Shapiro, an Australian auction house, will be holding a vintage couture and accessories auction on Monday, July 26th at 6pm. The sale will include over 30 pieces of Chanel jewelry plus treasures collected by James Belger, who used to travel with British Vogue.
I’ve pictured some of my favorite lots including a stunning haute couture Versace evening gown, a 1990s Issey Miyake draped sleeveless coat, a…
Imagine a career that involves Princess Diana’s wedding gown, the wedding suit of King James II c. 1670, and the wardrobes of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. It’s all in a day’s work for Kerry Taylor.
Kerry Taylor was one of the youngest auctioneers in Sotheby’s history and worked with them for over 20 years before leaving to found her own independent auction house specializing…
I’ve often joked that I’ll know when I’ve met my soulmate because he’ll propose with a vintage Birkin bag and not a diamond engagement ring. And if, like moi, you love all things Hermes, then you’ll thoroughly enjoy the madcap adventures of Michael Tonello in his memoir Bringing Home the Birkin: My Life in Hot Pursuit of the World’s Most Coveted Handbag.
Then, when you’re salivating…
Mia Farrow may have been named one of Time magazine’s Most Influential People in the World in 2008, but I remember her best from her electrifying role in the very creepy 1968 film Rosemary’s Baby. And her fans are in for a special treat this weekend as three of her dresses, including today’s VPOD, will become available at auction.
Today’s VPOD features a 1960s trapeze-style accordian-pleated silk…
Kerry Taylor Auctions, in conjunction with Sotheby’s, is hosting a mega-auction entitled “Passion for Fashion and Fine Textiles” on June 10 in London. Three hundred and forty high quality lots will be offered including outstanding pieces by Hermes, Dior, Balenciaga, Madame Gres, Charles James and Ossie Clark. You can even bid on the wedding dress Jerry Hall wore to her wedding to Mick Jagger in…
I have posthumously met the most fascinating women while purchasing vintage clothing collections and really enjoy vintage clothing that has interesting provenance. For instance, Grogan & Company, the well established auction house in Redham, Massachusetts, is hosting an auction this Saturday that features the wardrobe of D.D. Ryan.
What a woman and what a life! Assistant to Richard Avedon. Photo Editor at Harper’s Bazaar under Diana…
Clars Auction Gallery in Oakland, California is holding a 2-day Fine Estate auction beginning this morning. Of interest to vintage fashionistas will be the many designer vintage clothing items in tomorrow’s lots including this dress by Geoffrey Beene as well as others by Galanos, Valentino, Cashin, Oscar de la Renta, Traina, and more.
Not in California? Don’t despair. Many lots are being offered through the live…
