Listening to: Bonobo
Beverage: Coffee, Don Francisco's 100% Colombia Supremo.
I recently started working for a fabulous woman (that shall remain nameless for privacy purposes) who is the former CEO and owner of the original Versace franchise in South Florida in the late 80's/ early 90's. Not to mention a dear friend of Gianni himself when he was alive, R.I.P.
Having the opportunity to work for her is so surreal. I get to hear about her time in Paris with Gianni at Versace fashion shows when business was booming, or about seeing Catherine Zeta Jones a few seats over from her at said fashion show (and how breathtakingly beautiful she is in person). Or the backstage knitty gritty during those fashion shows...LOL. All whilst accessorizing a vintage Versace tuxedo jacket with fox fur cuffs on a stark white mannequin.
Some of the runway samples are damaged, (it's vintage, duh.) On one hand it is an epic shame, but on the other hand I am in awe. To think that Naomi Campbell's heel snagged that skirt, or Linda Evangelista may have spilled her glass of VERY expensive wine on that blouse is mind blowing!
*All catalog photos are property of M.S.
Not only do I get to style all of these fantastic pieces of fashion history, but I get to photograph them as well! Here are some shots of what we are currently working on getting up online. A sneak peek if you will...
Needless to say, I love my job and am so extremely lucky to have it. Life is good! To visit the store on Etsy, please contact me for a direct link...otherwise, enjoy!
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