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The invitation for the wedding of an ex arrives on creamy paper with the
date of October 31. A tricky fashion scenario—though black is an excellent
complement to catharsis and regret. Dionysus would hand you one of these
ravishing masks from fashion house Boudoir D'huitres and chase the moodiness
with a sparkling glass of mirth. A masquerade favoring seduction and lavish
adornment, these accessories are handcrafted by designer Mimi Plange with
the precision of tweezers, so that shiny stones, metallic rocks and crystals from
fairy godmother Swarovski don’t stray. With collection names like “Flights of
Fancy” and “Medusa Is Blooming,” these embellishments make for fabulous
centerpieces, or more sensual intentions. To inquire, boudoir-dhuitres.com
The Generation Me credo aims high: everything according to
my desires. Ambitious, and with vanity plates—it is a gaudy, gum-smacking version of bespoke. Custom designs are to be glorified.
Look at Bob Mackie and Cher. Equally as dazzling are the creations of
Holland & Sherry. The revered fabric house offers a nonpareil custom
embroidery collection so sophisticated even the Rajah of Rhinestones
would applaud. Selecting base cloth, threads or appliqués is an
experience of divine personal satisfaction, and the unique designs,
which grace headboards, drapery and upholstery, remain the
client’s exclusive property. It is a validation of one’s good taste, a
sacred distance from Twitter. To the trade, hollandandsherry.com
For centuries armoires have kept quiet certain private affairs. An
arsenal (at one time literally) of possessions, which kings, queens and
everyday people thoughtfully resolved not to shove under the bed. The
Queretano armoire holds its own intriguing provenance: elaborately
hand carved in Mexico City from white cedar and walnut, it is a
masterful, contemporary homage to an 18th century antique, which
originally housed priests’ church vestments. Designed by Alfonso Marina
for Ebanista, the piece is one of several in a beautiful collection of
nuanced translations—classic echoes made current—and something
of a secret, until now. To the trade, 800 570 1087 ebanista.com
oct + nov 2009
