That Dress...

I forgot to tell you about the event I went to two weeks ago.

The place that I work is holding a month-long celebration of all things Italian. The restaurants are having special wine and food pairings and tastings, there are boutique locations with museums of costumes and shoes from classic films made by Italian design houses, there is a showing of art in the medium of fabric by Italian Art students, and there are special events every week.

Last Thursday, at 4:30, my boss looked at me and said,"you're going to the event with me tonight." I replied, with passion, "I can't go like this! I need to go home and change!" So off I went. What a glorious feeling to finally have an appropriate occasion for the Pucci blouse! I came back to fetch Stan, adequately coiffed and as Italian as anyone who isn't can be.

Free Booze! Free food! And Fashion Fashion Fashion!!! The Italians were out in full force that night. I received my stamp of approval from a Gal who works in the main office whose workplace style I admire greatly: "Love the Pucci," she said as an aside to me whilst trying to corral the VIPs into the front row seats and evict the squatters, grace maintained, I might add...

Stan & I sipped martinis and waited for the show to begin. And then I got to see in real life and moving some of the most beautiful clothes I've ever seen. My favorite piece was a Roberto Cavalli dress that I'd seen photos of in a magazine earlier that week. It was exquisite. The fabric rippled and floated like thick cream and smoke with the movement of the model down the runway. It was a turquoisey green and blue almost opalescent sheer silk, with a beaded bodice in the shape of a bird. I think that I took a huge leap in understanding the magic of couture. A picture may say a thousand words, but in real life on a body speaks billions.

I saw Gucci, Valentino, and a host of other fabulous designers. It was truly a wonderful evening. After the show, I sipped prosecco and indulged in the bite-sized desserts- Heavenly! I met some very nice ladies and we chatted for a while until I had to go, with promises to remember each other and hopefully see each other soon.

This coming Tuesday, I'm attending another event. This one is focused on new and up-and-coming Italian designers...