Saturday, January 26, 2013

Casino de Paris costumes auction sales


Call me lucky, because I am! Yesterday (Friday) I attended the exhibition of the Casino de Paris costumes that is currently held at the stunning Elephant Paname center for the arts (look at the ceiling!) in view of this weekend (Saturday and Sunday) auction sales. Mistinguett, Jane Avril, Joséphine Baker, Line Renaud... and all the fabulous dancers that performed at Le Casino de Paris wore one of those costumes and/or accessories at some stage (and on stage!). Of course I could not help but taking a zillion photos (and videos), so that you can have a much more comprehensive view of this exhibit. Check it out here. And if you're interested, well, hurry, as it will only last 2 days!

6 comments:

  1. The ceiling just pulled me into the picture! If I don't die from the cold, like I did today,I will make it a stop of mine tomorrow.

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  2. I love how you've framed this shot - she looks like an angel.

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  3. I love ALL your shots of this wonderful auction, and what I wouldn't give to have something worn by MIstinguette! ("Va t'en, je ne te connait plus ..." tu connais?)

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  4. Today as well? Sounds like a promising idea for a rainy day in Paris.
    Bon dimanche,
    V

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  5. What a great comprehensive video of the exhibit. Merci Eric for posting it. I love the displays of the costumes. During 1969 to 1971, 20th Century Pictures had a costume auction in their sound studios at what is now Century City in Beverly Hills. They were in financial difficulties. Anyway, I went and looked around -- the costumes weren't displayed very nicely. They were just all thrown together in boxes, or on clothing racks. It was a mess.

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