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CHATEAU D'HAROUE

Sometimes, the best things don't come in small packages. They come in exquisitely overwrought, mind-blowing packages of stunning proportions. Castle-sized proportions. The beautiful French Château d'Haroué is hosting Three Great Creators, the work of Cristobal Balenciaga, Hubert de Givenchy, and Philippe Venet from May 7 to August 17, 2010. Forty - 40! - haute couture evening gowns will be on display, including Givenchy's black duchess satin gown from Breakfast at Tiffany's, and Balenciaga's mink-trimmed wedding dress for Queen Fabiola of Belgium. But perhaps the most surprising detail of all is that this collection has been curated and arranged by the great Givenchy himself, now 83 years old. Located in the Lorraine region of France, the breathtaking architecture and grounds of Château d'Haroué would be enough to woo any vacationer (and the stunning interiors include the largest collection of French royal furniture in private hands). But a castle full of couture, chosen by one of France's greatest couturiers? Genius! 
The original LBD:  Givenchy's Breakfast at Tiffany's Gown, worn by Audrey Hepburn.

















































Above, Balenciaga's wedding gown for Queen Fabiola of Belgium.
Buy those plane tickets! For full details on the event, visit here:  Château d'Haroué.
Images, Château d'Haroué website.

19 comments:

A Gift Wrapped Life said...

What a fascinating trip and location....to say nothing of seeing all that fashion. Better go see what the dates are. Have the best weeekend. XO

Kathysue said...

Amazing images, such beautiful fashion and the setting wonderful.Kathysue

Dumbwit Tellher said...

No other word for this special event and surroundings except spectacular. Hard to believe that Givenchy is now 83. ) :

Thank you posting, so a treat to see.
Lovely weekend to you ~

Things That Inspire said...

The house, the gardens, the floors, the mouldings...beautiful!

Janell @ House of Fifty said...

Oh, that would be a wonderful site to see! I visited this Chateau years ago while studying with my school in France, but it was not filled with stunning clothes then...

Also jumped over to your Target pillow post. The pillow is perfect for a client's room, I'm stopping by Target tomorrow to see if I can find one. Thanks! Janell

Beach House Living said...

What an estate. A once in a lifetime type of event.

pve design said...

I always dreamt of a wedding gown with some sort of fur or ermine. Looks dreamy!!!
pve

Unknown said...

This is great! The gardens and fashion...wow!

rosiecampbell said...

I found your blog after your kind words about my belts yesterday on Annechovie. Many thanks. Your post today was beautiful.

Have a great weekend.

annechovie said...

What a stunning place, Skyla. Thank you and have a great weekend.

Trish {Pink Preppy Lilly Lover} said...

WOW! I'm ready to buy the plane tickets now, that sounds amazing to be surrounded by all those gorgeous fashions in such a exquisite castle! I bet Audrey's dress is teeny tiny :)

Thanks for sharing such lovely eye candy, I will be day dreaming of this castle all afternoon!

Unknown said...

Oh my gosh, so regal and gorgeous!

Picture of Elegance Blog said...

Perfection!!feels like a wonderful dream.

Ingrid Mida said...

This sounds right up my alley... Would love to go with you!

studioJudith said...

My eyes are drooling ... .

I especially long for
that balcony with
THAT view !

Jjj

FrenchBlue said...

This is the most Beautist is every way! How stunning it all is and merci beaucoup for sharing it with us! Have a fun weekend!
XO

Sarah Klassen said...

Incredible, Skyla! Thanks for sharing about this amazing event, in such a beautiful setting...can you imagine attending? Breathtaking.

Hope you have a splendid weekend!

xo,
Sarah

Laura (Lellobeetle) said...

Queen Fabiola's beautiful Balenciaga dress is in my top two or three favorites. Though it was quite heavy, she was a champ through the FOUR hour of church service and administrative ceremony.

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