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There are those that captivate... they come along, There are those that captivate... they come along, rarely- especially now, but all we have to do is be silent, patient, and wait and watch and you will discover them right in front of your eye sight. Here, royalty of the species, H and Martha Graham, holding court at H’s house. Captured in seven lines— at most— by the “beam my up Scotty” illustrator- transmitter— Joe Eula. A necessity for the memory and the eyes.
Read Anne Rice’s books— “Lestat”, “Inte Read Anne Rice’s books— “Lestat”, “Interview with a Vampire”, “The Witching Hour”, incredible ..... books about Vampires who have lived for hundreds of years. These are mostly bisexual men who have attained their icy cold handsomeness, primal sensuality, and stark intensity. Really, when you are in culturally rich cities.... you see them. When they see you staring, they stare back and attempt to bring you into their space. Just remember that you do not have to be simply be devoured on the neck to become a vampire..... perhaps you are, and you do not even realize it.... I know several, be careful.
Old- coral- Puce- gray.....the mystery of this neu Old- coral- Puce- gray.....the mystery of this neutral is intoxicating.
Full-On Couture. I want his shoes, and Rosina sent Full-On Couture. I want his shoes, and Rosina sent me to the shop in Rome.... the entire street devoted to couture for the Pope and Cardinals.... incredible, but the shoes!
Upstairs... by the greatest illustrator, SEM. Noti Upstairs... by the greatest illustrator, SEM. Notice Chinese carpet, buff suede banquette, rock crystal and antique gold boxes..... gifts from her lover, the Duke of Westminster.
So, The spring 2015 ad campaign. It’s a blur to So, The spring 2015 ad campaign. It’s a blur to me. Yes, I can totally relate to the clothes, as this collection was so deeply within me and my team. Almost every look experimented with the proportion of the apron..... from wool grain de poudre’, double faced wool crepe, metal mesh, black velvet for day over white matte jersey, barely there shadows of chiffon, to pave’ bugal beading. I hold the collection as a huge evolution, but also as a moment when I was not informed about anything before this shoot..... Nothing. I did not know about it and the particulars until the day before. I was informed that I “lost touch”, and it would be re-directed by a younger hand....but, I was on set, I did feed the clothes, and I did make it happen exactly as I wished..... really.
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The magnificence of male camaraderie, especially i The magnificence of male camaraderie, especially in such plumage. We lack this. Our eyes are Numb and Tortured by the polar extremes. At one end you have the ill fitted boxy, long, shiny suit made cricked by the faux leather shoulder strap computer bag.... at the other end of the spectrum you have pants fallen below... most often a flat male ass— what? And often sneakers carrying the name of a man from Spain who made architectural and therapeutic clothing his mantra.... what now? Simplicity with elements of enrichments——— to be found in the personality.
An example.... to reveal the beauty and silence of An example.... to reveal the beauty and silence of the female form. Stark razor sharp cutting and finishing of black double faced crepe floating on a layer of black tulle. Then hand applied- shards and clips of black leather made to suggest African Scarification. Utterly feminine, utterly modern, seductive, yet..... do not approach if you have not done your Homework.
We are missing it, or not allowing it to be seen i We are missing it, or not allowing it to be seen in a mammoth way..... the incredible dignity, grace, poise, nobility, beauty, and wisdom of the female species..... now, more than ever in the midst of such base level political debauchery we need for men, yes- men to stand silent, and with warmth and pride accept the fact that women have given us our rite de passage here. Vote for our future.
STOP!!! Now this is chic.... the “Ultimate”, G STOP!!! Now this is chic.... the “Ultimate”, Gloria Guinness and the true genius, Truman Capote, at Madison Square Garden, taking in a World Prize Fight by Mohammed Ali—- the Extraordinary. Now notice them sitting in the Garden, La Guinness in a Black Bombazine Balenciaga tailleur, turban, and Schlumberger ear clips. Truman in bespoke Dunhill with discreet Cartier Bagnoire watch and trinity gold cuff links. Both of them lighting up during rounds. Imagine...... you see, when society was able to travel uptown.... downtown.... with great cultural advancement.
His last collection, HIS LAST EXIT! Almost a ghost His last collection, HIS LAST EXIT! Almost a ghost, an Angel in the midst in Abraham off white Gazaar. I have NOTHING to say except, have all of you any idea of what it takes to arrive at this conclusion in design? He TOUCHED the Divine, and he never even realized it. Halston, Givenchy, Venet, and St. Laurent did.... this is why they had to recalibrate their design minds. He entered the IMMORTALS.
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Jimmy and Uncle Jacek in Central Park for their la Jimmy and Uncle Jacek in Central Park for their late morning picnic, discussing the certain finer evolution of our culture and government.
Captured as The Vampire Lestat emerging after 200 Captured as The Vampire Lestat emerging after 200 years by the incredible photographer, Peter Murdock. Gazaar coat by RR 331, shirt by Yojhi Yamamoto, pants by Prada. Belt by Elsa Peretti. Intimidating new press photo. Apres lockdown. @vasily_rzd @petermurdockphotography @david_boatman @rickyandray @jacekratkowski @jayglennnyc @dfmalabaster @ram75007 @margaretrussell @redromanrose @elsaperettiofficial @stefano.palumbo
A unique spirit has passed, and touched us all wit A unique spirit has passed, and touched us all with artistry and vision. I remember on night in the late 70’s when there was a Kenzo evening at Studio 54. It was speechless, all of the girls came running onto the dance floor with massive COLOR! HUGE OVERSIZED “Boyfriend’s Blazers”, Huge blouson sweaters with knitted dots, Clownish cowl neck sweaters with a blouson starting at the thigh, and then a flounce beneath, huge tent dresses with small jackets..... Remember? What am I talking about? The man was an artist, a technical and theatrical designer..... but, a true designer. Bless Him.
It has always been an obsession to seek new ways t It has always been an obsession to seek new ways to cut and fit clothes without superfluous decoration. .... it began slowly, and always with double faced cloth, but after I design the scheme and cut of the garment, if not the season’s theme, then I went one step further. I decided to inset 1/4” insets of tulle or organza— always cut in the straight grain for strength. These insets give an x-Ray element so that you can “see-through” the garment. It’s so dynamic and exciting to hold it up, and LIGHT PASSES THROUGH. Believe me, this did not just - arrive- no, my team and I evolved all techniques one after the other, and they are ours.
This was the opening look for Fall/Winter RTW 2007 This was the opening look for Fall/Winter RTW 2007. Nothing was RTW in make or execution, but we did because this was my manner of thought and working. A sweater, skirt, and stole... simple uniform. The sweater is a thin cashmere and silk with pin- tucking. The stole and skirt in chestnut double faced cashmere with 3/8” black double faced cashmere bars ... inset with worm stitches rising up and down.....up and down. This was invented and directed by my brilliant Artistic Director, Mrs. Larissa Ryzhova. We called it “Threads of Life”. Through this I wrote messages into the clothes that season. Dresses, jackets, coats..... dazzling, quiet, powerful. But, beyond labor intensive.... pushing the couture on step further.
Finale Finale
The shoe of the young students of Metaphysical tho The shoe of the young students of Metaphysical thought and the philosophy of the within. When wearing these coutured thought clogs, they float into hightened awareness.
SILVANA MANGANO.... nothing else to be said. SILVANA MANGANO.... nothing else to be said.
By the time 1974 swept in, my destiny had already By the time 1974 swept in, my destiny had already been captured by the dedication to design based on those individuals whom I had discovered independently through my own research. Balenciaga, Gres, James, Chanel, Capucci, Givenchy, Galanos. All of these guides lead me to that stark cathedral at 68th and Madison Avenue: Halston. There inside on the second floor, within cases held the artifacts for a new generation’s jewelry. The most sensual, biomorphic, hypnotic items ever conceived. The bone cuffs, the tears, the articulated snake, and the beautifully curved belts. Against a uniform of all black cashmere or white and black, a man or woman was ejected into the stratosphere of taste, individuality, and presence. You presented yourself with high sculpture, nothing or no one around you when entering a room quite compared. Still now, after 50!!!!!! years, the work of Elsa Peretti maintains its stature of remarkable, museum quality icons. Elsa, we honor and bless you on this anniversary! X. R. @elsaperettiofficial @rickyandray @joulesvintage @redromanrose @ocram3160 @tatianasorokko @dfmalabaster @ram75007 @jacekratkowski @paulpodlucky @jayglennnyc @susangutfreund @vasily_rzd @stefano.palumbo
Dumb waiter on left extending from first to second Dumb waiter on left extending from first to second floor. Kitchen and dining room above on three. Paul Rudolph magic cathedral awaiting Jimmy’s arrival.
She is up there right now.... she has it all taken She is up there right now.... she has it all taken care of with you know who. This is one of the reasons that she agreed to leave now....
When distanced, I am able to perceive a profound o When distanced, I am able to perceive a profound out of body experience through my work. This pandemic has made this more clear than ever. When must accept responsibility for the shift in species and civilization and await our individual calls to become leaders in what ever circumstance. Just pray for a cleansing.
I cannot even put into words what happened in this I cannot even put into words what happened in this space ship@of creative and metaphysical wonder...... this is why I choke that it was destroyed.... my mind does not comprehend.
In 1987 I sent Elsa these noble Chinese cricket ca In 1987 I sent Elsa these noble Chinese cricket cages that I found at a magical Asian antique gallery curated by the mystic, William Lipton. I sent them to Elsa with a note to perhaps make them in jade, gold, and wood as minaudieres...... Now, 33 years later I understand that Elsa still teaches that change is not necessary when something is already perfect...... a lesson in life and behavior.
If Brancusi translated into human, this is what yo If Brancusi translated into human, this is what you would find. The Lady, Coco Mitchell, I worked with her intensely for 13 years, fitting constantly. I post her so that viewers can bask in her God sent intensity and grace!
It came in as a fog.... an understanding of the sp It came in as a fog.... an understanding of the speechless sculptures of Arnaldo Pomodoro. His work along with the extraordinary Yves Dana had always left me speechless. Fissures from fragments sent from black holes in deep space or frozen bones and body parts from aliens long left behind. That year my memory was constantly aware of the great Pomodoro sculpture in front of the United Nations, and then before Christmas I was in Paris working and visited my dear friends and guides, Messers de Givenchy and Venet. In their back garden on the rue de Grenelle was a Pomodoro that was fragmented and floated in space. I came home an was incapable of escaping the intensity..... so with my incredible team, through meetings and tests and toiles and fittings. We arrived at a Resort Collection that Sang in Hommage. I hope that I can be reunited with these children some day since I feel very incomplete without them. Notice the white gazaar gown on the left. It is a painting taken from a Tang Dynasty chair in reverence to the majestic power of humility.
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