Audrey Hepburn
- Audrey Hepburn, Celebrities, Decorative Arts, Eileen Gray, Fernand Léger, Fine Arts, Furniture, HEW Hotels, Interior Design, Joan Collins, John Lyle, Kips Bay, Kitchens, Mick De Giulio, Richard Avedon
High End Weekly’s Year on Art, Design, and Fashion
Audrey HepburnAudrey Hepburn tops our Number 10 List this year as the most popular post. No surprise there. She was the face of grace and elegance, and everything stylish. And eventhough she exited the world’s stage in 1993, she remains an inspiration and role model for millions of women all over the world.
Other memorable stories were my Q&A with furniture designer John Lyle, my series on the awesome works of Fernand Léger, The Kips Bay Decoration Showhouse, and more.
Higher Grounds: Twiggy with Richard AvedonWhat strikes me the most about Twiggy is that she has remained strong and confident throughout her career, and her popularity hasn’t waned as seasons passed. This is quite a feat considering that most models and actors usually do not experience this outcome.No. 3
A pretty pair of pink wing chairs from Leah Antiques, as well as painting of Joan Collins from the early 1960’s take center stage in this exceedingly lively room.No wonder Joan Collins chose John Lyle to design her New York City apartment, as she got ready to sell it through Core Real Estate. He is so intuitive, plus it doesn’t hurt to have a marvelous eye for great design.No. 4
Fernand LégerFernand Léger’s work in the 1920s made his international reputation. They combined that certain quality of surrealism and the strong characteristic of the plain forms which he came to be known for.No. 5
Eileen Gray Transat ChairAs an architect, Eileen Gray designed and furnished herself a new home, Tempe à Pailla, outside Menton, France. That building is an icon of Modernist architecture, and the design was an awesome example of form meets function.No. 6
Composition, 1940 – 1942, oil on canvas – Fernand LégerImage via 1artclubWith all the glory that later came as being a blue chip artist, Fernand Léger’s career spaned from early investigations of painting as a means of capturing modern sensations in abstract and near abstract dynamic compositions to heroic images of common life.No. 7
Furniture trends tend to follow not just changing tastes, but changing needs as the ways in which we live our lives alter over time.No. 8
Custom made red Zig Zag table stands as a tribute to the late designer Albert HadleyRaji Radhakrishman’s Le Bureau PrivéThe Curator’s OfficeNo. 9
Metal Boy CabinetMost Americans would agree that the kitchen is one of the most important room in a house, and should be treated as such. And de Giulio is happy to prove that point by providing them with some of the most inspiring kitchens to “live with”.No. 10
Christian Deydier, Corice Arman, Xavier SamsonA global group of esteemed guests both from the US and France, gathered at the French Consulate in March 2012 to celebrate the official announcement of the Biennale des Antiquaires which took place on September 14 through the 23rd. -
Fairchild Baldwin at The OC Concept Store
Like the memory of the iconic Audrey Hepburn, I predict that these bags will soon see their way to immortality, as the quintessential bag. Shown here in black broadtail with leather trim and shiny silver handles, these limited edition small “O” bag from Fairchild Baldwin are designed to go from day to evening. All of the bags from their collection lined in 100% silk satin. Available in garnet kangaroo with leather trim and gunmetal handles, cream broadtail with leather trim and 10k gold handles, smooth black Italian leather with gunmetal trim and handles, and grey flannel with cognac leather trim and gunmetal handles. From the OC Concept Store.
Left: Hourglass shape coat from Lanvin’s winter collection. Right: Lightweight, weekend Bobby duffel bags with signature “O” accent for men and women. Shown here are the french blue with navy trim, and the grey flannel with tan trim. Also available in silver and espresso brown pebble.
Mariah Carey looked fabulous in this Merino wool pale gray cape, perfectly accessorized with a thin brown belt. Whoever her stylist is, all I can say is well done! Her sunglasses reminds me of the Tom Ford pair we carry in our Amazon store. The Jill bag from the OC Store is flat, lightweight, and offers a perfect compliment to her ensemble. It is designed for convenient travel and everyday use, plus it serves double duty as a clutch. Brown pebble leather with orange stitching and brass handles.NOTE: Please notify us directly, if you believe that certain images on this post are alleged to infringe upon the copyrights of others, according to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Thank you. -
Memorable Actors: Audrey Hepburn in Givenchy
A Class Act There’s no better way to start this series of Memorable Actors other than with Audrey Hepburn. She had that mega star voltage, as well as that coveted, immeasurable style and grace.
And from the looks of things, Audrey’s beauty was beyond skin deep, and I think just about anyone would agree with that statement. Not only was she a Hollywood legend, mother, wife, and humanitarian (not necessarily in that order), she was also the most stylish woman of her time.
These images of her wearing Givenchy are some of the best possible ways that I want to remember her by. She looked event more dazzling in that designer gown (pictured below) she wore in the 1954 film Sabrina. That was a double wow!!
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