Great Fashionista Vacays!
Well my dears summer is here, kids are getting out
of school and you know that means....Vacay!!!!!!! Vacation
can be so fun or not. Let's face it for a fashionista there is
never a vacay from fashion, so why not take a vacation that
revolves around fashion? Hey most vacays do anyway. I mean why
else would you need 10 trunks to hold your treasures!
Jacqueline Kennedy The White House Years at the
Field Museum in Chicago, IL is a great place to pay homage to the
queen of American fashionista's.
This exhibit presents more than 70 garments worn
by the great fashion icon herself. There will be photographs
(hopefully some of John Jr. God rest his soul) documents, and film
clips, these fashions reveal how the former first lady carefully
shaped her image to reflect the vigor, ideals and internationalism
of her husband's administration. But more than that we get to see
all those fabulous gowns and pill hats that are still so vogue!
Dater:11/13/2004 through 5/8/2005
Midwest Vintage Clothing and Textiles show and
sale. Cat's Pajama's Productions.
Elgin, IL
Brand new show! Featuring 50 + fabulous dealers.
Something for everyone, from $5 rhinestone baubles to $5,0000
Victorian ball gowns. Friday 5pm to 10pm $6 Saturday 10am to 5pm
-$5. Early buying Friday 3pm-$30
Dates 6/10/2005 through 6/11/2005
Images of Fashion from the Court of Louis xiv
LACMA - Los Angeles, Ca
This your chance to see true French fashion and a
real "fashion plate". This is so exciting! The focal
point of Images of Fashion is the recent acquisition of an
exceedingly rare folio of 190 colored engravings dating from
1678-1693. These images -among the first fashion plates in
existence (but of course my dear) were authorized by Louis XIV and
his finance minister, Colbert, to promote French luxury goods and
culture. They defined our modern concept of fashion. And here we
thought it was Chanel! Dates: 3/2/2005 through 6/26/2005
FABULOUS! Fashions of the 1040's
The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY
The fashions of the 40's as much as its dance,
music and theater, represent the purposefulness and hopes of the
American people during the war years (sound familiar?), the
economic expansion afterwards and the beginnings of new social
movements that marked the decade. Drawn exclusively from the
collections at The Museum at FIT, FABULOUS! Fashions of the 1040's
feature more than 30 fashions ands accessories from some of the
tops designers of the decade including Adrian, ClaireMcCardell and
Norman Norell ( I love Norell). Dates: 6/14/2005 through
7/30/2005
Chanel
Now here is the big event of the season. Now you
may not have scored an invite to the opening of this exhibit (it
was the hottest ticket in town ever. But no need to dispair
the exhibit is open to the public, yes that means you my
dear!
Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY
One of the most revered designers of the 20th
century ( come on you know you see the tweed jacket everywhere and
the quilted bags and logos!). Coco Chanel (1883-1971) made an
enduring impact on the fashion world. It is the authority and
mastery of her work, the resonance of her image of the modern
woman. Remember we have her to thank for the tan craze. She was
the first to sport a tan and make it chic, sporty and elegant. In
this exhibition the House of Chanel gives an unprecedented
presentation of more than 50 designs, Of course the work of Karl
Lagerfeld will be on show as well. Dates 5/5/2005 through
8/7/2005
Westchester County Center Vintage Clothing,
Jewelry & Textiles Show & Sale
Maven Company
Westchester, NY
Great vintage show held in Westchester County, NYC
If you love truly unique vintage I bet this is the
place to find some real treasures. so why not come home from your
vacay with great vintage pieces that will have you ready for the
fall and forever!
Dates: 9/17/2005 through 9/18/2005
Vintage Fashion Expo
Vintage Fashion Expo Santa Monica, Ca
With Santa Monica being so close and so beautiful
this is a great time to pack a few fashionistas up and head to
Santa Monica for some great vintage finds to spice up your summer
wardrobe!
This expo boasts some of the best vintage on the
west coast. This is where those celebrity stylists get all that
great stuff that they put on the stars! Now you just know that you
would look just as good in that stuff and now here is your chance!
Over 80 dealers from across the country participate in the Santa
Monica, Civic Center, offering a terrific selection of vintage
clothes, accessories and textiles. Admission $10. Early
Buying $20. Check out the show website for discount admission
coupons! Dates 4/30/2005 through 5/1/2005
Manhattan Vintage Clothing and Textile Show
Manhattan Vintage clothing and Textile Show
New York, NY
Now in it's 13th year at the Metropolitan Pavilion
in New York, the Manhattan Vintage Show is the best vintage show
bringing together over 75 of the country's top vintage clothing
dealers. SO if you can't get to Santa Monica....You can find some
great stuff to update your fall look! Check out the show website
for special VIP (you know you are) discount admission coupons!
October 14 1pm-8pm, October 15 11am-6pm Admission $20
Dates:10/14/2005 through 10/15/2005
Dressing A Galaxy: The Costumes of Star Wars
The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising
Los Angeles , Ca
FIDM premiers the first exhibition ever created to
celebrate the art of costume design from all six Star Wars films.
Now this should be great for all you Star wars Geeks out there!
Hey this is a fashion expo your boyfriend will beg to go with you!
Seriously, what a Christmas present!
Dates: 9/12/2005 through 12/10/2005
Cameo Appearances
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York, NY
See the recent acquisition of a superb jasper
carving of the head of Medusa (Versace anyone?). It traces cameo
carving from Greco-Roman antiquity to the Renaissance and
illuminates the differences such as those between cameos and
intaglio's. Touches upon the making of cameo glass and highlights
the Met's splendid holdings of Neoclassical Italian cameos by
first rate carvers such as Pistrucci, Giro,Metti and Saulini. Oh
and you thought they were all designers! Show your cultured side
by attending this exhibit!
Dates : 3/8/2005 through 1/29/2006
