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THE ORACLE SPEAKS DURING THE TURN OF THE CENTURY! THE ORACLE SPEAKS DURING THE TURN OF THE CENTURY! Today I had to visit Bergdorf Goodman and I stopped and was glued in my tracks in front of the boutique beginning with a B and ending with an A. Horror, Shame, completely unqualified to hide behind the name and the history…. Essentially Trash, jacked up by advertising dollars. They should be ashamed of themselves for being such transparent whores. Enough.
Listen, he assisted in raising her to a higher met Listen, he assisted in raising her to a higher metaphysical level when people forgot. The performance of Lucifer with Nureyev and Fontaine was beyond our comprehension. These are the moments and reasons of why fashion only belongs to a few. Yes.
….. and so we say, those women were a thing of t ….. and so we say, those women were a thing of the past….. we will never see such refinement, grace, style, intelligence, poise, curiosity, elegance again. Wrong… May I introduce an Angel amongst us, Ms. Anna Cleveland, daughter of the extraordinary parents: Paul Von Ravenstein and the Goddess, Pat Cleveland. I have had the honor to work with Anna many times, and witness and experience her incredibly inspirational being. She is connected to a higher realm, so it may be a much necessary experience to follow and learn from her.
How much she taught us through example and quiet d How much she taught us through example and quiet dignity and strength.
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“MANY INSIST THAT THE TRENDS COME FROM THE STREE “MANY INSIST THAT THE TRENDS COME FROM THE STREET, BUT I HAVE ALWAYS SEEN THEM FOR THE FIRST TIME IN BALENCIAGA. For Eternity.
A much needed breathe mint. He is a God. A much needed breathe mint. He is a God.
Betsy, H, Elsa…. Each one were gifts to my eye, Betsy, H, Elsa…. Each one were gifts to my eye, mind, heart and future. I wish that these Angels were still here. Can I tell you that Betts would carry small baggies of dried cherries and sunflower seeds in her hand bag?… how chic, no synthetic protein bars here. BTW, Elsa is in a NAVY sequin shirt to the floor, not black. But, that’s the typical genius of H.
This extraordinary man walks amongst us, and teach This extraordinary man walks amongst us, and teaches through his quiet, yet powerful acts. Perhaps, in a certain way the embodiment of Christ.
In homage to Mrs. V and Andre: WHY DON’T YOU— In homage to Mrs. V and Andre: WHY DON’T YOU— Place a 17th Century Japanese Basket into your favorite specimen Japanese Red Maple on your terrace, so that your neighborhood birds relish the serenity of Japan! Oh this is so much fun. Can you imagine the news— Why Don’t You—send send doggie bags to the trump family as gifts! I’d like to start the jubilee to don jr.
ONCE in a lifetime we get a purification called Ji ONCE in a lifetime we get a purification called Jil Sander. Amen.
I love when they say that the clothes are simple, I love when they say that the clothes are simple, for a woman of a certain age, and my favorite…. They are just not what Vogue is….. an utter disgrace that after 42 years— never— has one garment ever been covered in their editorial. These three beautiful girls await their runway exposure—in variations of clothes being brought to life through transparency. Vibrations on tulle, Black Braided Leather— on Tulle, and my favorite floor length Dalai Lama Coat in Black Crepe and Tulle Chinoiserie Trellis. Of course— heads wrapped in Saran Wrap.
I studied literature and philosophy and art in col I studied literature and philosophy and art in college, with a focus on the High Renaissance—-especially Italian and Flemish. But when I discovered the writings of Truman Capote, I went into a trance. I devoured everything that Capote had ever written…. In order. First shocked that a young man his age wrote “Other Voices Other Rooms”. By the time that I made it—- and Capote made it to “In Cold Blood”, I realized that he was America’s greatest living author. You see, he created a new literary art form… the non- fiction novel. Period. Like Marcel Proust exposing La Belle Époque, Capote turned his radar vision and swirling words into a smorgasbord of psychological and sexual and the violent behavior of humans. In Cold Blood had, is, and will mirror American culture for eternity. Of course to give birth to this took a great deal out of him, but he went on to write short stories—- one in particular, Mojave, which foreshadows his future writings. …. Then in 1975…. He dropped the bomb. Was it wise, was it kind, was it suicide? I cannot judge because I was riveted. What occurred was Esquire Magazine publishing the first chapter of his greatest work. This first chapter was called “La Cote Basque 1965”. He dropped the bomb…. But, the writing style is so magnificent, so compelling, that again he added to his brilliance of the non fiction novel. NO ONE since Proust could create a sentence three inches deep and have it not sink, except Capote— if anything it was light as meringue. I do not have enough room time, or interest right now to talk about Cote Basque…. But it was the prelude. Several other chapters were released, but he just could not finish the book— he lost his soul, drive, and emotional fortitude in the process. By the time you get to the last chapter: “Kate McCloud”….Speechless. Do you want a description of the center of society—and urban life inhabited by both Spoiled and Unspoiled Monsters? —Read the first three paragraphs. My favorite… the leather boys and the neon drag queens. I would stare at Capote on the dance floor of Studio 54, and focus on his Cartier Bagnoire watch— lost in the pig foot proportion of his wrist .
OK, IMPORTANT FRIENDS—— NOW HEAR THIS. IT HAS OK, IMPORTANT FRIENDS—— NOW HEAR THIS. IT HAS COME TO MY UNDERSTANDING THAT MY ARCHIVES MAY HAVE BEEN SOLD OR DISBURSED PREVIOUSLY THROUGH —- GET READY—- CENTURY 21. SAY NOT ONE WORD, JUST READ. I AM ACTIVELY PURSUING THE EFFORT TO BUY-BACK ANY ARCHIVAL MATERIALS…. CLOTHES, FILES, SKETCHES, BOOKS… ANYTHING!!!!! THAT ANYONE HAS PURCHASED OR RECEIVED. THOUSANDS OF FIRST PATTERNS FROM 1981-2015 WERE DESTROYED, ( THE EVIL IS UNIMAGINABLE). PLEASE, IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION, OR HAVE ANYTHING THAT I MAY PURCHASE, PLEASE DM ME. THANK YOU, R
Now, how lucky, honored, and inspired am I to work Now, how lucky, honored, and inspired am I to work with one of the greatest illustrators of all time. Bil Donovan. His effortless style and magic eye-mind-hand coordination…. Connects…. Ascends to another plane and returns with the strength- calm- beauty, and sensuality that only he can bring forth. He is not merely an illustrator, but also a magician. I am so very lucky for the past several seasons for working with Bil. He takes my working sketches and gives them breathe. In our metier there has been…. Bebe, Eula, Lopez, Kenneth Paul Block, Stipelman, Viramontes, and now Donovan. @bildonovan
I can assure you, that when you arrive in Heaven, I can assure you, that when you arrive in Heaven, Cannoli will be served…..
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Fall/ Winter 2022 Haute Couture. Black Leather Pin Fall/ Winter 2022 Haute Couture. Black Leather Pin Tucked Dress with Cross-Grain DROP Skirt.
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