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appel & frank event

As we told you, we took part in a very cool shopping event in San Francisco this past Thursday hosted by Appel & Frank.  For 4 hours we got to talk about ourselves non-stop, answer questions and of course, sell bags.   One interesting observation; customers really do want to design bags for themselves -- they love the bags and fabrics but REALLY love the fact that they choose the combinations and design their own. 

british invasion!

Opening to the public May 3rd thru September 4th at the MET, AngloMania, presents the history of British Fashion design.  All the fashion folks turned up Monday night for the grand opening party, which was a fashion show in and of itself.   Some of you may not be aware of this but the Brits are very influential in the fashion world ( I wrote huge paper on this subject in college ).  I can't wait to check this out.

the one and only

Coco Chanel's name is eponymous with style, timelessness, and elegance.  Beginning Thursday May 5th at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in Manhattan, more than 50 works from the House of Chanel will be on display.  Be sure not to miss it.

Chanel
May 5, 2005–August 7, 2005
Special Exhibition Galleries, 1st floor
"One of the most revered designers of the 20th century, Coco Chanel (1883–1971) made an enduring impact on the fashion world. It is the authority and mastery of her work, the resonance of her image of the modern woman as articulated in her designs, and the autobiographical infusion of influences in her collections that confirm her iconic stature. In this exhibition, the spirit of the House of Chanel echoes vibrantly with an unprecedented presentation of more than 50 designs and accessories from the Museum’s Costume Institute collection, Chanel Archives, and other international institutions such as the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. The exhibition examines the history of the House of Chanel thematically, revealing ideas and elements of biography as they were expressed in Chanel’s work. Period examples are juxtaposed with the work of Karl Lagerfeld, who joined the House of Chanel in 1983, revitalizing its spirit and identity. Through Lagerfeld’s interpretations and refinements, the historic importance of Chanel is both defined and asserted for the modern woman."