15 September 2009

la dolce V-ita



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"I love a beautiful Lady.

I love a beautiful dog.

I love a beautiful piece of furniture.

I love Beauty.

It is not my Fault."

Valentino Garavani




“I went to Via Veneto
with two friends,

&
at that moment


it was very, very beautiful—


all the Black Aristocracy from Rome &


the very important people.


Sophia Loren,


Gina Lollobrigida,


Marcello Mastroianni,


Fellini


Anita Ekberg,


Elizabeth Taylor &
Richard Burton

used to go there. "


Giacarlo Giametti



I just saw VALENTINO-The Last Emperor. I know a bit late- But , the film's release includes some Not to be Missed Special Features: The Perfect Life: Around the World with Valentino-Here the camera wanders about with V.'s Major Domo at Chateau de Wideville, outside Paris. At his apartment in New York , near the Frick Museum, overlooking Central Park (designed by Peter Marino)-it is a scene so-of a bygone era-as the Major Domo prepares the apartment for Valentino's arrival. Sumptious is the Word.

other special films in the DVD are The Last Collection & A Red Dress.

5 comments:

  1. I must admit to being even later
    for Valentino ... . it just arrived from Netflix, and will be my weekend viewing.

    Judith

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  2. Judith- I can not wait to delve into your blog-it looks wonderful. You will love V- I just don't do the movies as much as I use to since returning to a small town. I LOVE Santa Fe-(posted on O Keeffe just yesterday) It seems to be my ideal for "retiring" young! G

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  3. I haven't seen the movie either. It sounds like it was worth the wait.Can't wait to see it now. I love your blog.

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  4. I just watched it, too! The final scene boggles the mind.

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