Well-known figures contribute portraits for gallery fundraiserLONDON – Well-known figures will either draw or “write” portraits for the National Portrait Gallery as it hosts a gala fundraising event on Tuesday, Feb. 11, sponsored by the fashion designer Leon Max, it was announced today. Those attending the ticketed black-tie event, announced today, include David Bailey, Olympic Gold medalist Katherine Grainger, Grayson Perry, […]
Princess Beatrice’s royal wedding hat tops $131,341LONDON (AP) – Auction site eBay says a bidder has offered 81,100 pounds ($131,341) for the spiraling headpiece worn by Princess Beatrice to last month’s royal wedding. The auction ended Sunday. The 22-year-old granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II startled commentators with the swirling hat she wore to the wedding of her cousin Prince William and […]
Today’s Market: Vintage Fashion and AccessoriesIt’s been awhile since I caught up on the vintage fashion auction market. It’s easily my favorite auction category, because almost every human being “collects” and wears clothing of some kind. Increasingly, whether purchased for a few dollars at a thrift store or for many thousands at auction, vintage fashion is becoming a wardrobe staple […]