VALENTINO.Master of couture.

Valentino Clemente Ludovico Garavani, best known as Valentino, is an Italian fashion designer.I visited this great exhibition, which celebrates the life and work of Valentino with over 130 exquisite couture designs worn by icons like Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Grace Kelly, Sophia Loren and Gwyneth Paltrow in an installation at Somerset House .

The exhibition is divided into three sections, the beginning Valentino worldview through photographs from his personal archive, which offers an intimate portrait of the master's life, then displays a fashion couture where you walk on a catwalk to see the figure of one hundred thirty Valentino couture designs. Valentino: Master of Couture is a journey into the secret and wonderful world of Italian couture.

   1961 
Black crepe and chifofon evening dress with tulle detailing

1971Black georgette coat with with white chiffon blouse and paillete hot pants.

      The Valentino's international debut took place in 1962 in Florence, the Italian fashion capital of the time. His first show at the Pitti Palace was welcomed as a true revelation and the young couturier was deluged by orders from foreign buyers.

       By the mid 1960s he was already considered the undisputed master of Italian haute couture, receiving the award in 1967 Fashion Neiman Marcus, the equivalent of an Oscar in the fashion field. The Begum Aga Khan, Farah Diba, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Lee Radziwill, Queen Paola of Belgium, Babe Paley, Elizabeth Taylor, Audrey Hepburn, Gloria Guinness, Marella Agnelli, Jayne Wrightsman, Marisa Berenson, Veruschka and Princess Margaret were already customers as well as personal friends.

1971/1972
Black and white tartan cashmere coat with sheepskin collar and cuffs with wool trousers and waistcoat

1955-1990
White rebrodé lace evening gown with pink degradé chiffon drape detailing.

 One of the most impressive dress, which was designed in 1955 and completed in 1990.Atribute to mexican actress Maria Felix

               

1993
White chiffon evening gown with budellini techique detailing

 

1993
Beige chiffon cocktail dress with bedellini technique
detailing

Best British designer.

Britain has created a strong voice for itself on the international fashion scene thanks to its own breed of British-born fashion designers, who have all garnered a strong following through their unique creativity, first-class tailoring skills and quintessential British quirkiness.

CHRISTOPHER BAILEY

Christopher Bailey, Chief Creative Officer of Burberry, and responsible for the company’s overall image including all advertising, corporate art direction, store design and visuals as well as the design of all Burberry collections and product lines.

Bailey,was born in Yorkshire, the son of a carpenter and a window dresser for Marks and Spencer. He graduated from the Royal College of Art with a Masters degree in 1994 and later received an honorary fellowship from the College in 2004. From 1994 to 1996 he was the Womenswear Designer at Donna Karan and Senior Designer of Womenswear at Gucci in Milan from 1996 to 2001. While in Milan, he met and began dating Geert Cloet, brand designer for Miu Miu. He split his time between his home in Milan and England. He joined Burberry in May 2001 as creative director and became chief creative director in November 2009. Bailey is credited with transforming the fortunes of the company.

 PAUL SMITH

Sir Paul Smith, born July 5, 1946, is an English fashion designer, whose business and reputation is based on its menswear. He is both commercially successful and highly respected within the fashion industry.

Smith was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2000, after nearly three decades as a menswear icon. His collections of clothing and accessories for men and women are usually identified by the presence of Smith Multistripe signature somewhere on each item.

His quirky collections combine classic British tailoring with vibrant colours and prints, including his signature multi-coloured stripes.

STELLA MCCARTNEY

Stella McCartney may have a famous rock star for a father but her successful career is all down to her finely honed design skills. Born in 1971, she graduated from Central Saint Martins in 1995 and was made creative director at Chloe from 1997 until 2001 when she launched her namesake line. She is renowned for her simple, understated tailoring with a feminine touch and her thoughtful approach to design (she is a strong advocate of animal rights and refuses to use leather or fur in her designs). She also designed the official Team GB kit for the Olympics 2012.

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN

Alexander McQueen was born in the East End of London. He left school at 16, and since childhood had started to design clothes for his three sisters and already had clear its intention to become a designer. Alexander McQueen graduated in 1994 at the prestigious St. Martins College of Art & Design in London as part of the brightest British generation emerged from there with John Galliano and Stella McCartney.

In October 1996, McQueen won the award for best designer of the year.In 1997, which created four collections for Givenchy and two for his own label, McQueen shared the award for best British designer of the year with John Galliano.
  His rise to power was a fairy tale in its own right and in 2003 was honored by Queen Elizabeth II with the title of Commander of the Order of the British Empire, he received from his own hands in Buckingham Palace. McQueen's style was characterized by brutality tempered with lirismo.McQueen presented their collections at Fashion Week in Paris and has stores in major cities worldwide. Sarah Burton, his right hand for twelve years, took over the design of its signature Alexander McQueen

Vivienne Westwood

Dame Vivienne Westwood put the punk in fashion in the 70s and 80s, having dressed the Sex Pistols with her then lover and business partner Malcolm McLaren. And today she presides over her very own fashion empire. She combines punk with politics in bold, statement making garments that reflect her mischievous, outspoken personality and strong political beliefs. She was awarded the Outstanding Achievement in Fashion Design at the British Fashion Awards in 2007 and remains one of the most influential designers on the British fashion scene.

GARETH PUGH

Gareth Pugh began his fashion studies in the city of Sunderland College and finished her studies in Fashion Design at Central Saint Martins in 2003.Pugh's solo premiere was in London's Fall 2006 fashion week; he has since showed his Spring 2007 and Autumn 2007 collections there. Pugh's shows have continued to draw critical praise. British Vogue, for instance, called his Spring 2007 collection "an incredible, unmissable show" and said that "his genius is undeniable. Anna Wintour is a notable supporter of Pugh's designs.

These are some of England's best known designers. Hopefully still see new faces with much charm and talent

WELLINGTON HOTEL

If you are planning to visit Madrid, I recommend this hotel.

The Wellington Hotel is a symbol of service and five star quality. Since opening in 1952 maintains the traditional style and personalized attention, offering extensive service options in all newly renovated and updated facilities to meet the needs of today.

Located in the Salamanca district, a few meters from Retiro Park and just minutes from the most luxurious shops and boutiques of the so-called "Golden Mile Madrid" with stores like Loewe, Armani, Chanel, Dior, Dolce & Gabana, Escada, Hermes ...Its location can be known within minutes of the triangle formed by art: the Prado Museum, the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum and the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía.

The Wellington Hotel is a symbol of quality and service 5 stars.

It offers spacious service options in all newly renovated and updated facilities.

The hotel has 13 rooms, decorated with rich tapestries of s. XVII. Is a perfect venue for all occasions: birthday, cocktail, lunches and private dinners, meetings, conferences, presentations, conventions, exhibitions.

The Terrace Wellington

This terrace is located in the courtyard of the hotel, a situation which gives it an intimate nature. In winter the climate has stove and cozy blankets and umbrellas in summer and microclimate system provide a refreshing atmosphere and poolside Jacuzzi. It also has TV service and smoking.

An outdoor space for events and cocktails in an original and exclusive.

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It also has a select combo treatments, whirlpool spa, ice fountain, experience showers and contrast, steam room, sauna, relaxation area. Workout room for guests with personal training opportunity (in the Club and in room.) Health & Beauty products and sell. Personal Fitness Training and Pilates, Physiotherapy. Aesthetic medicine and nutrition. Why not? a place for a holiday.
The Hotel offers its customers: the spa Wellington  Health Club, bicycles for touring Madrid, personal trainer in your own room, free Internet access, personal shopper, business center, iPad 2. can take oysters and champagne on the terrace of The Golden Key, brunch every weekend.

The hotel has hosted people like Gene Kelly, Xavier Cugat, Graham Greene, Ernest Hemingway, Severo Ochoa, The Dukes of Wellington and Ciudad Rodrigo or Gila humorist. They also have put their trust in the Hotel Wellington Majesties The Kings of Spain, TRH The Princes of Asturias, TRH The Princesses Elena and Ms Ms Cristina and countless people representing all areas of society.
Among the historical moments lived in the Hotel should be noted on 22 May 2005 when the House SM The King chose to Wellington as a place to house the guests attending the wedding of Their Royal Highnesses The Prince and Princess D. Felipe and Doña Letizia.
Recent housed, Adrien Brody and actors Matt Damon, Salma Hayek, President of the French Republic Nicolas Sarkozy, the Nobel Peace Prize Muhammad Yunus, the choir of Saint Marc Petits Chanteurs, who performed the soundtrack the famous film the Chorus or actress Paz Vega.