Who looked angelic? Who raised an unholy row? And whose wardrobe needs a divine intervention? We know, the puns available for a fashion event with the theme “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination” are endless and in questionable taste. So from here on in, we’ll just focus on the attire for this year’s Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala.
Is Copenhagen the new Paris? Or perhaps Stockholm the new Milan? It’s no secret that the fashion industry has long been fascinated by Italian and French design. With global luxury brands like Chanel, Gucci, Prada and Christian Dior setting the pace, how could they not be? But there’s a fresh breeze blowing in from the north with an entirely new luxury aesthetic. Scandi Style is having a Moment.
The Dandelion Chandelier Luxury Calendar for Fashion and Design highlights notable events in the world of auctions, antiques, art fairs, gallery shows, design shows, fashion and beauty around the globe in May 2018. For the rest of the Luxury Calendar, click here. And don’t forget to check out our list of the best luxury items to shop for in the month of May, here.
A wedding dress is so much more than an article of clothing: it’s a symbol of romance, purity, commitment and joy – a fantasy of what life will be and a timeless manifestation of childhood dreams coming true. Traditionally, at the end of every haute couture fashion show, the final look is a spectacular wedding gown. The bridal dress holds pride of place even at the highest levels of design – which makes understanding its history and evolution worth any fashion maven’s time and attention (even those who aren’t hopeless romantics).
Springtime in Paris is a glorious experience. But if you can’t get there this year, you can experience at least a small measure of the loveliness and grandeur of the City of Light at the Metropolitan Museum in New York. The exhibit Visitors to Versailles 1682-1789 is a glimpse into the elegant, mysterious and decadent milieu of the famous French palace on the outskirts of Paris. If you’ve never visited Versailles, this is a nice introduction. And if it happens to be a favorite historical destination, this will remind you of all the reasons why.
