*Also, has anyone read The Dogs and the Wolves by Irene Nemirovsky? My first reading of Suite Francaise will always remain a transporting moment, but when I read some of her other books I was disappointed. I think some of her earlier work was reissued to capitalize on the success of Suite Francaise, but the novels I read were written years before SF and I found them uneven. Obviously the urgency of the real life events that makes Suite Francaise resonate so strongly plays a role in its iconic status, but could The Dogs and the Wolves be in the same league?
*Ah, these are the perfect boots but, they're from Topshop. And Topshop heels, especially Topshop platform heels, do not unbroken bones and good balance make. Do I risk it just for those rare taxi to seated moments?
*Lanvin was beautiful, and I understand wanting to use modern fabrics but...polyester? Is that modern? A petroleum derived fabric seems a little old world order to me; unless you're an Arab princess. If I had £2000 to drop on a dress, it would be a Lanvin dress, but not one that doesn't allow my skin to breathe and may catch fire. Alber is a thoughtful, intelligent chap so I can't imagine the use of polyester is just there to make a statement. Or is there really no new fabric technology that's more environmentally friendly/breathable? That to me, would be modern. (Though Alber, if you're reading, I would never say no to Lanvin. Or to tea and scones with you to discuss the non rhetorical polyester question.)
*edit - p.s. Remember when I was in Paris and was freaking out about the cool mini adult children in their perfect clothes, but wasn't quite sure how to approach the "may I, a complete stranger, photograph your toddler" question? Maya has bravely collected some evidence.
Believe it. (They don't just look like that because they're fashion maven spawn and it's fashion week.)
7 comments:
Polyester is bad, but there are worse. Could the recsession be that bad?
juliet xxx
oh the "book of disquiet" seems interesting...i want to read it...
i love lanvin...i do..but the use of polyester (and at that price!) is a tad perverted!
Yes, I read the "Book of Disquiet" and several other Pessoa books, about 10/15 years ago. They are absolutely fantastic. A bit on the depressing side though... But definitely worth reading.
xxx
Mia
pessoa is lovely, but i have to be in the mood for it. i was a huge fan in college.
Mia - and Erica - I think I am in the mood for it... i.e. - depressed!
Ooh polyester is a noooo. It makes me smell! And gives my hair static...
But perhaps Lanvin women, ie those that can afford to drop a couple of grand on a dress, will be able to afford botox under their arms, thus negating the problem. Sorted.
Just had a glimpse at the mini fashion people - if I follow the pattern I started in dressing up my baby, we might as well end up there. Minus the gorgeous looking mummy.
Re Suite Française - I started reading it when I was about 6 months pregnant and overly hormonal. Running out of bread was making me cry. Though beautifully written, I had to put the book aside, where it is still (having a baby is very time consuming). Let us know how The Dogs and the Wolves was!
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