Italian Fashion Exhibit-Schiaparelli vs Prada

[Mariangela]

I always love the fashion exhibits at the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the regular costume collection as well.

Starting on May 10th, the museum is going to be doing a comparison exhibit of two iconic Italian fashion designers: Elsa Schiaparelli and Miuccia Prada.

See here:http://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions...sations/images

The red carpet pre-opening will be live streamed tonight on this Met web site, and it seems Anna Wintour will be hosting. There is a video and some images of the clothes. (I have to say I'm not thrilled about some of the Prada selections, and I love both Prada and Schiaparelli. (I would have killed for some of those clothes Meryl Streep wore in the Devil Wears Prada) I'm sure there are many more in the actual exhibit.

[leahjr]

Oh yeaaaaah! I love things like this. Thank-you for bringing it up to our attention. Yes, I too love Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway's clothes, when she got hip
(I need to clarify that). That was a wonderful fun movie. I only wish Meryl Streep got to keep the stylist from that movie. Oh well....

Miuccia Prada, Miu Miu, right? I know what you mean. Sometimes I like it, sometimes I don't.

Leah

[Mariangela]

I was in the supermarket check out line this morning, and you know that's the time for checking out the latest gossip!

There was a cover story in one of the magazines about the Red Carpet opening of the Met exhibit on Schiaparelli and Prada.

It took five seconds on the internet to find a slide show of the dresses. (Gentlemen-if any of you even come on this thread-you will like the images too, I promise)
http://www.thedailybeast.com/galleri...la.html#slide1

Commentary: (I know, who do I think I am? But it's fun. You all have opinions, you know you do!)

The good stuff first:
Eva Mendes is gorgeous and she is a vision in her tangerine Prada dress.
Hillary Swank has a perfect body.
Ivanka Trump is lovely, and she knows how to rock a dress.
Rene Zellwiger's dress was beautiful, I think, in a sort of retro way.

The rest:
Anna Wintour had what looked like a lobster on the front of her dress. Don't lobsters eat each other? Even their young? Symbolism anyone?
Sarah Jessica Parker continues to be the homeliest woman in the entertainment industry, and this time the dress is ugly too. This is not a Little House On The Prairie reunion.
Chloe Sevigne-There just are no words.
Hedi Klum really needs to get a surgical lift, or she needs to wear undergarments. Did you look in the mirror before you left the house, girl?
Rachael Zoe and Anja Rubik need an intervention and a hospital stay for anorexia.
Sophia Vergara-Sophia, you are starting to disappoint me. Trust me, any of these designers would be happy to design a dress for you. Stop starving yourself trying to get into a model size two or four. Your face is starting to age. You were so beautiful as you were.

And then there's Beyonce. Oh, Lord. All I can say is that this slide show did everybody a favor by not posting the back view. Unfortunately for her and the readers of the magazine, you can see the back view there. I know she had a baby not long ago, but she's young. If she doesn't take the weight off now, she never will. And then there's the whole question of why on earth you'd wear a see through dress and let anyone else in the world see that. IT IS NOT ATTRACTIVE, GIRL! Not to mention vulgar and inappropriate. Some good taste and discretion, please. And if not that, a better mirror in your bathroom, and some glasses. SHEEESH!

I could say more, but I'm afraid God will punish me as it is for being so mean. So, take a look yourselves.

[rfirma1]

I was in the supermarket check out line this morning, and you know that's the time for checking out the latest gossip!

There was a cover story in one of the magazines about the Red Carpet opening of the Met exhibit on Schiaparelli and Prada.

It took five seconds on the internet to find a slide show of the dresses. (Gentlemen-if any of you even come on this thread-you will like the images too, I promise)
http://www.thedailybeast.com/galleri...la.html#slide1

Commentary: (I know, who do I think I am? But it's fun. You all have opinions, you know you do!)

The good stuff first:
Eva Mendes is gorgeous and she is a vision in her tangerine Prada dress.
Hillary Swank has a perfect body.
Ivanka Trump is lovely, and she knows how to rock a dress.
Rene Zellwiger's dress was beautiful, I think, in a sort of retro way.

The rest:
Anna Wintour had what looked like a lobster on the front of her dress. Don't lobsters eat each other? Even their young? Symbolism anyone?
Sarah Jessica Parker continues to be the homeliest woman in the entertainment industry, and this time the dress is ugly too. This is not a Little House On The Prairie reunion.
Chloe Sevigne-There just are no words.
Hedi Klum really needs to get a surgical lift, or she needs to wear undergarments. Did you look in the mirror before you left the house, girl?
Rachael Zoe and Anja Rubik need an intervention and a hospital stay for anorexia.
Sophia Vergara-Sophia, you are starting to disappoint me. Trust me, any of these designers would be happy to design a dress for you. Stop starving yourself trying to get into a model size two or four. Your face is starting to age. You were so beautiful as you were.

And then there's Beyonce. Oh, Lord. All I can say is that this slide show did everybody a favor by not posting the back view. Unfortunately for her and the readers of the magazine, you can see the back view there. I know she had a baby not long ago, but she's young. If she doesn't take the weight off now, she never will. And then there's the whole question of why on earth you'd wear a see through dress and let anyone else in the world see that. IT IS NOT ATTRACTIVE, GIRL! Not to mention vulgar and inappropriate. Some good taste and discretion, please. And if not that, a better mirror in your bathroom, and some glasses. SHEEESH!

I could say more, but I'm afraid God will punish me as it is for being so mean. So, take a look yourselves.

oh my gosh....mariangela.....your comments are hilarious!!!

[blanchine]

I was in the supermarket check out line this morning, and you know that's the time for checking out the latest gossip!

There was a cover story in one of the magazines about the Red Carpet opening of the Met exhibit on Schiaparelli and Prada.

It took five seconds on the internet to find a slide show of the dresses. (Gentlemen-if any of you even come on this thread-you will like the images too, I promise)
http://www.thedailybeast.com/galleri...la.html#slide1

Commentary: (I know, who do I think I am? But it's fun. You all have opinions, you know you do!)

The good stuff first:
Eva Mendes is gorgeous and she is a vision in her tangerine Prada dress.
Hillary Swank has a perfect body.
Ivanka Trump is lovely, and she knows how to rock a dress.
Rene Zellwiger's dress was beautiful, I think, in a sort of retro way.

The rest:
Anna Wintour had what looked like a lobster on the front of her dress. Don't lobsters eat each other? Even their young? Symbolism anyone?
Sarah Jessica Parker continues to be the homeliest woman in the entertainment industry, and this time the dress is ugly too. This is not a Little House On The Prairie reunion.
Chloe Sevigne-There just are no words.
Hedi Klum really needs to get a surgical lift, or she needs to wear undergarments. Did you look in the mirror before you left the house, girl?
Rachael Zoe and Anja Rubik need an intervention and a hospital stay for anorexia.
Sophia Vergara-Sophia, you are starting to disappoint me. Trust me, any of these designers would be happy to design a dress for you. Stop starving yourself trying to get into a model size two or four. Your face is starting to age. You were so beautiful as you were.

And then there's Beyonce. Oh, Lord. All I can say is that this slide show did everybody a favor by not posting the back view. Unfortunately for her and the readers of the magazine, you can see the back view there. I know she had a baby not long ago, but she's young. If she doesn't take the weight off now, she never will. And then there's the whole question of why on earth you'd wear a see through dress and let anyone else in the world see that. IT IS NOT ATTRACTIVE, GIRL! Not to mention vulgar and inappropriate. Some good taste and discretion, please. And if not that, a better mirror in your bathroom, and some glasses. SHEEESH!

I could say more, but I'm afraid God will punish me as it is for being so mean. So, take a look yourselves.

Carey Mulligan looks like a fish
Beyonce What a shame!!! she has no mirrors
Sarah Jessica Parker thought that was a wonderful idea to make her dress with her own house curtain
Florence Welch is dressed by a crystal chandelier
Chloe Sevigny made her dress with the mirrors stolen to Beyonce

......
and .... I should stop... and be silent

[Mariangela]

Carey Mulligan looks like a fish
Beyonce What a shame!!! she has no mirrors
Sarah Jessica Parker thought that was a wonderful idea to make her dress with her own house curtain
Florence Welch is dressed by a crystal chandelier
Chloe Sevigny made her dress with the mirrors stolen to Beyonce

......
and .... I should stop... and be silent

Oh no, don't be silent! Those were terrific! I couldn't think what to say about Chloe Sevegny's dress, but you hit it out of the park.

We should create a blog, and blog about all the celebrity outfits and stupidities. I'll have to think of a good name.

[leahjr]

Oh no, don't be silent! Those were terrific! I couldn't think what to say about Chloe Sevegny's dress, but you hit it out of the park.

We should create a blog, and blog about all the celebrity outfits and stupidities. I'll have to think of a good name.

The Snarky Social Scene? Able to say it like it is! Unfettered, unedited, raw off-the-cuff emotions and opinions about fashion and more.

The Catty Culture Corner?

What?! I'm including myself in this group... LOL.

[Mariangela]

The Snarky Social Scene? Able to say it like it is! Unfettered, unedited, raw off-the-cuff emotions and opinions about fashion and more.

The Catty Culture Corner?

What?! I'm including myself in this group... LOL.

Well, of course, you're in the group, Leah. Since there are three of us, we definitely need three words. I'll think about it, but I quite like The Catty Culture Corner.


I did enjoy looking at all those gowns, including the Prada ones, but they're not exactly wearable clothes for most people. The wardrobe that I'd kill to have (well, not really) is the one Meryl Streep wore in the Devil Wears Prada.
http://cultureby.com/images/2007/04/...ears_prada.jpg
http://www.wildaboutmovies.com/image...erylStreep.jpg
http://cdn02.cdn.justjared.com/wp-co...ada-stills.jpg
http://cdn.sheknows.com/articles/Mer...ears-Prada.jpg

Amazing isn't it, that she can look like this, and usually walks around looking like a hot mess? Ah, money is wasted on some people.

[leahjr]

Well, of course, you're in the group, Leah. Since there are three of us, we definitely need three words. I'll think about it, but I quite like The Catty Culture Corner.


I did enjoy looking at all those gowns, including the Prada ones, but they're not exactly wearable clothes for most people. The wardrobe that I'd kill to have (well, not really) is the one Meryl Streep wore in the Devil Wears Prada.
http://cultureby.com/images/2007/04/...ears_prada.jpg
http://www.wildaboutmovies.com/image...erylStreep.jpg
http://cdn02.cdn.justjared.com/wp-co...ada-stills.jpg
http://cdn.sheknows.com/articles/Mer...ears-Prada.jpg

Amazing isn't it, that she can look like this, and usually walks around looking like a hot mess? Ah, money is wasted on some people.

Meryl Streep looked fantastic in that movie. She should have hired that stylist to stay with her. It's such a shame. The women looked especially gorgeous in that last photo.
Amazingly gorgeous!

I'll take Ann Hathaways outfits too. I loved her transformation. It wasn't a total surprise... the woman has a great model's body and beautiful features.

[leahjr]

I finally had time to review the clips of all those fabulous and not so fabulous outfits from the Met Gala. I pretty much agree with what you gals already so aptly described.
I'm just aghast at some of of those fashion flops (faux pas if you want to be a fancy pants), but honestly my favs and worse are as I see them.

Love factor:

Rihanna- Reminded me of one of my own gowns.
Jessica Biel- You rocked it! Feels vintage but the extreme dip in front gives it a modern edge.
Camilla Belle- Gorgeous outfit. She wore it well. Ralph Lauren classic...you can't go wrong. I absolutely love this!!!
Sofia VErgara- Wow! Loving the peplum, loving the silver color, but you where's your other half?
Renee, Gisele and Amy Adams such classic looks...lovely!

Twilight factor:

Christina Ricci- love the concept of her dress and the bi-colors, I just don't understand the train, the drape going on and on and on.
Anja Rubik- You sure showed off the other Italian model on that San Remo show. I don't know...I'm still not buying this look.
Karolina Kurokova- Love the way it showcases her body but that's it.


Yikes factor:

Sarah Jessica Parker- Really? You didn't learn anything from your stint on Sex in The City???
Florence Welch- Fancy dust mop. To her stylist...you're fired! Oh, that's right... that's another show.
January Jones- You remind me of my friend's Fort GT Sportscar with no black stripes. They say it's more valuable. Sorry, I like his car over your dress.
Carey Mulligan- Fish scales are not flattering! What were you thinking?!
Anna Wintour- For shame! Lobster is only beautiful steamed or boiled and presented on a lovely platter.
Heidi Klum- You of all people? You disappoint me.
Rachael Zoe- You shock me. You are a stylist to the stars. What happened? Those clothes and jewelry wore you. What about proportions?
Btw, put some toupee tape on the top...your dress looks about to slide off of you. And they called this glamorous? I don't agree. Really Rachel...it's okay to eat.
Coca Rocha- You should have stayed home.
Beyonce- Girrrrl??? I love that you embrace your body, but there's a time to flaunt it and a time to be more modest. And it's not time to flaunt.


Snarky remark:

Heard Kim Kardashian was banned from attending. Anna Wintour supposedly said, "over her dead body." Go Anna gooooo....