I often wonder if the saying 'history repeats itself' was actually meant for fashion. Everything we wear or have worn comes from some prior inspiration- and that can go as far back as Antiquity and beyond! Fashion is cyclical. Don't believe me? Send me an image of any clothing item, and I'll root it back... Continue Reading →
Vintage Shopping in Paris
When shopping in Paris, get ready for vintage to keep crossing your path. It will be impossible to avoid- even if it's just for curiosity's sake. Vintage shopping in Paris is abundant...especially if you're in the right place: Le Marais district. Truth be told, we did a lot of walking until we hit the right... Continue Reading →
Shopping for Fabric in Paris
Paris Fabric Hunting! Initially I had my mind set on perusing textile museums in Paris, and the like...but then, in keeping with the whole Paris Fashion Project mind-set- I decided to go rogue instead! Yes! Shopping like a local in the traditional, long-standing textile shops is what I decided would be way more fun. So... Continue Reading →
Back to Work & Good-Bye Athleisure Wear
Time for a fashion change...History shows us how events that change the world affect fashion. Is it time to say good-bye to athleisure wear?
White After Labour Day?
What do you think about wearing white after Labour Day? Vous désirez écouter le résumé en français? Voila! https://lucybertoldi.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/White-After-Labour-Day.m4a Audio summary of this blog post in French Where did the saying come from anyway? Let me put my fashion history teaching to practice here... In the past wearing white was synonymous with light fabrics and... Continue Reading →
FASHION UNSTITCHED: The Dirty Truth About our Beloved Blue Jeans
Who doesn't own a pair of blue jeans? These have become trendy family faves since the day Levi Strauss (1877) made them popular. What is it that's made this staple, basic, and, these days, a luxurious, sought-after item, at any stage of one's life? Gucci at 750$... Originally created for work purposes- think overalls, not... Continue Reading →
FASHION UNSTITCHED: Designer Book Review- Dapper Dan
Where We Unravel the World of Fashion Three more amazing books coming your way in the next weeks. And I still can't decide which is more flamboyant than the next! Let's start with today's review. Dapper Dan - Made in Harlem- A Memoir Another fantastic Audible read. I basically binged three days on this, walking... Continue Reading →
FASHION UNSTITCHED: Met Gala’s Gilded Glamour Interpretations…
How exciting that the Met Gala this year be centered on the 'Gilded Glamour' period in America! What an incredible idea for the coming out of a pandemic with a splash of reverie. Mindful of how people have had enough of restraints, confinement and living in fear- what best but to go all out and... Continue Reading →
FASHION UNSTITCHED
Where We Unravel the World of Fashion... Review: PARACHUTE EXHIBITION at the Mccord Museum of Montreal Do you remember the iconic fashion brand, Parachute? It was all the rave of sought-after underground fashion from 1977 to 1993. A true phenomenon of the 80's. Harry Parnass and Nicola Pelly both worked in sales at Le Chateau... Continue Reading →
Au Revoir DIOR, ‘Til We Meet Again…
Bye-Bye...our encounter was enchanting and memorable...Yes, finally, a few weeks ago I got to see the Christian DIOR exhibit here in Montreal at the McCord Museum. This outing had been in the making forever and the day came! My girlfriend Sandra and I made a day out of it. We had both been dying to... Continue Reading →