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Home Profile: Prada's Mathilde Agostinelli

Okay, time for a little glamour right? Prada publicist Mathilde Agostinelli's home epitomizes that with baroque antiques and flea market purchases. I could probably spend hours in her closet, trying on shoes.

I so want that lace dress laying on her bed(it is shown in the first image of her closet also).

Mathilde found the tufted pink bed at a Paris flea market(the bedroom actually belongs to her daughter).

The gorgeous rug is by designer Madeleine Castaing.

The sofa, in tufted pink velvet, was another vintage find.

Her jaw dropping collection of Hermes Birkins, in every color of the rainbow.

Scanned by Moodboard from Harper's Bazaar Magazine March 2005

Photography Manuela Pavesi

Temperley Behind the Scenes

 

I just rented Valentino: The Last Emperor, and I could have watched the behind the scenes action for hours. I love every aspect of the design process, from the initial inspiration to that exhilarating walk down the runway. I've been on the other side too, the sales side, which isn't as creative but just as complex. 

After watching the Valentino documentary I remembered I had some old Elle magazine tear sheets that covered Temperley's Spring 2005 fashion show. Since I had pulled two looks that I loved from the Spring 2010 line I thought I would post those as well.

*This post was supposed to go up yesterday in honor of British designers, but if you follow me on Twitter you'll know I've been having tech problems. Like Preen, Temperley shows in New York as well, but there is that lovely sales side that one has to take in account. 

I've had a lifelong love affair with velvety black mixed with soft colors, so the palettes showing up on the spring runways were right up my alley. I loved the feather jackets Temperley included in their Spring 2010 collection, and the dress on the right belongs in my closet.

 

 

Scanned by Moodboard from Elle UK Magazine/Photography Circe

Spring 2010 images from Style.com

Flashback: Bill Blass 1972

Here are some more images of that fashion photograph collection I missed out on Ebay. There were about ten different designers and I think I only saved two of them.

This collection makes me a bit sad, as it is the work of Bill Blass. The company's last collection, designed by Peter Som, was Resort 2009. It is a shame if it doesn't get resurrected, as he was such an iconic figure of American style.

Home Profile: Designer Erin Fetherston

Well I was hoping to have posted designer's homes that corresponded to their show dates, but my scanner hasn't cooperated. 

This is Erin Fetherston's Paris home that was featured in Domino magazine a couple of years back. I love that she has so many dramatic pieces, but kept the rooms spare so they don't seem cluttered and fussy. You can see pictures from her Spring 2010 collection here.

All but 2nd image scanned by Moodboard from Domino Magazine September 2006. 2nd image taken from old Dominomag.com site:(

Photography Milla Slertman

 

Home Profile: Marc Jacobs in Paris

I thought it was fitting to show one of  Marc Jacob's first apartments in Paris. He is showing his Spring 2010 collection at the New York State Armory today at 8pm and I can't wait for the pictures.

I also want to pay respects to the photographer of this feature, Fernando Bengoechea. He lost his life in 2004 because of the Indian Ocean tsunami.

 

Scanned and created by Moodboard from House & Garden Magazine November 2000

Photography Fernando Bengoechea

Home Profile: Nathalie Rykiel

The Paris home of Nathalie Rykiel, President of Sonia Rykiel. Faded florals wrapped up with dense black tassels, a vintage vanity found at a flea market and framed by turquoise walls, and a mix of shimmering glass and jewelry round out this eclectic home.

Scanned & created by Moodboard from Elle Decoration September 2002/Photography Alex Sarginson

Flashback: Allure Magazine 1998 Trail Mix

For part of my childhood I lived in or near a forest, where I would dream away for hours. I never learned to whistle using a blade of grass, but I did play amongst animals that would probably give me a heart attack to run into today.

Created by Moodboard from Allure Magazine August 1998/Photography Christophe Rihet

Home Profile: Tracy Reese

I've collected images of Tracy Reese's home over the years, and I wasn't surprised when she expanded to home design. Her apartment is a vibrant, eclectic mix of vintage finds and Eastern design.

Pale pink silk curtains that Tracy made, flea market chair and a lamp from Urban Outfitters

She found the mirror at a flea market, the bed from Ballard Design, and mirrored side table

A pink velvet chair makes another appearance next to a linen cabinet

Inspired by her collection of blue pottery, she hand painted the top of a flea market table 

Daybed covered in fabric from ABC Carpet and Home, next to an antique Chinese cabinet

1930's vanity that her brother painted a vivid blue. I love the blue glass she has in her window

Images scanned and created by Moodboard

Suede Magazine Winter 2004/Photography Pieter Estersohn/Instyle Home Winter 2005

Home Profile: Tooshie's Natascha Wittgenstein

When Natascha Wittgenstein, co-owner of Tooshie, first saw this Manhattan apartment it was a men's bathroom. It was being converted into an artist's studio, with the promise of natural light and beautiful views.

She sacrificed having a kitchen, something she rarely used, to have an extra sleeping loft built in. For something so industrial, I think she turned it into a bright and functioning space on a budget.

Here is another use of Bill Blass scarves, this time used as wall art. 

The mantle was found in the basement, an old prop from a theatre on the first floor of her building. She stained her mismatched floors a cohesive shade of black.

A vintage table found on the street and painted white. The red ladder leads up to the sleeping loft.

Scanned & created by Moodboard from Lucky Magazine August 2002/Photography Eric McNatt

Home Profile: Elizabeth Pyne

Another favorite light and dark pairing belonging to the home of Elizabeth Pyne, a specialist at Sotheby's. She was thinking of using Osborne & Little's Papilio Alium fabric for curtains when she got the idea to cover her walls with it. Deliciously luxe and I'm sure way out of my price range, but I enjoy it all the same.

I love when you see complimentary but contrasting color from room to room. 

Scanned & created by Moodboard from House & Garden November 2006/Photography James Merrell