Stitches and Thrills

A museum visit I was really looking froward to: The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk Still to visit at museum De Kunsthal (Rotterdam) until 12 May 2013. What an impressive collection. There were more as 130 designs, representing Gaultiers fashion of over 35 years. It was truly inspiring to see all the beautiful details from up close. The accompanying leaflet had for some dresses the information of how many hours it had taken to make them. Considering the amount of embroidered sequins and beads, I'd have expected some would have taken even longer. The layout of the exhibition was marvellous. The different collections were in rooms with a specific atmosphere (boudoir, catwalk etc), which presented them very well. Some of the mannequins had filmed faces projected on them which was both fascinating and a little estranging. The only minus for me is the use of fur (but I knew before that he uses that). As far as I am concerned: rather not....

This weekend there was another Swanmarket in Rotterdam. Apparently they had a tough Saturday with lots of rain. That made some vendors to decide to stay home for the Sunday, so it was a little bit smaller. But nonetheless a very nice atmosphere. Its always nice to meet up in real life people I know via twitter, like Mirjam from www.mijnes.com . Her funky coloured buttons for kids who will become a big brother or sister, and her colourful key fobs and  pacifier cords were well liked by the customers. Another booth that caught my eye was " I Am Recycled ". Just look at those cute bird houses and felt people garlands. Also worth it to check out (but not in this picture): the porcelain bottles of  FoekjeFleur and the knit pillows by With Yarn And Love . =^x^=

Last Sunday, on Swanmarket XXL in Rotterdam. Before the rain: see through all the lanes.  My cat toy eyes: selling like madness again. Cuties! (Note the matching polka dots detail: even on the doggies.)