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Of Mothers and Their Sons.... Rosina and Luca at C Of Mothers and Their Sons.... Rosina and Luca at Christmas. What an extraordinary Single Mother, what a Profound Son.
S E R I O U S JUST QUIETLY IN YOUR HALLWAY, JOSEP S E R I O U S JUST QUIETLY IN YOUR HALLWAY, JOSEPH BEUYS’ GRAY FELT SUIT. ABSOLUTE SILENCE. IT’S LIKE HAVING THE RENAISSANCE LACCOON IN YOUR ENTRY.
Ok, Kids..... a favorite. RTW? COUTURE? I don’t Ok, Kids..... a favorite. RTW? COUTURE? I don’t know, I don’t care.... it just WAS. A backwards coat that worked towards the back like a hospital gown in anthracite double faced cashmere. You can see the raised seams with insets of horse hair allowing the fabric to move upward and down ward ..... known as “ Thread of Life” as invented by my art director, Larissa Ryzhova..... genius! The toile of tailleur created by my premier de tailleur, Madame Christine Von Aesch. The coat is asymmetrically cut in the back so that there is greater walking room ease over Silver Lace Pants over light gray gauze cashmere. Out of my f———g mind over the chic. Like a drug fir the memory!
Two weeks ago this knock you off of your feet and Two weeks ago this knock you off of your feet and out item came up for auction at Pierre Berge’s auction house in Paris— Pierre Berge Associates. Only one ever made in the Sixties by Cartier for Baroness Helene de Rothschild. Her day watch..... on spot Killer! A Bagnoire of sorts, with two wooden planes... one outside, one inside. You will notice that the wood is not highly varnished and precious. It looks a bit worn and the wood is pickled which brings the characteristic the composition even more seductive. I am very excited because a dear friend of mine purchased it, and I will get to visit. Now, you know that I cannot leave the story right there. I must tell you that more than 20+ years ago there was a group of us sitting at Bice in Milano. We went over for some Christmas shopping and I am sure.... eating. We were all having dinner and the great visionary, Andrea Buccelatti and his wife were with us. During that dinner— Christmas Joy and bottles of great red wine, with my probing, Andrea designed a magnificent watch on his napkin. ..... an Oval, unisex, small pink gold tray to hold it, and the face of the watch is made of individual, hand-set pieces of wood marquetry inset to look like the Basilica in Rome. The band would then be upholstered matte brown crocodile with pink gold deployment buckle. It. Was. Incredible. Andrea explained that to create this he had to have at least twelve to put into production..... then he could introduce it into the international collection. So, right there at the table I committed to two, Tatiana and Serge- 2, Jimmy Galanos-1, Andrea-2, Suzy Gandini-1, so we are up to 8!.... and we told Andrea that we would come up with at least six more takers. It was the most beautiful watch in the world...... It never happened..... Andrea lost the desire, of course became very busy, and fell into an unattractive divorce. But since I am addicted, I will never forget this evening..... and now I will visit this Cartier wood!
2003, Paris, The Romanian Embassy, a palace constr 2003, Paris, The Romanian Embassy, a palace constructed entirely in nude and almost cinnabar marble...... the backdrop for the Spring Couture Collection that I am about to present. There is not one exit in my “comforting “ black. The collection is predominantly in white and ivory with touches of light taupe, ash, vanilla, pistachio, beige, alabaster, and straw.... one straw embroidered jacket by Lesage to look like a tortoise shell, with it’s under lining being small oak wooden beads.... shown on the magnificent Christina Khruse. The techniques are amped up since the pallet is almost invisible. The girls that I worship are all here...Jade, Erin, Alec, Eve R, Kirsten, Coco, Ulla, Eugenia, Collette, Katja, Anisstasia, Fernanda...... And more.in the midst of the cabine, a woman and legendary model has come out of retirement to show two looks. Karen Bjornson, the quiet legend, giving her calm witchcraft of perfect grace to the collection. Here I am dressing her in her first look, a bit of Haight Ashbury Couture- an embroidered white cotton pique shirt embroidered with white French knots of my hand writing about carnal seduction and concentration, and the high point on the runway of bleached tie- dyed jeans, with a one layer, white Taroni Gazaar Trench Coat floating over her shoulders. Please note my reverence both for my craft, and for this extraordinary woman.
J A R..... The most incredible time piece in the w J A R..... The most incredible time piece in the world: wood- platinum- stingray. A world unto it’s own.
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Ricky Q, help me on this one.... this is what we a Ricky Q, help me on this one.... this is what we are missing in conceptual artistic communication and inspiration. ...... a marriage through the seduction of possibility. So, in the seventies Halston signed a deal to design shoes for a company called Garolini. Great, even satin boots in hot house red that Rosina needed oxygen over when she saw them on Carla Araque. The point: instead of some beautiful pump on some aristocratic foot and ankle, this was the international advertisement.... Victor Hugo took a sterling , flat handled soup spoon and attached it to a “Chanel” heel. Two were made... one fir Halston’s house and one in the private collection of Elsa Peretti. Andy Warhol was twisted out of his mind that he didn’t think of this, but appeased because H spent mucho money in advertising this image in Interview. How much do you long to see a connection like this or the images that the great Helmut Lang used from Robert Mapplethorpe.... you know, the unzipped man in a suit. Today, dead brains get models in clothes.... no conceptual content. @rickyandray
Alien communication— a Chinese BC terra cotta wa Alien communication— a Chinese BC terra cotta water vessel looking Etruscan, in presence with Khmer dressed in sterling Peretti, an Ivory Cuff that was once worn by The Vreeland, and rest your feet on a Mongiardino ottoman. Remember, when you are not present.... they speak to one another.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! 2020? But here a quick wet into MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! 2020? But here a quick wet into wet watercolor on the thick, coarse paper that he would love. Perhaps, 1974... Joe Eula sitting across the desk in Halston’s studio, upstairs on 68th and Madison Avenue..... Church! You should know that as Eula was doodling Santa, H was designing the uniforms for The American Olympic Team. He wanted the “Aaaammeerrrracan” Red parkas lined in mink. Since Montgomery Ward produced them, they were not..... but both men and women were able to purchase a chic hooded parka with zippers.... looking right out of Made To Order for $149.00!
The Japanese garden with Shogun red lacquered tote The Japanese garden with Shogun red lacquered totems, where Dianne Alabaster M. Committed our crimes!
Ok, there must be a significant reason why so many Ok, there must be a significant reason why so many of our “WALK - INS”, our visionaries are leaving this plane. Today, this TOUCHSTONE of a man, Jack Lenor Larsen left us.... and you know that he has not crossed over yet, because he is too fastidious and perfect and too much is left unsettled at his extraordinary compound in Easthampton ( which I detest— quilted leather suburban enclave, as opposed to a quilted wool jersey bag that Coco carried), his compound called LONGHOUSE. He was a visionary, a cultural ambassador to the East, a Shaman, a man of wisdom, curiosity and and Predictions. He would have grand lectures on Japanese pottery and raise the subject to the status of Versailles. He would give receptions for hundreds, ..... which I loved the most, so that Dianna Alabaster M. .... my partner in Crime since 1987!!!! Could follow him and spy on his regal bearing. He would “float on the balls of his feet, as Ward Bennett told us about Pauline de Rothschild, wearing white linen robes and a perfect shogun hat in hand woven wicker... utter couture. Dianne and I would not only faint, but IMPERSONATE! In the photo I am going to post next to his lordship, on the grounds he had a descending perspective of columns painted in THE PERFECT COLOR OF JAPANESE LACQUERED VREELAND RED. Well.... I was working in a collection and I wanted THAT RED to be the base... every fabric dyed in that shade.... Double Faced wool, cashmere, satin, Georgette, chiffon, gazaar, knitted cashmere, silk gros de longres, jersey.... you get it.... EVERYTHING!!!! So Dianne and I went to a reception there with a mission. We backed down the aisle of red Japanese totems and with a little knife, Madame Alabaster scrapped a sample of THE RED!!!!! Yes, we committed a crime, but he would have forgiven us for our intention. I have not even told you about his beyond visionary textile firm. I could NEVER sell his fabric in apparel, but I always included him into a collection because he, like Mrs. Gandini were necessities in a collection to show POSSIBILITIES! One season Mr. Larson made fish net... thick, open weave wonder with weight in sterling silver. I am going to guess that this was Spring of 1998.
How I wish to live and hold myself in the next yea How I wish to live and hold myself in the next year in the face of becoming.
From @pgayetapp ...a 1958 ( timeless ) INFANTA by From @pgayetapp ...a 1958 ( timeless ) INFANTA by Monsieur Dior. Based on Velasquez, “Las Meninus Ans Infanta”. Hem the front to above the ankle with feathers on your pumps and a tatoo on your neck.... 1958 becomes 2029.
The necessity of being transported...Schloss Nymp The necessity of being transported...Schloss Nymphenburg
Generations repeat.... La Guinness, La Tennant. By Generations repeat.... La Guinness, La Tennant. By the way..... this is an Emerald earring and this is the cut of a Black Bombazine Balenciaga Neckline.
Ninth wonder of the world, Monsieur Joseph Graf. A Ninth wonder of the world, Monsieur Joseph Graf. A visionary amongst me in creating environments for clients by distilling history, culture, and Graf it all together.... speechless. The problem, other than a few rooms, we are unable to see the depth of his work. I once pleaded with him to create a book, and alas, he cannot because his clients want complete privacy. But here you have the man, and as you can see through him to the genius.
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The Master directing Stella? Stella directing The The Master directing Stella? Stella directing The Master?
Something quite vast occurred yesterday, a very sp Something quite vast occurred yesterday, a very special, peaceful woman with supreme grace left this plane. She has probably not crossed over yet, but the impact of her leaving us has left all of us in shock, speechless, and just a bit more empty in accepting..... life. She was infused with a sparkled essence that can only be known as “Stella”. In 2007 when I finally began working with her, when she would come to fittings I would make her laugh by being her Brando to her Stella in “Street Car Named Desire”, and scream “Stella” as I was pinning her. There are so many great women that I am so privileged to have worked with, but her carriage, grace, poise, and damn right-on edge allowed your collection to be lifted to another level. The first time Stella walked for me was Fall RTW 2007. I opened the show with her in a Sable pull-over, gray flannel jeans, elephant alligator back pack and gloves, and Sam ran out to get a pair of studious, nerd eye glasses..... I wanted to add to her mystique by throwing a curve ball with Stella re-calibrating couture.... overpowering and owning the clothes. This particular photo shows you Stella being styled by Edward and Garren before being presented to The Master, Stephen Meisel. I wanted her to wear the huge black sable “Lost In Space” Toque with the Chartreuse Moire strapless gown. Everyone was in a flurry because they knew that The Master would not approve. She handled Edward, Pat, Garren.... she handled The Master, and she handled me, quietly explaining that the impact of the look needed elimination. Her calm was her essence, may she remain within us, as she is now in the comfort of God.
The Japanese- French shape and lacquer aesthetic i The Japanese- French shape and lacquer aesthetic is a mantra that I cannot live without. It is a religion. Actually, in every culture.
Ok, we all know that there is Never a vision of MO Ok, we all know that there is Never a vision of MOM coming down the staircase that is Not spectacular.... but what I want you to to notice is that behind her is tge colossal rat, James Brady.... He cut his teeth in Paris working for Mr. Fairchild, fawning at her feet, and occasionally stabbing her in the back. But what makes me say this is that the extent of his rudeness and hurt would not materialize until he became Editor in Chief for HB. What he did to the woman who discovered me, Mrs. Eve Orton is without question evil. Eventually this rat found himself at The New York Post.... where all rats find themselves..... and when Eve died he wrote the nastiest obit ever. My favorite line was.... and I paraphrase, “ ... ... as she got old, I would see her at Elaine’s not looking terribly good, with her new, young fashion designer—(me)— And it always looked like she got the check....” When Eve killed herself ( yes), I organized a magnificent memorial which was entirely taken care of by Emperors I and II, Valentino and Giancarlo Giammetti. Yes, they picked up the check.
I was receiving an award in Philadelphia, and both I was receiving an award in Philadelphia, and both my Father, Emanuel and the Mayor were there. So after the Major gave me the award, I gave it to my Father. Before the event began I arrived from New York with Rosina and Sam and we dressed 13 mannequin in all red clothes.... always an odd number please. Then after they were dressed, I placed them in situation to look as if they were sharing gossip about me. Those controlling the event were not pleased with this off- tableau.
Spring.... trapunto silk Faille jacket and tube ba Spring.... trapunto silk Faille jacket and tube bag with clear plastic had shields.
Ladies and Gentlemen, may I introduce the great, c Ladies and Gentlemen, may I introduce the great, calm musical genius, Mr. Frank Zappa. When I was a young boy I adored the atonality and political protests, social observations, and perversity of his music with his band, “ The Mothers of Intention”. And then came the album that he made with Captain Beefheart, which I would use in a presentation today. His music captured the twisted consciousness of our culture.
Displaced seaming, finding a new vocabulary and su Displaced seaming, finding a new vocabulary and suggesting a silhouette that ads strength not forgetting ease. The mind roams.
Fitting in my old studio on Broadway and Spring St Fitting in my old studio on Broadway and Spring Streets.... the magic of those ten years are always with me. Michael Gabelli created the office, as I need constant natural light, high ceilings, white varnished floors, and mirrors, mirrors, mirrors. And, of course inspiring toiles.
A dress in homage to the great Rudi Gernrich. Shee A dress in homage to the great Rudi Gernrich. Sheer mesh bodice, mesh insets on matte jersey, long ties floating around the body with.... notice.... hatch bars, based on the twig compositions in the film : Blair Witch Project.
Good Morning New York! Snow—- a Joy and Purifica Good Morning New York! Snow—- a Joy and Purification for the city.
Something really great from Joe Eula, 1975. 1- Mr Something really great from Joe Eula, 1975. 1- Mrs. Paley in a bias chiffon caught at the shoulder, 2- Pillar Echerviarra in a crepe jumpsuit with a sequined cardigan tied around her shoulders, and 3- Mrs. Onassis ( chicest) with ivory cashmere t-shirt, pants, and pistachio cardigan tied around her waist. Again, an enormous eye- opener and education from Halston.
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