THE GOLDEN BALLGOWN

Are you attending a Ball, Opera or Concert? Then this classic One-of-a-kind to-piece ballgown could be an option.

The ballgown consists of a corset, made of - do I dare to say? - a Vintage dress. The dress was not that nice, but the Dupion silk-fabric beautiful.

It is a historic inspired corset. It has a sweetheart neckline and is fully lined with grey silk-taffeta. Inside it has metal-boning and a closing with steel eyelet-holes for lacing.I tried to fit the flower-motive at one particular point in every seam.

The full skirt has two layers of stiff and soft golden net and is lined with taffeta. It is about a size 10 /40 and is just waiting for you to try it on.

CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH

The table is set!

-To celebrate a 50th birthday in a nice setting like this, where the color of the food and wineglasses just brightens up the day. For your inspiration.

CORSETS GALORE!

On request, I promised to present a few of the corsets on the new hangers last week. So here are a few, that I have made during the years. Enjoy!

Corsets are very intriguing to make. To choose the right style and obtain the right fit - not to loose and not to tight - is always a challenge. Not to talk about the execution, because there is so many ways to do them and different ways of closings too. Described further down!

The first and the last of these corsets are closed with steel eyelet-holes for lacing. The red and the yellow with metal busks in the front. But actually you can do both. The pink one is closed with hooks and eyes.

I will post a few more later on. If you are interested or want to know more details about these corsets, just get in touch via Contact in the menu.

A NICE REMINDER

Holstee began as a dream. Mike, Dave and Fabian had to create a life-style for themselves - a lifestyle which reflected their vision: -to create a better planet through beautiful design. It is reflected in their nice and inspiring manifesto, that is shown here.  

CORSET HANGERS

I have been looking for a solution to store corsets for ages.

I finally found a solution. Remembering a TV-program I saw not long time ago, when I came across these hangers. I didn´t think of it before, but these hangers actually works brilliantly.

These corsets are primarily showpieces, made in American sizes 6, 8 and 10, English sizes 8, 10 and 12 and European sizes 36, 38 and 40. 

You can make a good deal by purchasing one of them, if they fit you or order a measure-made corset, which is one of my specialties.

DEBBIE REYNOLDS - THE AUCTION

The legendary actress and entertainer, Debbie Reynolds extensive Collection of Iconic Hollywood costumes is going to be auctioned on June 18, 2011 at The Paley Center for Media, 465 North Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.

This may be a once in a lifetime opportunity to purchase some of the costumes from Iconic Hollywood movies.
Debbie Reynolds first tried to find an institution or great collectors to keep the collection together, but sadly enough she didn´t succeed. So now you have the chance to bit on your favorite piece.

"My lifetime dream has been to assemble and preserve the history of the Hollywood film industry. Hollywood has been an enormous part of my life as I know it has been for countless fans all over the world.
This collection represents a lifetime of collecting Hollywood artifacts and this is a rare opportunity to own a piece of Hollywood History for those who love the movies as much as I do.
For the first time in nearly five decades, these iconic pieces will be made available to the public through a series of auctions presented by Profiles in History beginning in June 2011."

Debbie Reynolds

THE INFLUENCE OF AN ERA

The Era that continues to inspire designers of today, is of course the 1970'es.

Halston (1932-90) was the designer of the era and dressed all the celebrities at that time.
They all met at the famous Studio 54 in New York, a decadent and notorious disco in the late 1970´s. For more information read more about what they wore at Studio 54 here.

Even today you see a lot of celebrities wearing Halston Vintage at big events, because it still looks effortless, glamouros, contemporary and stylish. Here is a few examples to illustrate.

Even today we still see a very strong influence in the collections from Tom Ford and Marc Jacobs among others. They also frequented the famous club back then.

Tom Ford since gained international fame for his turnaround of Gucci from 1990-2004, because he gave back the house a more contemporary, sexy and glamouros style, inspired by the influence of that decade.

Especially the latest collection in his own name shows very much the impact that era had on him. Read more about his state of mind and why in Harper´s Bazaar here.

Photos from Vogue.com

Marisa Berenson, Photo by Terry Richardson

FASHION AWARD WINNER

The result of The 2011 CFDA Fashion Award Winners was finally revealed yesterday at the annual gala at Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center in New York.

I wrote about Lady Gagas nomination in an earlier post and of course she won an Award for her origi-nality and influence on fashion.

Her outfit for the occasion was not bad, but the bustier was not fitting very well. They could have done a better job I think. The Cups looks to small and too low on her body.

But it was probably off the rack and not made for her. Am I right or what? What do you think? And was it a well deserved award?
See all the pictures and read a full review of the event in The Huffington Post here.

GOALS & AMBITION

Modesty Blaise, was an inspiration and one of

my favorite cartoons.

I do think it is okay to have ambitions and goals in life, don't you? 

Next to love, pursuing or following your dreams to realize and make them come true, is a great way of getting satisfaction and happiness in your life, I think.
I believe that you always will regret it, if you don´t give it a try. That is what keeps me going. 

Basically you need to be strong, persistent and have a certain amount of confidence. Enough to dare to stand out, no matter what other people think. In other words, you have to believe in yourself.

Is something holding you back from realizing your potential? Feel free to comment and share your thoughts on this subject.