Thursday, May 6, 2010

MET Gala

The best fashion party of the year was held Monday at the MET. Anna Wintour, Oprah Winfrey and Patrick Robinson of the GAP were host for the Costume Institute's biggest fundraiser. The gowns were beautiful, the people all beautiful and yet is seemed flat to me...all brands. Oprah represents her own brand, Anna - Vogue, Patrick - The GAP....it semed liked the ultimate commercial evening for fashion. The red carpet was filled with beautiful, professional posers...selling a movie, a designer, a t.v. show, the Patriots.....
I have always enjoyed the costume institute..it introduced me to the fabulous fashions of YSL, Josephine's Bonaparte's wardrobe, yes..the Jackie O. show...and the fabulous Poiret and Chanel....This show was to honor the American Woman...yet the spirit seemed to be represented by the American Brand. Meanwhile, the Victoria and ALbert Museum in London is doing a show on Grace Kelly...which somehow seems to represent what the American woman always aspired to and classic American fashion style..sweater sets and pearls of the 50's. Pristine WASP American grooming on display though Grace was Irish American...ironic, no doubt.

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