Dame Maggie Smith's recent passing brought back memories of her iconic performance in the 1969 film adaptation of Muriel Spark's novel "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie."
I had read the novel a few years ago on a trip to Edinburgh, seeking a literary connection to the city. The book and film are both remarkable and highly recommended (in that order!).
What is the vintage fashion connection, you ask?
In 2018, THIS "Jean Brodie" dress showed up at auction, ending at $3200!
It's always interesting to see how an older movie (1960s) interprets the look of an even older time period (1930s). I think the hair is a bit too mid-century, but otherwise it captures the austere Scottish city of the time.
Let's enjoy a few of the other looks from the film!
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2. 8 Year Old Max is World's Youngest Fashion Designer.
(Thanks, Felicia, for the hat tip!).
I just hope he doesn't end up like either of the Two Coreys, peaking so young!
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The great, British milliner Stephen Jones is having a large scale exhibition in Paris! where you can see his outlandish creations.
He is known for collaborating with Rei Kawakubo and Vivienne Westwood while pushing the boundaries of hat-dom! Through the years, I have had Bes-Ben hats as well as the gorgeous works of Philip Treacy, but Jones...not yet!
Sending out a call to the universe...
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Remember how during covid the "Immersive Van Gogh" exhibit descended upon urban America like an alien super being promising salvation from our enclosures ? The novelty! The hype!
You can get the Vogue version of that (with much less hype) if you happen to find yourself in London.
Vogue: Inventing the Runway is an interactive, digital "experience" that is the closest many of us will get to attending an actual, runway style fashion show. The optics and scale are breathtaking.
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Serious Louis Vuitton afficionados are rejoicing at the latest revelation of the iconic luxury label in mid-town Manhattan "...a “temporary” emporium that is filled with delights—from the wearable to the edible". This pop-up/mega complex is meant to keep the LV lovers occupied while the actual flagship store is being renovated.
A mix of shop, museum, library, cafe, and chocolate boutique - apparently, I can indulge in a "luxury snack" while browsing the extensive book collection.
Personally, I have never collected a "brand" (especially one I can't afford!). However, I have tremendous respect for how LV continues to reinvent itself while somehow simultaneously venerating its own, historic legacy!
Behold the lobby! Those tall columns are trunks and fittingly so as the company started out in the 19th century as purveyor of well made luggage.
One of the vignettes greeting visitors outside the elevators at each of the five floors.
The market for vintage, LV monogrammed traveling gear is still going strong, and I currently am lucky enough to offer a large, leather garment bag in extremely beautiful condition!
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