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Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty

Through July 16th the Costume Institute’s spring exhibition at The Met has showcased the work of Karl Lagerfeld focusing on the designer’s style from the 1950’s to his final collection in 2019. The retrospective spotlight’s his technique with 150 pieces on display that are accompanied by sketches that underscore a creative process and the collaborative relationships with premières and head seamstresses.  Karl Lagerfeld created a diverse and prolific body of work unparalleled in the history of fashion.

Chanel ensemble, autumn/winter 1991-92

Absolutely love the recreated work table of the artist/designer. I’m inspired and will add to my work bench at home.,

As a member of the museum use the “early access'” to see as much of the exhibition with little interference.

Kathleen

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Loving May

May in Northern Virginia can be a tad humid and extremely hot, but this weekend the air was gloriously clear with low humidity and cool temps [which is very rare]. It’s wonderful being out for morning walks with no one around, and as I moved toward Fox Clove a family had a rooster that crowed non-stop. There were also flowers blooming in the sidewalks that added beauty to the morning.

In January the Washington Post listed an article on The DC area’s 10 best casual restaurants of 2022. Running errands, the other day I stopped in to Yu Noodle for an authentic Chongqing lunch. They had traditional hot and spicy noodle dishes developed by owners Andy Qin and Tony Cai. They serve many dishes like soup dumplings and all noodles are made by hand. Exploring the menu, everything looked tasty, so I ordered “chicken leg noodle soup”.

It’s a wonderful feeling seeing flowers bloom around the house. Last week, I didn’t steak these peonies fast enough and a torrential storm had them on the ground in minutes. The next day I flew out to take care of each blossom to ensure a bit of longevity.

Stay stylish and share items you love during May!!!
Kathleen