People, this is a double first. Neither Amanda Harlech nor an image of male genitalia has ever appeared before on That's Not My Age. Don't worry, I'm not going to make a habit of posting pictures of men's privates, it's not that kind of blog. But this is art. In fact it's an oil painting by Lady Harlech herself, curator of the 'Happiness Exhibition' at the Haunch of Venison. This is a lovely idea. Lady Harlech's posh friends, sorry, fellow 'celebrity patrons of the arts' have all donated their interpretation of happiness in order to raise funds for the Royal Academy Schools. Amanda Harlech is very nice by the way, and doesn't look half as scary in real life.
A very swanky do, sponsored by Krug, my friend and I sampled their wares and declared it, 'The taste we were born to drink.' This was our version of happiness.
Gorgeous Virginia Bates was there, I'm going to do a whole post about her soon:
Manolo Blahnik contributed a pair of beautiful shoes:
My favourite items were Bella Freud's photograph of her parents, and Neil Tennant's David Bowie album sleeve.
'I look at it and it reminds me of such a happy, wonderful and exciting time,' says Erdem about this dress from his 2009 collection.
Dame Viv has donated one of her t-shirts.
Doesn't he look young? I'm talking about Tony, not Leo Blair.
And here's a full-length picture of Lady Harlech embracing Casual Glamour in Chanel jacket, skinny pants and tan riding boots:
Alex James made an appearance. He carries his cheeses in a battered old suitcase, when I asked how much Good Queen Maud cost he said, 'It's quite expensive.' Didn't see any up for auction, though. Tight git.
If I were to create my own version of happiness it would probably involve food, and something from my globe collection:
How would you interpret happiness?
Happiness runs from 13-20th December 2011. All pieces will be sold via silent auction throughout the week. For all enquiries call 020 7845 7800
What a fun event...love the pictures!
ReplyDeleteA fantastic post !! @clotheshorse90
ReplyDeleteGosh, I'm embarrassed to admit that I have absolutely no idea who Virginia Bates is but she looks absolutely awesome. xx
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What a fantastic post and a wonderful event. I adore Bella Freud's photograph of her parents:) Brilliant. Happy Wednesday afternoon, dear. xo
ReplyDeleteat home, in the warm, cupboards and fridge full of yummy treats, nearest and dearest by my side on the sofa enjoying the fire!
ReplyDeleteGreat post and idea. It is home for me too. Opening the door at he end of the day and being with my man. Love it. Xxxx
ReplyDeleteprojectforty & Fashionistable - oh agreed. That's true happiness. The globe is just my artistic contribution.
ReplyDeleteMy partner went to school with Alex James and has less than complimentary things to say about him. In our house he's known as Cheeseboy.
ReplyDeleteSorry - that had nothing to do with fashion, art, fundraising or happiness.
Happiness = Feeling physically and psychologically in good fit!
ReplyDeleteCool Globe - love the vase on the right too gorgeous colours!
ReplyDeleteHappiness for me is lying in bed listening to storm outside, always makes me think of the poor souls living on the street and how lucky I am to have a roof over my head.
Happiness? at the moment, for me, it's fifteen minutes with my granddaughter! Perfection.
ReplyDeleteI'm swooning at the back of that red dress -- wow!
materfamilias - I have no idea who the lady in red is, I just had to take a photo of her gorgeous dress!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea and the do does look swanky. I'm still chuckling at Lady H's painting. Happiness indeed.
ReplyDeleteYou're quite the excellent stealth photographer :).