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A rare exhibition at the Mona Bismarck Foundation from October 7 to December 12, 2009 presenting the wedding trousseau of the Queen of May, Marie-Jose de Savoie.
First of all, the unique charm of the place on the banks of the Seine. A well proportioned "hotel particulier"giving the impression of being hosted in a private house. Then the scenography of the exhibition of such a subtle elegance that is due to Hubert de Givenchy : models and lighting sublimating each dress; accessories, jewelry and fans, creating life and movement as if the models were still worn. An extraordinary refinement up to the red and white roses, colours of the Maison de Savoie along the perimeter of the two exhibits. Last but not least, the personality of Marie-Jose de Savoie, her charm and the designs of great beauty of her wedding trousseau comissionned by Humbert, Prince of Piedmont and future king of Italy : evening dresses, coats of ceremony from the best Italian fabrics. The wedding gown of Brussels lace made by nuns in the spirit of 18th century lace, is a beauty. This exhibition set up with such style in the Foundation's building dressed up as a casket of jewels, is in a way a great tribute to the memory of Mona Bismarck, herself a woman of great elegance. Click on the poster to see my pictures of the exhibition. MONA BISMARCK FOUNDATION / 54 AVENUE NEW YORK - 75116 PARIS