That's Not My Age has a fashion hangover (or should that be a fashover?) caused by an excess of fine clothes and free wine. Last night, I followed the Tabi footprints to celebrate 20 years of Maison Martin Margiela at Somerset House. Have I told you how much I like Somerset House? London Fashion Week's new-ish home is a neoclassical marvel in Portland stone.
That's Not My Age is fond of a post-modern caravan but rather than dwell on rainy holidays up north, tonight's aim is to channel some Belgian glamour:
In true Margiela style, here's an anonymous blogger wearing some Incognito sunglasses:
They belong to my friend and fashion collector, Mr Robert de Niet. Who stockpiles clothes and accessories like it's nobody's business, he was in the exhibition shop faster than I could say conceptual chic:
The exhibition is superb, the clothes are sexy, provocative, clever. Here are my highlights - sorry they're a bit blurry, had to take photos surreptitiously when the men in white coats weren't looking.
Then it was out onto the riverside to enjoy more complimentary wine, quality snacks from Tom's Terrace and a gorgeous summer's evening.
On the terrace, That's Not My Age spotted Grazia's Paula Reed looking lovely in a khaki military dress.
And designer, Bella Freud with a fantastic shoulder bag. I came away feeling thoroughly inspired, happy that I'd celebrated the anniversary in style and longing for a little Margiela in my wardrobe. Oh to live in a trompe l'oeil world.
Maison Martin Margiela 20 The Exhibition is on from June 3 to September 5 2010
Beautiful post. All the neutrals in the exhibition, the neutrals on the crowd, the non-neutral sunglasses, the bright blue sky. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely way to spend an evening, glad you enjoyed it!
ReplyDeletethe exhibit looked amazing..
ReplyDeleteA fabulous evening - lucky TNMA! How I would love a piece of MM in my wardrobe too - so enjoyed this post...x
ReplyDeleteHow very glam and Somerset house is divine. Must go to exhibit.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic evening! But how dare they force fine wine upon you and then make you rub shoulders with famous fash folk... shocking! xx
ReplyDeleteI was just looking at the new website for Tom's on the Terrace and am going to go in a couple of weeks. Hope the weather is as good to me as it was for you. London on a summer's day, glass of wine, good company and fab clothes...perfection! Why go anywhere else?
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I am blown away by the beauty of those steps with the lime and white flowers. I just have to copy that look in my mud-patch (which used to be a pretty garden before the reno started). So pretty. The tromp l'oeil is pretty amazing too!
ReplyDeleteFantastic... what a great thing to attend - and the exhibit looks wonderful as well... might have to go and check that out.
ReplyDeleteWAH, I want the Incognito sunglasses :( Did they have any in the shop? *Hopeful face*
ReplyDeleteV good stealth snaps!
Love this, love Somerset House, not familiar with Tom's, will be along to check it all out!
ReplyDeleteFantastic pictures. I love the style of Maison Martin Margiela. http://www.photo2video.co.uk/maisonmartinmargiela/
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