the return

Of, the Countess of Lyndon, Viscountess Bullingdon of England, Baroness of Castle Lyndon of the Kingdom of Ireland, by way of fashion designer ALTUZARRA.

"He began to have it in mind, as so many gentlemen had done before him, to marry a woman of great fortune & condition. And, as such things so often happen, these thoughts closely coincided with his setting first sight upon a lady who will henceforth play a considerable part in the drama of his life: the Countess of Lyndon, Viscountess Bullingdon of England, Baroness of Castle Lyndon of the Kingdom of Ireland, a woman of vast wealth and great beauty." William Makepeace Thackeray

(photographs from Vogue UK here)

From VOGUE UK, editor Sarah Harris report on the ALTUZARRA inspiration: "Rosemary's Baby and Barry Lyndon were the starting points for this collection," reveals the designer. "I became interested in the idea of a sinister and undone prettiness and romance, ill-fated and doomed."  Altuzarra said he wanted to evoke ideas in 17th century jewellery and adornment. A triumph. 

Albeit, this is a modern Countess, but the essential character is present in the fabric, the embellishment, the draping, & the vapidity Marisa Berenson so brilliantly embodies in the Lady.

Fashion has always had a love affair with this Lady Honoria, but to date no other designer has transported her to the present like Altuzarra's collection for Spring 2015. I too have had a love affair with this Kubrick film, & this is yet another sweet reprise.

Little Augury on Barry Lyndon, here
Little Augury at Pinterest on Lady Lyndon here