tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726508674329469614.post7785460639150512795..comments2023-09-13T06:39:17.976-04:00Comments on UN PETIT BIJOU: Sophie Gimbel- Fashioning American CoutureLindsay Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08756634487046300517noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726508674329469614.post-91920589321019655912013-06-23T18:41:51.994-04:002013-06-23T18:41:51.994-04:00Tyne Swedish- So beautiful! I know exactly what yo...Tyne Swedish- So beautiful! I know exactly what you mean.I love dressing up for the theatre and ballet.Lindsay Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08756634487046300517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726508674329469614.post-35633101058716715882013-06-06T20:27:28.519-04:002013-06-06T20:27:28.519-04:00The first dress is by far my favorite. Oh to dream...The first dress is by far my favorite. Oh to dream of wearing that ....out....somewhere...the theatre maybe? Ok I have zero places to wear this dress even if I had it but it is lovely! <br /><br />Poppie<br />http://thepoppie.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14784631192938337195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726508674329469614.post-27652408291054223482013-05-17T20:06:51.607-04:002013-05-17T20:06:51.607-04:00I completely felt the same way Vanisha! So poetic ...I completely felt the same way Vanisha! So poetic and comforting. And Lindsay, its true that with everything else, people's lack of understanding are the reason there is no appreciation for this medium anymore. Didn't even see this post when i was digging your archives, but looks like we have more in common than I first realized! Funny because I use to have all this nonsense about how I live for the sight of beautifully crafted things, and over time my need to conform to non-pretention meant I got rid of all that, but it never changed inside me. We may get judged for appreciating finer things, quality, history, et al, but it simply means we are no longer ignorant :)Letitiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01732746550504426512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726508674329469614.post-34745153240797459042013-05-07T00:37:12.977-04:002013-05-07T00:37:12.977-04:00cleartheway- Thanks Kate!
I completely agree abo...cleartheway- Thanks Kate! <br /><br />I completely agree about female designers.Lindsay Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08756634487046300517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726508674329469614.post-87544557255444181332013-05-07T00:35:36.719-04:002013-05-07T00:35:36.719-04:00Aïssa- She's simply amazing. The vigor with wh...Aïssa- She's simply amazing. The vigor with which she designed boggles the mind. <br /><br />Love well thought out fashion exhibitions. Schiaparelli, Grès, Lanvin were all so ahead of their time. Lindsay Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08756634487046300517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726508674329469614.post-7376611370566455792013-05-07T00:21:20.860-04:002013-05-07T00:21:20.860-04:00Chic and Cliché- Hayfa- You are so sweet- thank yo...Chic and Cliché- Hayfa- You are so sweet- thank you. <br /><br />They are exquisite. Such gorgeous details without being fussy. I was amazed.Lindsay Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08756634487046300517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726508674329469614.post-68882606015151823982013-05-07T00:20:08.906-04:002013-05-07T00:20:08.906-04:00Mica- So beautiful. Little works of art, I think. ...Mica- So beautiful. Little works of art, I think. <br /><br />So glad to hear that your bag is working out so well. I've always wondered about the weight- that's fantastic that it is light!Lindsay Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08756634487046300517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726508674329469614.post-57643198683239237002013-05-07T00:15:02.846-04:002013-05-07T00:15:02.846-04:00Aww... Thanks Marlene. That's so sweet.
The ...Aww... Thanks Marlene. That's so sweet. <br /><br />The V&A exhibit looks amazing. I've been waiting for it to open for so long. Madame Gres is amazing. Such vigorous and elegant designs and so modern. She's one of my favorites for sure. Such a treat that you got to go. Lindsay Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08756634487046300517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726508674329469614.post-20719835647288921512013-04-30T02:14:08.476-04:002013-04-30T02:14:08.476-04:00Love this! I love learning more about female desig...Love this! I love learning more about female designers. I think this whole post is beautiful: words and gowns!<br /><br />Kate from <a href="http://cleartheway.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow">Clear the Way</a>Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08901033671529770569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726508674329469614.post-64558030756948840362013-04-15T12:18:48.883-04:002013-04-15T12:18:48.883-04:00I had never heard of Sophie Gimbel before your pos...I had never heard of Sophie Gimbel before your post so thanks for the discovery. Her work is astonishing, she certainly belongs to couture. <br />I often visit fashion exhibitions and can spend hours looking and marvelling over the rich, unique details, combination mastered by genius minds like Schiaparelli, Grès, Lanvin. Aïssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17200586147804815951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726508674329469614.post-36870020469580878162013-04-14T14:45:17.748-04:002013-04-14T14:45:17.748-04:00Iche- Thank you! That's so incredibly sweet. I...Iche- Thank you! That's so incredibly sweet. I've certainly missed having a space to share my thoughts on all things sartorial. <br /><br />Beautiful is exactly right.Lindsay Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08756634487046300517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726508674329469614.post-85232512476836250722013-04-11T11:17:41.338-04:002013-04-11T11:17:41.338-04:00So many beautiful gowns, truly exquisite!
And yay...So many beautiful gowns, truly exquisite!<br /> And yay, so happy about the new post ^^<br /><br />Hayfa<br />http://chic-and-cliche.blogspot.com/<br />http://twitter.com/HayfaMkLondon Loafershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14771685441592343781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726508674329469614.post-53217852897931233652013-04-04T07:35:47.876-04:002013-04-04T07:35:47.876-04:00What beautiful dresses! :) The last embroidered bl...What beautiful dresses! :) The last embroidered blue lace one is really stunning.<br /><br />Thanks for your comment on my blog - I'm really very happy with the Rocco bag, It's heavy, but not as heavy as I worried it would be and light enough so that I can use it frequently :)<br /><br /><a href="http://awayfromtheblue.blogspot.com.au/" rel="nofollow">Away From Blue</a>Micahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07953099099245668441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726508674329469614.post-78402342213766238132013-04-02T18:16:14.188-04:002013-04-02T18:16:14.188-04:00Hi Lindsay, I'm so pleased you're back to ...Hi Lindsay, I'm so pleased you're back to blogging again. I've missed your marvelous posts! Over the past 12 months, I've started to take more notice of clothes, I mean, couture or high end clothes, thanks to your influence and a couple of other bloggers. A friend dragged me to an evening gown exhibition at the V&A museum filled with beautiful vintage dresses by Madame Gres, Givenchy, Christian Dior etc. It was an eye opening experience. Chocolate Cookies & Candieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16552211805778583838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726508674329469614.post-27898098089266173352013-04-01T04:01:01.387-04:002013-04-01T04:01:01.387-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Taruhan Bola Onlinehttp://www.bolanation.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726508674329469614.post-49201210586921303102013-03-29T15:40:26.315-04:002013-03-29T15:40:26.315-04:00Lindsay, I have missed reading your posts. This is...Lindsay, I have missed reading your posts. This is so lovely. Never heard of Gimbel until you mentioned it. Beautiful.Ichenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726508674329469614.post-26278631553006647172013-03-29T10:26:29.077-04:002013-03-29T10:26:29.077-04:00Eileen- Hi Eileen! Yes, I've been terribly bus...Eileen- Hi Eileen! Yes, I've been terribly busy lately. It's been good, exhausting and inspiring all at the same time. <br /><br />Aww... You are too kind. That's exactly it. I think my love of craftsmanship and technique guides my wardrobe choices whether it's something exquisite or something very simple. I think that's what makes it hard for me to shop too. There is a lot out there but so little of it is well thought out, meticulous and truly stirs the soul.Lindsay Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08756634487046300517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726508674329469614.post-23373492008875883542013-03-29T10:11:26.055-04:002013-03-29T10:11:26.055-04:00Hello Lindsay, so glad to see you post! You have b...Hello Lindsay, so glad to see you post! You have been busy, eh?:)<br />Thanks for sharing the quote. I can imagine you dazzling in these exquisite dresses.<br /><br />These outfits may not have a place in my life but it doesn't stop me from admiring their craftsmanship!Eileenhttp://justeileen.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726508674329469614.post-19109030949548020312013-03-28T22:35:39.719-04:002013-03-28T22:35:39.719-04:00s- Aren't they gorgeous!!! I love a breathtaki...s- Aren't they gorgeous!!! I love a breathtaking dress.Lindsay Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08756634487046300517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726508674329469614.post-42864549232967948232013-03-28T22:35:08.255-04:002013-03-28T22:35:08.255-04:00Maja H- I love all these forgot aspects of fashion...Maja H- I love all these forgot aspects of fashion history! It's really rich. I feel like studying all of these beautiful things makes me notice all of the little details in construction when I curate my wardrobe. The blue dress is so pretty.Lindsay Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08756634487046300517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726508674329469614.post-65315796082106287342013-03-28T22:19:05.447-04:002013-03-28T22:19:05.447-04:00Joy- I think Ms. Gimbel is truly one of the unsung...Joy- I think Ms. Gimbel is truly one of the unsung talents of American design. She was just so clear in her designs and convictions, I love designers that say true to themselves.Lindsay Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08756634487046300517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726508674329469614.post-19313590593089115782013-03-28T22:09:59.492-04:002013-03-28T22:09:59.492-04:00lin- I'm so glad you enjoyed. I agree about wo...lin- I'm so glad you enjoyed. I agree about women designers- they're fascinating! A few years ago, as part of the Costume Institute's "American Woman" exhibition there was a wonderful exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum- Bonnie Cashin and Claire McCardell featured prominently. The Brooklyn Museum had a wonderful collection of early sportswear that the Met has now acquired. <br /><br />You're so right- there's something so precise about her work that's very clean despite the embellishment.Lindsay Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08756634487046300517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726508674329469614.post-58324860246699389162013-03-27T14:01:45.187-04:002013-03-27T14:01:45.187-04:00Ammu- Thank you! You are too sweet. It's so ni...Ammu- Thank you! You are too sweet. It's so nice to be back. This little space gives me great joy!<br /><br />I'm so glad you enjoyed the post- that means a lot. She was such an inspiration. So modern and elegant. She had such business acumen too. Making Salon Moderne into a social place with fashion shows and designing for her customers needs. I love the black and white dress too. It's so modern and could totally be worn today. It was one of the ones that I kept coming back to at the exhibit in awe. I think the catalogue cover illustrates that silhouette that Ms. Gimbel was so good at- slim through the waist with plenty of swing in the skirt. I agree cap sleeves are just so charming. I wish more designers would do them.<br /><br />You're so right about handmade and bespoke things. It's about the process and the journey, which is really special. And it's so true about it requiring careful thought. I've had another bespoke item in my mind for some time, but I haven't been able to reconcile all of the elements.Lindsay Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08756634487046300517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726508674329469614.post-29394677009853277492013-03-27T13:36:52.942-04:002013-03-27T13:36:52.942-04:00Vanisha! I completely forgot to add that hearing t...Vanisha! I completely forgot to add that hearing that this post made the world and the mundane fade away made my day! I would like to think that blogs can do that. Such a lovely compliment.Lindsay Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08756634487046300517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726508674329469614.post-1169554007835665102013-03-27T12:56:20.284-04:002013-03-27T12:56:20.284-04:00Vanisha- Isn't it! I know a lot of fashion /st...Vanisha- Isn't it! I know a lot of fashion /style bloggers question if couture is relevant at all these days. I always feel like it's because of a lack of understanding or experiencing it. That quote sums it up completely. <br /><br />You are so right about being able to see the world and where we are culturally and socially through dress. On the one hand it's so superficial and on another it's very much not. <br /><br />You are too sweet! I'm glad to be back. I really llove this space too much. Lindsay Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08756634487046300517noreply@blogger.com