Monday, August 23, 2010

Happy Monday!

...I was completely mesmerised by the Valentino retrospective which is currently showing in Brisbane until November, that I thought I would start the week by sharing some of these beautiful images from 'the book'. This exhibition celebrates the work of Valentino from the 60's to the 2010 collection. It was amazing to see so much haute couture in real life. The attention to detail and amount of work which goes into each piece can be appreciated. It was perfectly unforgettable....




...a beautiful keepsake for anyone who loves Valentino!

24 comments:

Colette said...

Thank you for sharing these lovely images - I enjoyed this very much. have a lovely week. greetings from South Africa ~Colette/labrocanteuse

Karena said...

Oh my, absolutely stunning! What a treat for the eyes!

Karena
Art by Karena

Julie@beingRUBY said...

How beautiful!!! Love that first image!!

Have a wonderful weekend.. xx Julie

Sarah said...

oooh I am definitely heading up to Brissy to see this, everyone so far has said it's amazing!

Sarah B said...

What dreamy, stunning dresses! I'd have loved to have seen the exhibition. The book looks like a must have :)

Splendid Sass said...

Over the top beauitful images!
Teresa

Maureen Sullivan Stemberg, Interiors said...

What a delight it was to read this article. The photo's,
that you selected were pure magical. Valentino, will always
be one of the best house of couture... Along side Lavin, Chanel and Armani.

Anonymous said...

Absolutely stunning dresses, I like!

Renée Finberg said...

his work is so totally feminine.
i will have to take a peek at the book.

xx

la cabeza de maria antonieta said...

Beautiful dresses!!!

Anonymous said...

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Keep up the good work!

La Maison Fou said...

The dresses are stunning as are many Valentino creations. True works of art!
L.

Luuuuuua said...

f interesant blog,bravo

City Girl (EC1) said...

Oh wow! Wish I was nearer!:) gorgeous pics, thanks for sharing! City Girl x

Jody Masina said...

What a lovely site...thanks for the visual beauty.

Beadboard UpCountry said...

Hi Amanda!
I love Valentino, and was lucky enough to meet "VaVa" once...Tan and all.....His couture has been over the top for a long time.... And I worked next door in Beverly Hills as a shopgirl for Dior!!!!!!(the politics were amazing...)These were some of his best, detail was always priority. Thanks!Maryanne xo

vicki archer said...

So beautiful Amanda...xv

Renae Moore said...

So beautiful and girlie!
xx

First House on the Right said...

Wow, I must get to this next time I'm in Brisbane. If you haven't already seen it, am sure you would love Valentino, the last emperor. It's wonderful. Nicolex

Mango Gal said...

So beautiful! The photo of the blue dress made me gasp.

Treadgold said...

I adore Valentino - this has brightened up my day! The pink layered dress is just stunning in its detail..

red ticking said...

GORGEOUS... and have been thinking of you sooo many times... wish i could pick up the phone and call you... big hug sweet friend xxxxxx pam

vincent sandoval said...

I want one of those for my wedding! :p

Paula said...

Oh - I have this book - it's AMAZING! x