The Golden Age of Couture
04 November 07
I went to this exhibition at the V&A ages ago and completely forgot to blog about it until now. I went on a friday which was an experience in itself, I had no idea the V&A have a dj and a wine bar in the main entrance on friday evenings!
I would like to have a tiny moan about not being allowed to takes photos inside though. Such a ridiculous rule. Ban flash, don't ban photography all together. I fell in love with an amazing Balenciaga cocktail dress which I couldn't find a picture of anywhere. In the end I just drew the damn thing!
I don't think I did it justice really!
The dolls were the best bit though, the tiny couture outfit replicas were incredible.
(read all about her here)
and here are a few dresses from the exhibition book:
The Golden Age of Couture at the V&A is on until the 6th of january and you should definitely check it out if you can. I liked it a lot.
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Hi! I love the picture and photographs, i felt compelled to comment because the girl in your lovely drawing has my hair!! I love it :D
jess replied over 15 years ago.
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oh no! i won’t be back in london until the 11th of january!
fashion exhibits are excellent, and the v&a is one of my definite favorites. what a shame, to be missing this.
Sara replied over 15 years ago.
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Wow, that looks amazing. I wish I was in a decent travelling distance of London. :P
Lil replied over 15 years ago.
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Ohhh, you definitely did it justice! I recognised it before reading it, haha. I went the other day and saw the exhibition, some of those dresses were heavenly. I’m annoyed I didn’t buy the book though.
Cal replied over 15 years ago.
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I think that is one of my favorite pieces by you. Will you be selling it, per chance??
lauren replied over 15 years ago.
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http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/images/hb/hb_1973.20.jpg
This wouldn’t be it, would it? This piece from the MET is kind of similar….
Mary replied over 15 years ago.
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Oh! I’m so jealous that the V&A is having that exhibit! :) I’m dying to get my hands on the book that accompanies it, since I can’t fly over there and see it for myself. ;)
Don’t know if you’re already aware of this, but those little wire dolls have an entire book about them. I just love looking at all the tiny pieces of couture: http://www.amazon.com/Theatre-Mode-Fashion-Survival-Couture/dp/0935278567/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/103-8119762-1616628?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1194272111&sr=8-1
Your rendition of the Balanciaga gown is gorgeous!
Casey replied over 15 years ago.
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your drawing of the balenciaga dress is awesome. i want a dress like that in real life now :(
Kirsty replied over 15 years ago.
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