The VINTAGE ~ Chanel jewelery

Did you know that 1st Dibs now showcases new and vintage fine jewelry? They launched this new part of their site and I've been meaning to browse...Insanely fabulous Chanel necklace anyone?
Actually, this piece reminded me of red trend for this fall 2010. (Click on over to their site and you can get a full size preview of it!). I've been super into red lately so I'm really loving this!

The ART ~ My René Gruau collection

I'm all-happy cause among the bounty of things I bought Sunday at the vintage market of Piazzola sul Brenta there are some old advertising drawn by René Gruau (1909 - 2004), renowned advertising illustrator of XX century.  Gruau became one of the best known and favorite fashion illustrator of the haute couture world during the 1940s and 50s. Elegance, grace and luxury characterise the work of "the man who loved woman" as called by his peers.

“Elegance is aura (…) it is composed of will and knowing, of grace, sophistication, perfection and distinction”. G*

Can't wait to frame them and hang it up on my room. Here are some pictures of the old advertising.

The VINTAGE ~ Vintaging on a Sunday morning

This Sunday I went to a very big vintage market in Piazzola sul Brenta. Over 700 italian and foreign stalls in the amazing Paolo Camerini's square and Villa Contarini. The market, born in the 1979, is the second in Italy for number of exhibitors. The market offers a variety of household, old furnitures, home decors, period pieces, dresses, jewelery, laces, ceramics, old books and prints, objets d'art and collecting valuables from many eras. Here are some pictures I took here and there.

The VINTAGE ~ Look back to go forward II

This saturday I have been to Padova Vintage Festival with my boyfriend. Over 25 of the best italian stalls of tantalising vintage and unique handmade designs for men and women. To buy vintage is to buy a piece of the past, not only are you kitting yourself out in unique designs and unusual finds, but the recycling element ensures you are also doing your turn for the good of our eco system. Lot of art, music and, of course, fashion workshops. Here are the photos of some amazing pieces I discovered here and there.

So, enjoy this retro voyage through these breathtaking robes.

The VINTAGE ~ Look back to go forward

This saturday I have been to Padova Vintage Festival with my boyfriend. We have visited an amazing exhibition dedicated to the history of fashion of the nineteenth century, curated by   A.n.g.e.l.o. Vintage. An historical archive of vintage garments gathered from all over the world. The peculiarity of this collection rest upon the presence of evening wear designed by great taylors such as Emilio Pucci, Pierre Cardin, Christian Dior, Chanel, Emilio Schuberth, etc... Here are the photos of the ones I loved the most. So, enjoy this retro voyage through these breathtaking gowns.