28 May 2011

when straw calls V


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MARITAL STRAW- JAN VAN EYCK'S ARNOLFINI WEDDING PORTRAIT






Yes, that is a black straw hat according to experts and a there is also a definite nod to a return of the platform shoe.
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5 comments:

  1. oh, you clever fashionista... don't you know I have been searching for the perfect Vintage straw hat, black or natural, to sport this year...!

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  2. Buongiorno Gaye

    cant sleep its soooooooo hot
    thankyou for your visit and kind words
    wellwell so its straw ! Ive looked at his hat for 50 years and didnt know, I think i presumed that it was the boiled wool of the Florence area which has a felt like appearance Thankyou for that . I used to know what all the symbols meant but Ive forgtton that too ! a presto fay xx

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  3. that is quite a "wedding portrait"! Totally pregnant!!!

    Madam Sarkosy has a "bump"!

    This is more than a "bump" this is about due any day??

    Brilliant! Love it! His face would stop a clock. Good thing he had a great hat on!

    Penny

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  4. Gaye, I'm always so happy to see this painting of the young couple from Lucca—my home! It's such an evocative record of a time and place, so much to contemplate here.

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  5. Fay- I thought so too- but surprise! I guess they enjoyed wearing straw and fur and platforms. I see it in Vogue Italia right now-which I love. pgt

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