though to the 1990s.

For more information on bidding and to view the on-line catalog which offers fabulous fashions, accessories and fashion related collectables from every decade please visit www.kerrytaylorauctions.com

Auction October 4!

Sunday, June 19, 2011

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 AnnĂ©es 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

Thursday, June 9, 2011

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

Friday, May 20, 2011

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?”
 


Thursday, April 14, 2011

Shades of April-Getting Ready for the Easter Parade

John Kloss cotton dress, 1966
 Sculpture Dress, 1989, silk taffeta 
  Photography by Claudia Primangeli / L.e C. Service
Part of the Roberto Capucci  Art into Fashion Exposition
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

Friday, April 8, 2011

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!