I went to a divine fashion exhibit at the Bourdelle Museum in the 15th district of Paris. Mrs. Grès was a Parisian fashion designer who believed in draping the body. She saw couture as sculpture. Her goal was to create volumes and firmly established lines embracing the feminine body.
The exhibit experience was transforming. (Note the glow on this Susu‘s face.) The place is a former artist’s house. Mr. Bourdelle resided and sculpted there during the Montparnasse quarter art blossom era about a hundred years ago. The architectural feel to the dresses just blows one fairy away. You sense the passion – just like Mrs. Grès formulated it “if you find your unique, personal thing, just stick to it, perfect it, don’t let go of it until you reach what you are longing for”.
What is your trademark, cupcakes? How can you reach your uniqueness today and the ones to follow? I’d so like to chat on this with you, dear ones.
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May 27, 2011 at 11:13 AM -
Stunning pieces! The lines and draping are just perfection. You must have had such a buzz from it, I mean, seeing it in person would give such a boost of endorphins and emotions! Absolutely amazing.
Also love what she said because it’s so true and worth remembering every single day. I think the most difficult thing about reaching and achieving your dreams is to stay focused, calm and never rush your life in order to get to the goals by tomorrow, it’s also about never letting frustration stop you from going forward because when one is passionate about something and the “something” doesn’t happen at once, the feeling of frustration may become a frequent visitor for a while.. At least, that’s how I see things…
xxx
May 27, 2011 at 11:27 AM -
I love this post!
As far I am concerned I am just trying to be myself, never lie to anybody and give the good example with my behaviour.
xx
http://dontcallmefashionblogger.blogspot.com
May 27, 2011 at 2:33 PM -
What exquisite photos Susu x
May 27, 2011 at 4:27 PM -
love those on first pic !
May 27, 2011 at 4:52 PM -
” Mrs. Grès was a Parisian fashion designer who believed in draping the body. She saw couture as sculpture. Her goal was to create volumes and firmly established lines embracing the feminine body.”
I ADORE her belief!
And OMG…these designs are STUNNING! Simple, elegant, classic, and at the same time WOW!!!!@
Yes, Susu…I can tell from the glow on your face….you were transformed!
Thank you for sharing this amazing post, beautiful lady!
It ROCKED!
Have a lovely weekend!
Ciao….x
May 27, 2011 at 5:15 PM -
Amazing beautiful post and your inspiring comments will not be forgotten. I like don’t be afraid to be yourself no matter what other people say.
May 27, 2011 at 6:18 PM -
Amazing post. I love the draping and pleating on these gowns. You look beautiful..love your gorgeous smile.
xx
Heel in Mint
May 27, 2011 at 6:24 PM -
This is the most beautiful exhibition. I’m tempted to take the Eurostar over just to see it. The dresses are stunning.
May 27, 2011 at 6:58 PM -
Hello, my sweet! So happy to hear you liked my idea! I think it would be absolutely amazing and I’d be the first one in a long queue to get my copy! And thank you for calling me your friend – it means a lot (actually it means a HUGE deal and made me smile BIG TIME)
x
May 28, 2011 at 8:39 AM -
Oh wow, these dresses!! I love flowy draped dresses like these…I could practically sleep in them!
May 28, 2011 at 8:49 AM -
What an amazing exhibition ! Great post my dear, I love it <3
May 28, 2011 at 3:58 PM -
Beautiful dresses! I love it!
xx
May 29, 2011 at 4:42 AM -
I like those dresses in the 1st pic too:)
They are classic, elegant, and beautiful!
Thank you for sharing, SUSU!
May 29, 2011 at 12:10 PM -
THE most beautiful dresses (love the first picture!) and you look cute too!
P.S. Don’t forget about my giveaway!
http://mademoiselle-la-la.blogspot.com/
May 29, 2011 at 2:20 PM -
These dresses are beautiful.. The silhouettes are just incredible
Lee x
May 29, 2011 at 9:35 PM -
How beautiful those dresses are!
Juliet xxx
May 30, 2011 at 6:57 PM -
A post after my own heart darling . . . thank you
June 1, 2011 at 7:39 PM -
wowwwwwwwwwwww, Ilove, love, love all of them, the dresses are wonderful, his court, his draperies, small works of art, amuaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
June 3, 2011 at 8:11 AM -
Am planning on seeing this exhibition with friends soon.
Been on my list for quite some time, but loads of travel is hindering me. I like the Gres’s quote – from the soul of an artist – I relate. xx
June 3, 2011 at 2:49 PM -
so beautiful. What I wouldn’t give to see this in person!
June 3, 2011 at 3:10 PM -
looks like an awesome exhibit!
Congrats on being featured…
Anna
http://www.ThisIsAYes.com
June 3, 2011 at 6:53 PM -
I love the draping on some of those dresses! They just feel so elegant!
June 4, 2011 at 5:03 PM -
Oh my goodness, the draping is absolutely gorgeous. All these dresses are so classy, I love them!
June 5, 2011 at 6:56 PM -
Oh wow! I so adore all of this draping – so flattering to the figure! I didn’t realise this exhibition was on, might try and check it out if it’s still running
June 5, 2011 at 10:30 PM -
The Bourdelle Museum puts on amazing shows, I think. This one is stunning, and how I wish I could see it! So thank you for the pictures. I can just imagine myself there now.
June 7, 2011 at 2:15 AM -
These are insanely beautiful. That draping is so pretty I can only imagine what it looked like in person.
June 8, 2011 at 3:54 AM -
Thank you so much for posting this – it’s the next best thing to being there! I actually learned Madame Gres’ draping technique in Paris at summer school
Corinne xo
June 18, 2011 at 2:07 PM -
Wow ! All these dresses are gorgeous !!