Speaking of Miuccia Prada, last night I stopped by Prada in Soho to view the collection of costumes designed by Miuccia Prada and costume designer Catherine Martin for Baz Luhrmann’s remake of “The Great Gatsby.” The Great Gatsby is one of my favorite novels and the 1920’s are my favorite historical fashion era; seeing the costumes in person was a true delight! I’ve been a fan of Art Deco design since I was a child. My favorite childhood Halloween costume was a flapper costume. You can expect more Art Deco related posts in the future!
Anyway, Prada’s dazzling collection of Art Deco inspired pieces did not disappoint! The headpieces were especially fabulous. The designers’ modern take on the costumes was particularly evident in the hemlines; the hems were longer in front and shorter in back. The pieces were constructed of silk taffeta, dyed fur, velvet, sequins, and metallic lame. Many of the pieces were jewel encrusted.
Image from Harper’s Bazaar. All other Gatsby exhibit images are by StyleAspirations.
Daisy Gatsby’s outfit is front and center.
I took note of the shoes, some of which (see below) reminded me of shoes shown at the Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations exhibit I viewed at the Met last fall. I find Miuccia Prada to be a fascinating person and a provocative designer.
Prada has some Deco inspired pieces for sale. Take a look:
I’m normally not drawn to jeweled accessories, but I guess Miuccia is making me change my mind.
If you’re going to be in New York before May 12, stop by Prada at 575 Broadway to see the exhibit in person!
Tiffany is also celebrating the remake of the 1974 film with its Jazz Age Glamour collection. I haven’t visited their 5th Avenue Art Deco window displays yet, but I will. I highly recommend viewing Tiffany’s Art Deco collection of jewels in person or on their website. Not all of the pieces featured are new, as some are culled from Tiffany’s preexisting Jazz and Legacy collections, but they all evoke the glamorous aesthetic of the Art Deco era. Below are my favorite items from the collection, with prices starting at $250 and going up to $875,000:
Savoy Headpiece, the pièce de résistance of the collection.
Ziegfield Collection pearl tassel necklace
Ziegfield Collection Pearl Ring
Legacy Collection Five-Bar Drop Pendant
Another one of my favorite New York landmarks, The Plaza Hotel, is also taking part in Gatsby fever with a Great Gatsby themed Fitzgerald suite, decorated in a modern spin on Art Deco style:
In addition to providing these Decoluxe accomodations, The Plaza is offering a number of experiences inspired by the Jazz Age, including dishes and cocktails inspired by the era, a Fitzgerald Tea for the Ages, a jazz band at The Rose Club, and other Gatsby inspired offerings in the Caudalie Vinotherapie Spa, Warren Tricomi Salon, and Plaza Boutique. It’s only fitting that The Plaza would be celebrating the remake of “The Great Gatsby”; after all, The Plaza was an F. Scott Fitzgerald haunt and it made an appearance in The Great Gatsby.
I don’t know about you, but all of this Deco inspiration is making me want to don a flapper dress and head straight to The Plaza!
Do you love The Great Gatsby like I do? Do you plan to see the remake?
What is your favorite historical fashion era?
Love it.
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