Saturday, September 26, 2009

Salon du Shine x M.A.D x The Toledo's Part 2.


The Fashion Institute of Technology Museum curated a
remarkable showcase of Isabel Toledo's fashion designs
from the years 1985 -2009. Even Michelle Obama's
Inauguration dress was on view. Suspended from the ceilings
surrounding Isabel's garments was Ruben Toledo's
Illustrations documenting each garment displayed.
I would like to give a special thanks to Michaela Angela Davis,
long time friends of the Toledo's for hosting the private
walk through and talk with the first couple of fashion.

Michelle Obama's Inauguration day dress.

Barack and Michelle Obama shine!

One of Isabel's' most popular silhouettes.

A peek at a portion of the collections shown at the
Fashion Institute of Technology Museum Gallery.
Look above, Ruben's illustrations hover
over his wife Isabel's work.
A match made in heaven and on earth!

Me with Michaela Angela Davis host of Salon du Shine.

Isabel, Myself and Ruben!
They are two of the most creative, intelligent,
warm, informative, and fun people I have ever met.

25 years and counting of their devotion to
art, design and love for one another.

Divine partnership a marriage between two souls
and their visions! An artist dream!

It was a pleasure to finally meet Andrea Pippins,
artist, graphic designer and expert blogger.
I'm a big fan of her blog www.flygirls.typepad.com

Click on the title post to view more history
of the tremendous Art of Ruben Toledo.



1 comment:

Kira Sherrine said...

You know your not supposed to be taking pictures inside FIT...hehe. The guards in burgandy didnt catch you!!