Art, sex, and "unabashedly prep"...

While I may be eschewing trade shows (at least for the time being), I suddenly have the urge to go to New York...now that the fashion circus has taken down its tents....and head straight to the Gagosian Gallery.  Until October 31st,  on view are the dual exhibitions of my dreams: Sally Mann: Proud Flesh and Cy Twombly: Eight Sculptures.  I'm not sure how this one escaped my radar, but when I discovered this bit of news this afternoon, I nearly swooned. Now all I need is a suitable companion to accompany me to this slice of art world Nirvana....

On an equally lustful note....

While I found most of the collections for Spring 2010 lacking,  the exception may be Dolce & Gabbana RTW: an intoxicating masculine/feminine dichotomy...all mannish suits and extreme corsetry.  I think the quote in WWD article sums it up nicely: "Romance is lovely, but romance with great sex is even better---who's to argue?"  My sentiments exactly.

If you can't wait until Spring for your dose of pheromones, go take a peek at Dries Van Noten Fall Winter '09/10.  It's perfection and seduction (the leather dress!  the silk trench!)  Oh, baby.  Haven't had enough sexy fashion?   Purple Diary (the official blog of Purple Fashion) will help satisfy your needs....

For something wonderfully "Top Drawer" (as opposed to "Underwear Drawer"),  I found the most delightful blog.  Whether it's ironic or just terribly earnest I can't tell; but, in honor of my blue-blooded Dad, the Harvard Man, and my best friend, the quintessential New Englander--Miss Kate of Nantucket: I give you "Unabashedly Prep".   It's a paean to all things "Old School Tie".  And forget about L.L. Bean. Maine's ultra-prep destination is surely here.  Goodness....I suddenly have the urge for a Gin & Tonic...