Art and Commerce
When one is rubbing elbows with Picassos, Rodins and the celebrated works of a galaxy of modern artists, only museum-quality finery will do. Think ultrafemme dresses and suits, netting, lace and beaucoup bijoux.
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Photo by Inez Van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin, styled by Alex White; W Magazine October 2009’s “Art and Commerce.”
From left: Dolce & Gabbana’s polyamide, acetate and lurex dress, dolcegabbana.it. Dolce & Gabbana necklace and belt; Louis Vuitton bag. Yves Saint Laurent’s wool grain de poudre jacket, vest and pants and cotton shirt, at select Yves Saint Laurent boutiques, 212.980.2970. Philip Treacy London hat; Yves Saint Laurent tie.
Location: Centre Pompidou, Paris Architects: Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers
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Dior’s wool jacket and skirt, at Dior; Saks Fifth Avenue, New York and Beverly Hills. Ellen Christine couture millinery headband with netting; Stephen Jones millinery headband; Lanvin necklace and bracelet; Dior bag; Sermoneta gloves (in bag).
Artist: Franz West Title: Maya’s Dream, 2006
Location: Museum of Modern Art, New York
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Oscar de la Renta’s silk dress, at Oscar de la Renta. Patricia Underwood beret; Oscar de la Renta bracelet, belt and shoes; Versace bag; Fogal hosiery.
Artist: Duane Hanson Titles, from left: Tourists II, 1988; Old Man on Bench, 1977
Location: Van de Weghe Fine Art, New York
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Hermès’s silk blouse and astrakhan skirt, at Hermès. Jennifer Behr headband with netting; Alberta Ferretti scarf (in hair); Hermès belt and bag; Alexis Bittar cuff.
Beauty Note: A dramatic pout comes courtesy of Chanel Rouge Allure Laque in Dragon.
Artist: Pablo Picasso Title: “The French Manager,” Costume for the Ballet Parade, 1917
Location: Museum of Modern Art, New York
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Christian Lacroix Haute Couture’s sequin and lace cardigan, silk chiffon blouse and silk crepe skirt. Christian Lacroix head wrap, brooch, necklace and bra; Azzedine Alaia bag.
Artist: Mel Ramos Title: Peek-a-boo Scarlett, 2007 Location: Galerie Rive Gauche, Paris
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From left: Chanel pin; Giorgio Armani shoes. Longchamp’s silk blouse, at Longchamp, New York; Louis Vuitton’s wool skirt, louisvuitton.com. Stephen Jones millinery hat; Linda Derector sunglasses; Tom Binns earrings; Chanel cuffs; Fendi clutch; Chantal Thomass hosiery; Roger Vivier shoes.
From left: Artist: David Smith Title: Cubi X, 1963
Artist: Aristide Maillol Title: The River, 1938–43
Location: Museum of Modern Art, New York
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Nina Ricci’s silk dress, at Barneys New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Chicago; Saks Fifth Avenue, New York. Tom Binns necklace and cuff; Nina Ricci bag, hosiery and shoes.
Beauty Note: A fancy ’do will hold its shape with Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Pliable Control Paste.
From left: Artist: Ruth Francken Title: Eros et Civilisation, 1972
Artist: Magdalena Abakanowicz Title: Abakan grand noir, 1967–68
Location: Centre Pompidou, Paris
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Lanvin’s silk satin blouse, silk skirt and pekan fur stole, at Barneys New York, New York. Lanvin sunglasses, necklace, gloves, bag and shoes.
From left: Artist: Francois-Xavier Lalanne Title: Tres Grand Singe Avise, 2008
Artist: Claude Lalanne Title: Miroir, 2009
Artist: Francois-Xavier Lalanne Title: Rhinoceros, 1966
Location: JGM Galerie, Paris
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Marc Jacobs’s silk and nylon dress, at Marc Jacobs, New York. Stephen Jones for Marc Jacobs hat with netting; Tom Binns bracelet; Chanel bag; Wolford hosiery; Bruno Frisoni shoes.
Sculpture Artist: Aristide Maillol Title: La Riviere, 1938–43
Balloons Artist: M/M (Paris) Title: Agent scintillant, gonfle a l’helium, 2007
Location: Jardin du Carrousel, Paris
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Bally’s wool jacket and silk blouse, at Bally, New York and Beverly Hills; Balenciaga’s silk satin dress (worn as skirt), by Nicolas Ghesquiere, at Barneys New York, New York. Patricia Underwood hat; Chanel sunglasses; Alberta Ferretti earrings; Janis by Janis Savitt necklace; Christophe Coppens pin; Tom Binns cuff; Lanvin ring; Bally bag; Givenchy belt; DIM hosiery.
Artist: Duane Hanson Title: Tourists II, 1988
Location: Van de Weghe Fine Art, New York
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Louis Vuitton’s silk and lace dress, louisvuitton.com. Christian Lacroix Haute Couture hat; Prada sunglasses; Princesse Tam Tam bra; Emilio Cavallini hosiery; Louis Vuitton shoes.
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Artists: Sophie Calle and Frank Gehry Title: Le telephone, 2006
Location: Pont du Garigliano, Paris
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Valentino’s silk coat, at Valentino. Alexis Bittar earrings; Dior Fine Jewelry cuff; Carolina Amato gloves; Valentino bag.
Artist: Chuck Close Titles, from left: President Bill Clinton, 2006; James II (detail), 2007–08
Location: PaceWildenstein, New York
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Erdem’s silk Mikado and cotton and polyamide lace top and skirt, at Saks Fifth Avenue, New York. Dior necklace; Pierre Mantoux hosiery; Giorgio Armani shoes.
Artists: Gilbert & George Titles, from left: Cogs, 2008; Britishers, 2008; Jackland, 2008
Location: Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac, Paris
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Stella McCartney’s cotton lace and silk dress, at Stella McCartney, stellamccartney.com; net-a-porter.com. Roger Vivier gloves and bag; Gerbe hosiery.
Beauty Note: To create high-drama lashes, try L’Oreal Telescopic Explosion Mascara.
Artist: Niki de Saint Phalle Titles, from left: Crucifixion, 1965; La Mariee ou Eva Maria, 1963
Location: Centre Pompidou, Paris
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Balenciaga’s silk velour dress, by Nicolas Ghesquiere, at Balenciaga, New York. Chanel sunglasses and gloves; Lanvin earrings; Balenciaga necklace, bracelets and shoes; Tod’s clutch; Le Bourget hosiery.
Artist: Aristide Maillol Title: Pomone, 1910
Location: Jardin du Carrousel, Paris
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Emporio Armani’s silk blouse, at Emporio Armani, New York. Stephen Jones millinery hat; Dior Fine Jewelry rings.
Beauty Note: Think about getting mint green talons with Chanel Nail Color in Jade.
Artist: Auguste Rodin Title: Le Penseur, 1880–82
Location: Musee Rodin, Paris
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Chanel Haute Couture’s silk chiffon dress. Chanel rings and bracelet; DIM hosiery.
Artist: Mel Ramos Titles, from left: Caramia Caramello, 2007; Hav-a-Havana #13, lost painting of 1965 #44, 2004
Location: Galerie Rive Gauche, Paris
Hair by Christiaan using Oribe Hair Care; Makeup by Peter Philips/Chanel; Manicures in New York by Deborah Lippmann/Lippmann Collection; Manicures in Paris by Huberte/Marie-France thavonekham. Models: Raquel Zimmermann/DNA and Freja Beha Erichsen/IMG. Production in New York by Atlas Productions; Production in Paris by Julia Weber at Made in Germany; Lighting technician: Jodokus Driessen; digital technician: Manoodh Matadin. Photography assistants: Shoji Kuzumi, edward boutinard and Marc Kroop. Fashion assistants: Kathryn Typaldos and Katie Casamassimo.
Hand lettering by Eric Pryor.
Special thanks to Alain Seban of the Centre Pompidou, and Margaret Doyle of the Museum of Modern Art, New York.
