Auctions are amazing events for getting to view things offered at large houses such as Sotheby and Christies. From famous artists, such as Van Gogh, Matisse and Dali, to early American furniture, auctions have become an anything goes skyward in pricing.
Ever wonder what happens to those fabulous vintage wardrobes of divas such as Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe and Princess Grace? Their personal effects are placed in auctions for collectors to bid on.
In 2009, more than 35 of Audrey Hepburn's dresses were auctioned off. Actually, the dresses get into the hands of Kerry Taylor first, instrumental for "Frocks on the Block."
Joining Sotheby’s in 1979, Kerry Taylor became the youngest auctioneer in their history at the ripe old age of twenty one. After creating and managing the Collector’s Department at Sotheby’s she re-established the Costume and Textile sales with her own firm, simply Kerry Taylor Auctioneers.
This gal knows vintage and leading up to the subsequent Royal wedding, her firm will be banging the gavel next week in London. Scheduled for auction are gowns worn by HRH the Princess of Wales, a see-through number modeled by Kate Middleton in 2002 and numerous accessories belonging to Wallis Simpson.
Wallis Simpson (aka the Duchess of Windsor) continues to captivate women by her fashion sense. It is believed that her personal affects will fetch top dollars. The story of Simpson, an American socialite, for whom King Edward VIII abdicated in 1936, is currently in production for the big screen. Simply titled "W.E.," it is being directed by Madonna.
Dress to invest with an authentic and new Valentino Envelope evening bag. This retro suede envelope bag is larger than life in a designer evening bag. Speculation can easily point that this is the one that the Duchess of Windsor would grab for any night on the town.
Based in fuchsia, this authentic Valentino envelope features a huge bow on the exterior right below the flap opening. The thin suede strap allows this never before used Valentino to be carried on the shoulder with its adjustable strap. The soft and pliable suede strap and can easily be deposited within the bag to instantly transform it into a clutch.
The spacious black fabric interior offers several compartments including a zippered one in the center.
Basic black was the backdrop to many pieces in Wallis Simpson´s wardrobe. However, she was infamous with her accessories being slightly avant-garde. An authentic fuchsia Valentino Envelope handbag will be the one to add pizzazz to a simple frock.
