Medavog talks Gabrielle Bonheur "Coco" Chanel

part 31 on my vintage couture collection that spans 200 years.
Coco Chanel died the year that I was born 1971.
TRIBUTE TO CHANEL AND KARL LAGERFELD.

"Francisco Medavogs collection started off as a small sampling of some European couture designs to help him study FASHION design. By looking at the French seams and other intricacies, he learned about couture construction through the true masters of design. This hobby quickly became a collection of more than 25,000 fashion items, primarily 20th century European designs, with a number of them extending back to the 1920s and 30s.

"At first, I didn't quite understand why so many people were interested in seeing these clothes," says Francisco. "For me, the clothes were simply great examples of what I was able to study while at the Fashion Institute. Now, I feel that my collection is the beginning of a wonderful museum collection."

"I'd love to open the first American Fashion Museum, devoted solely to fashion and couture, similar to Zandra Rhodes' museum in London."

Designers in my private collection
include: 1,000's of Vera's + Hardcore Givenchy & Jean Paul Gaultier.
Designer labels in my private collection: Halston, Koos Van Dan Aker,
Adria Gilbert, Betsey Johnson for Alley Cat, BEENE BAZAAR,Irene, Schiaparelli, Anna Sui, Todd Oldham, Mugler, Dolce, Montana, Diane
Von, Kenzo, Balmain, Fath, Marc Jacobs, Raf Simons, Armani, 70's Anne and
Calvin Klein, 60's-70's-80's Oscar De La Renta, Lilli Ann, Chanel,
Dior, Nina Ricci "Couture", Pierre Cardin, Estevez, Stephen Burrows, Mori,
Sonia Rykiel, Gaultier, Balenciaga, Yves Saint Laurent, Missoni, Emilio Pucci,
Rudi Gernreich, Pauline Trigere, Missoni, Versace.

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[christopherinsc1981]

You have a lot of nice stuff

[medavog]

Thank you Christopher, have you ever heard of Marc Almond?

[GaryS1217]

The only pieces of Chanel that I have ever owned, I have given away as gifts!!!

Trust Me...They were well worth that Investment!!!

[FendiLady]

Fabulous video about Chanel! Chic Chanel! If you want to read a good book about Chanel there is one titled "Chanel: A Woman of her Own". I own 2 pairs of Chanel earrings and enjoy wearing them.

[ElPapiMasChulo]

Muchas gracias.  Yo estoy aprendiendo muchas cosas que no supe antes.

[Moonchimes]

What a wonderful tribute to this awesome designer! Hugs,~Moonchime

[mykiskoart]

In addition to the beautiful clothing, I love how you share so much information!  It makes your videos so interesting! :)

[FendiLady]

Chic Chic Chanel! That's very beautiful. I own 2 pairs of Chanel earrings. My favourite Chanel perfumes are: No. 5, No. 19, and Chanel Gardenia. Thank you for sharing Francisco!!!

[coverboySA]

I enjoy your videos! Your collection is something that I would just die to see in person!!!

SA

[christopherinsc1981]

I can't say that I have. I been watching your videos and learning lots of new stuff. So thanks for showing them! I esp Love your Art work

[Rango9]

I have... he was big in the 80s...

;-)