Vionnet: celebrating 100th anniversary. The collection, the book and the movie

In 1912 a new fashion house opened its doors at 222 Rue de Rivoli. That very year Madeleine Vionnet, the founder of Maison Vionnet, introduce the world to the bias cut - one of the most body loving shapes that was later favoured by most couture houses. Since then the house was formally closed in 1939 and then revived in 2006.

This autumn, just a few days ago, the House of Vionnet celebrated its 100th anniversary. There were a lavish party, a specially designed demi-couture 20 piece collection and a short movie directed by Alessandro Possati and inspired by Isadora Duncan who was Vionnet’s muse in the 1920s.

This November we will also be treated to a new book, Madeleine Vionnet by Issey Miyake and Betty Kirke – a scrumptious special edition hard-cover volume containing over 400 photos, sketches and patterns as well as a beautiful story about the designer herself.

Photo source: vogue.com

Weekend sign off

Sometimes my need to blog feels borderline strange and pointless. Perhaps, it’s my cold talking… I do feel a bit down because of it, I must admit. It was almost gone, within just a couple of days and so I decided to get back to exercise. And it was the most silly idea to come up with! Working out in a cold room gave me a temporary burst of endorphin-induced joy, but got me back to day one as far as the cold was concerned.

The rest of the week that followed such a magnificently ridiculous decision was spend looking pretty unglamorous in  layers of knitwear, box of tissues on stand-by.

I blogged because I felt the need to blog, but I kept thinking if the world would actually remember Fashioned by Love if I suddenly stopped. Do you ever think about importance of your blog and responsibilities that come with it?

Anyway… The week happened to be pretty eventful for the fashion world.

H&M site crushed following the company announcement about new collaboration with Martin Margiela.

Christian Louboutin 20th anniversary capsule collection was released.

Fendi celebrated the 15th birthday of their Baguette bag.

Devil Wears Prada sequel was confirmed for release in 2013.

Chloe has been preparing to celebrate its 60th anniversary with a special 'Chloe. Attitudes' exhibition.

And the season of summer sales has began… Should you feel like shopping, Browns, Monica & Joe, Bastyan, MONNIER Frères, Anthropologie and KurtGeiger are most recommended.

Wishing you a wonderful weekend!

Always yours

Photo source: Vogue Russia June 2012