Self Portrait in a Velvet Dress: Frida's Wardrobe: Fashion From The Museo Frida Kahlo
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Self Portrait in a Velvet Dress: Frida's Wardrobe: Fashion From The Museo Frida Kahlo Details
About the Author Carlos Phillips Olmedo is director of the Blue House Museum. Read more
Reviews
A friend recommended this book to me and I would recommend it to anyone who loves fabulous clothes, who loves Frida Kahlo, or who loves color and fabrics. It is simply a feast to look at, and interesting to read if you can pull your eyes away from the photos.When Frida Kahlo died, Diego Rivera had her wardrobe sealed for 50 years. It's now been opened and two women have been restoring the fabrics so the clothes can be seen as they once were.I thought it was particularly wonderful that the authors showed the clothing next to the paintings or photographs that showed Frida wearing that particular piece. She painted herself wearing her own garments - or at least they were on hangers in her paintings. In other cases, she was photographed wearing garments that are in the collection. It feels so intimate to see the clothing and art in juxtaposition. It makes you want to completely redo your wardrobe in similar style.Just a love of a book.
