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This a Christmas cover for a Vogue when Mrs. Vreel

This a Christmas cover for a Vogue when Mrs. Vreeland was tending and directing ship. It goes without saying that the magic of what she included in the Holiday December issue had no equal. But, that’s not the point.
One afternoon ALT and I were having lunch at Sant Ambroeus on Lafayette Street, even though I prefer Perry at West 12th.He and I were talking about historic issues, and we mentioned this gold, stoned cage at the same time, of course a dream of Vreeland’s imagination. So, you know when you are with someone and you say the same thing at the same time? Well Andre always had to SCREAM it. Top of his lungs, the only person who comes close to this is Sandra Bernhard. He screamed, He screamed all of the time! He screamed next to Mrs. Wrightsman, next to Mrs. Blair, next to all of the boys designing clothes. He just took the floor and screamed. So I am mentioning this so that we remember this outburst of freedom of expression, and taking control of an entire event, by simply screaming. We NEED more screamers in our lives!

A new book is out, which is profound, engaging, an

A new book is out, which is profound, engaging, and inspirational. It is called—-
KUBLIN—— BALENCIAGA. Created by Maria Kublin, the daughter of the late, extraordinary photographer, Tom Kublin, who in this volume captured the most important designs of the man who changed, and set forth the template for the future of fashion— Cristobal Balenciaga. The book is a new bible and touchstone—- just get it. I am showing you my favorite image— Page 129. A semi- thick leather boot in chestnut leather with a Determined heel. Why? Because Balenciaga opened his winter collection in 68? with a dusty petrol silk gros de lingers rain suit— oddly padded, a sort of British Bobby hat, some what A riding CZ Guest…. but only a scent of her, and the boot stepping into the future- pointing to couture as strength and a modern new way for women to present themselves, and not so jolie madame.
So, please know that Maria’s book@on her father’s work, and our Master is now out. Maria will be having her first book signing and talk in November at the inspiring Couture Pattern Museum in Santa Barbara, California created by the very visionary curator, technically brilliant owner, Cara Rademaker. It will be a magnificent moment in the presence of Cristobal Balenciaga.

…because it is 16 days before the ejection, and

…because it is 16 days before the ejection, and this quite disturbed man is attempting to re-write history to his own, twisted narrative, Please…. we, as aware selves and kind people must grip the outcome of our society. I detest using my page for any political statements, but this is spiritual.

My Jimmy prefers staying home and receiving….. b

My Jimmy prefers staying home and receiving….. but as meal time approaches, he barks at Jacek or myself to immediately get rid of anyone present so that his lunch or dinner can be served. you know, i cannot imagine life without an English Bull Dog!

From his last collection… A Bridesmaid in Dead B

From his last collection… A Bridesmaid in Dead Black Silk Gazaar from Abraham et Cie. There is nothing else to say, except to quote TS Elliot from his “Four Quartets”
“… IN MY BEGINNING IS MY END…”

Relic—-Vreeland’s letter to Cristobal Balencia

Relic—-Vreeland’s letter to Cristobal Balenciaga days after he closed his house, not due to health, but—- imagine—- he felt that he was out of touch with society! How wrong he was. The last three collections were carved in fashion history as the templates for the future. The present staff still meagerly attempt to drill for DNA…, but drilling will never find it, you must find the scent.
So Mrs. V was with Madame Mona Bismarck—- that is another story, but she locked herself into her room for three days when the wire came through. As Mrs. Vreeland said, “A lifetime was over”. The great man died in less than three years.

Darling Consuelo— On telephone— “Dalco” ne

Darling Consuelo— On telephone— “Dalco” need 1 more pair of satin black boots exactly like my last pair, which I live in—
flat square toe— 3/4” heel — stacked, not covered…… LOOK AT VREELAND’S SKETCH AND THAT IS ALL YOU NEED…
This is a memo that Mrs. Vreeland wrote to Consuelo Crespi— Vogue’s Bureau Chief in Rome, and extraordinarily elegant woman. I loved staring at her because before she spoke, she would shift her jaw as if to — scratch—- the words through, and the words would slide out with her eyes turning upward and her eyebrows circling her forehead. She was married to Count Rudi Crespi, such attractive and cultured people whom I met in Milan while I was designing the collection for Contessa Donina Cicogna.
So Mrs. V is telling her to hurry—— order another pair of black satin boots—- from Dal Co…. This shrine was the haute couture of shoes and boots, all custom made to order, by hand. It was located in Rome.
So many times I would like to simply Drop the words— “DAL CO.” during a dinner party…. no matter who’s dining room you were in, all of the girls needed oxygen, gasping for air regarding the memories of ordering by the dozen, and fulfilling every woman’s orgasmic need for shoes…. try it, it works every time. Really, after couture in Paris, the ladies would take their swatches of what they ordered, and then fly to Rome to order their shoes! What a beautiful memory…. and the shoes, in peau de sour, brocades, damask, lurex, a billion colors of satin….Andre’ on the floor. Avedon took all of those great photos of Mrs. Vreeland sitting on the floor, crossed leg wearing the boots.

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WILL SOMEONE —-PLEASE —- EXPLAIN HOW THE SAME

WILL SOMEONE —-PLEASE —- EXPLAIN HOW THE SAME FAMILY, THE PINAULTS OWN CHRISTIE’S AND OWN THE RIGHTS TO THE NAME OF CRISTOBAL BALENCIAGA, AND PERMIT THIS UTTER GARBAGE TO RAPE, ABUSE, U S E, THE MASTER’S HISTORY! MY DISGUST IS ENORMOUS….. LOOK AT THE OPENING LOOK OF THE COLLECTION….. THE ENTIRE COLLECTION IS A MASTURBATION OF TRASH. WAKE THE FUCK UP!

So, so many people to miss that it makes no sense

So, so many people to miss that it makes no sense to me—- the early departure of genius. Thank God that the last witnesses alive are Christine Royer and Marisa Berrinson. This photo is from 1975. WHAT A YEAR. Joe, H, Elsa.

And there have been moments when a landslide or gu

And there have been moments when a landslide or gush of spiritual inspiration captivates me and my hands became a tempest allowing the conclusion to be a Taroni Black Moire Strapless Gown, with an asymmetrical back train, stuffed inside with the net of DOTTED SWISS, catching fragments of thoughts— in black and purple feathers—- CAUGHT — within the “TEMPEST INFANTA”— a controlling of nature.— Fall Haute Couture, 2010– like yesterday— in perpetuity with destiny.
Infanta toile by Irina, art executed by Larisa.

It is almost impossible to evolve into a living ar

It is almost impossible to evolve into a living artifact. It is probably the greatest and most demanding manner of living. It requires enormous culture, exposure, education, precision, and an almost impossible rigor of demanding utter originality from oneself. Mary was such a woman…. in the same class with Vreeland, Nevelson, Peretti….. I often thought that Mary was perhaps of Alien species. I loved listening to her quiet, direct, iambic pentameter of voice and as she held herself with such grace. One night, they were honoring Roberto Capucci at The Philadelphia Museum of Art, so I saw Mary standing alone, and walked over to hug and kiss her. She was standing alone… She said, “Do you know anyone here? Let’s go back to New York.” I said: “Mary, just go stand in the Egyptian wing, and you will feel at home.”

i am ralph rucci. hand braided alabaster double fa

i am ralph rucci. hand braided alabaster double faced wool crepe. yes, this was ready to wear. artistic director: larisa rhyhova, toilist- irina a., mistress of hand- hercilia martinez.

Wonderful photo of Mrs. Prada walking in Paris in

Wonderful photo of Mrs. Prada walking in Paris in a Dark Grey heavy Shetland Double Faced wool coat, on the Avenue d’Iena. A woman of such triumphant individuality and visionary culture. A woman who gives clarity to the how and why of women giving men the rite du passage in life. ……. Guess who lived and had a private apartment on Avenue de’Lena, in total abandoned Chinoiserie?……. Our greatest muse, Baroness Pauline de Rothschild!

This is the face of our God, taken from the enlarg

This is the face of our God, taken from the enlargement of the Shroud of Turin. Stare.

Our revered saint on Earth, Holy Mother Ama kisses

Our revered saint on Earth, Holy Mother Ama kisses her dog goodbye as he passes on to the other realm.

the master, working late into the night creating g

the master, working late into the night creating great, profound along side his friend and magnificent illustrator, Joe Eula. he created five lines with a water color wash to bring the essence to life from the design. I adored Joe, and now for many years I am honored to work the visionary, Bil Donovan in the same manner.

a little cardigan of bias black hammered silk/ woo

a little cardigan of bias black hammered silk/ wool satin strips braided on a ground of black tulle — by hand— lined in nude tulle. a very loud silence.

a man of great substance, dignity, integrity, grac

a man of great substance, dignity, integrity, grace, and most importantly— cultured intelligence.

of the divine .

of the divine .

An obsession— the color Puce. Chestnut Brown mix

An obsession— the color Puce. Chestnut Brown mixed with Iced Pink. In certain areas there is a slight Greige cast.

there are some who, when they leave this plane—-

there are some who, when they leave this plane—- you know that they had a profound effect on our species. i am in awe of these two individuals, and when you realize that they were married !…..

…. behold the stonehenge infanta….

…. behold the stonehenge infanta….

the absolute need for couture furniture, upholster

the absolute need for couture furniture, upholstered in silk damasks, embroidered ikats, hand rolled tasseled fringe, all with emotional items collected throughout life. Here seen in the home of the greatest antique authority, Benjamin Stenitz.

please hold my hand there seems to be a distortio

please hold my hand there seems to be a distortion in time.
ralph rucci. mixed media. 2004.

elsa ascending a staircase in black knitted cashme

elsa ascending a staircase in black knitted cashmere and cigarette at 101 e 63 street.