Antwerp Fashion Night …

By Valentine on August 31, 2010 in Belgium Rocks, Designed By Valentine, My Life, Parties and Events
Yesterday I was invited by the AFA (Antwerp fashion agents) to a event celebrating the work of two very different fashion icon: Madeleine Vionnet and Roberto Cavalli. The exhibition took place at Verso, the concept store. Throughout the store static mannequins were dressed in Vionnet and Cavalli which made it easy to look at the clothes… Well most people were just sipping champagne while standing next to the clothes but that’s just part of the process… 
I was wearing one of my design, a electric blue silk satin shorts overall…
Trench: BCBG Max Azria 
Combi shorts: Valentine Avoh 
Shoes: Mellow Yellow
Bag: Bimba&Lola

Vionnet who founded her fashion house in 1012 became famous for a number of things; she was the first to develop the creative and commercial strategy which can be seen in most fashion houses today and she invented the bias cut (coupe en biais) which is widely used today, especially in haute couture.
She closed her atelier in 1939. Now, exactly 70 year later, the brand has been brought back to life by Matteo Marzotto (first time I heard about him too). These are pieces from the new Vionnet collection…

Cavalli on the opposite is known for it’s extravagant animal prints and sexy ready to wear… True Italian bling! He has been in the business for exactly 40 years and that’s why he was chosen for the exhibition.
And because there is no party without an after party… 
Direction Strantwerpen… Situated on the docks, a beautiful artificial beach with palmt rees, sofas and real sand… To bad the weather didn’t get the invitation so we spent most of our time inside doing my favorite activity in these type of events… eating canapés and petits fours!
“When a woman smiles, her dress should smile too” Madeleine Vionnet

 

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35 Comments

  2. Reply
    Vogue and Vintage · August 31, 2010 at 23:47

    Nice Blog! I am now following you. Come by my blog and tell me what you think?

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    Ashley · September 1, 2010 at 13:42

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  4. Reply
    Johanna Urban · September 1, 2010 at 18:58

    Great post!
    xx

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  5. Reply
    Sarah @ Pandora's Box · September 1, 2010 at 19:48

    The woman rockin the blue romper is just amazing!

  6. Reply
    Phuong · September 1, 2010 at 23:28

    i love your colorful outfit!

  7. Reply
    Grace · September 1, 2010 at 23:57

    That is a gorgeous shade of blue on you my dear.

    Love Grace.

  8. Reply
    Isabel · September 2, 2010 at 01:50

    such a great blue! and looks like an amazing night!

  9. Reply
    Hanna · September 2, 2010 at 12:12

    Love all of the great pictures!
    And the dresses are so gorgeous! My favourite is the white one with lemon print and the snake on the front!

    http://style-in-sight.blogspot.com

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    fhen · September 2, 2010 at 13:06

    it looks like a great event and the cavalli piece is so stunning

  11. Reply
    Annie @ Wiloh · September 2, 2010 at 20:44

    Oh fun, and I love the bold outfit! I've always loved orange and blue :)

  12. Reply
    Annabel · September 3, 2010 at 04:09

    your outfit is amazing and this event looks like so much fun!

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    V.V. · September 3, 2010 at 13:34

    great blog!
    love that electric blue

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  14. Reply
    The Man from Amsterdam · September 4, 2010 at 08:55

    Great pictures! And love Vionnet, too bad I couldnt see it :(

  15. Reply
    FMK Vintage and Fairy Tale · September 5, 2010 at 12:26

    great blog! I just discover ur blog and I am actually very exciting to meet an ivoirian fashion designer and stylist like me! :)))
    great!
    hope I'll meet u for real one day! (if u come in cannes ou of I come in paris)!
    xoxo

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  16. Reply
    Devon · September 5, 2010 at 21:00

    Looks like a great time! Loving the blog girl x

  17. Reply
    THESTREETFASHION5XPRO · September 6, 2010 at 13:28

    Gorgeous pictures and post!
    Your posts are always interesting …

  18. Reply
    yuki · September 6, 2010 at 23:42

    Great and gorgeous photos. Cavalli dress is stunning.

  19. Reply
    CMA · September 7, 2010 at 01:06

    LOVE IT
    you've got a great blog, keep it up!
    a great source of inspiration
    thanks for sharing, i'll be coming back!

    -COSMICaroline
    COSMICaroline.blogspot.com

  20. Reply
    VintageGoa · September 7, 2010 at 13:32

    Nice blog you have…and you look Amazing! :)
    XOXO

  21. Reply
    CoffeeBlooms · September 7, 2010 at 13:38

    these pictures are amazing! you look stunning, dresses are beautiful…seems a great event! :)

  22. Reply
    Adelythe · September 7, 2010 at 15:03

    I'm in love with this Roberto Cavalli dress !!! It's so… fresh :)
    Love,
    Adelythe

    http://hummingbird-cocoon.blogspot.com

  23. Reply
    closet connection · September 7, 2010 at 15:12

    great post!!

    xoxo

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    Polina ,Julia ,Nastia · September 7, 2010 at 15:43

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  25. Reply
    Puck Litaay · September 7, 2010 at 20:38

    That's so cool, looks like so much fun and the garments are gorgeouss!

    Puck @ ONEOFPOINTS.blogspot.com

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    Abi · September 8, 2010 at 02:06

    Oh, I'm such a huge fan of Madeline Vionnet. Looks like a great event! Love your orange coat against the blue romper!

  27. Reply
    Dyanna Pure · September 8, 2010 at 02:58

    That is so MAJOR. Love the stuffed tiger.

    xo,
    Dyanna
    http://www.thesfstyle.com

  28. Reply
    Danielle Barbe · September 8, 2010 at 03:20

    wow. you look amazing in blue. totally your color.

  29. Reply
    Front Row Mode · September 8, 2010 at 11:29

    Loving the look

    Tc

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    Nav · September 8, 2010 at 17:29

    great pictures, seems like it was a lovely night!
    xox

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  31. Reply
    Claire · September 8, 2010 at 19:10

    i love the pictures and cool outfit.

    x?x? :)
    x?x? :)
    x?x? :)

  32. Reply
    Brenty · September 8, 2010 at 20:16

    Yay! Fashion's Night out in Antwerp! Love your photos! I really like your blog and looking forward to your updates.

    http://afashionaddictsconfession.blogspot.com

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    devilishlypleasurable · September 9, 2010 at 05:49

    you look so amazing in that outfit, and the cavalli dress is gorgeous!

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    Théa Unknown · October 2, 2010 at 16:47

    The Roberto Cavalli dress is georgeous…

    xoxo
    Théa Unknown

    http://theaisunknown.blogspot.com/

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