Daphne Guinness FIT Exhibition

This has been my first post in a while since I moved to New York, several months ago but none the less it should be shared. In my quest to soak up all things fashionable in the city, I visited the Daphne Guinness fashion exhibition, at my school The Fashion Institute of Technologly. Thanks to my best friend for bringing it to my attention, all the wonderment that was on display.

The exhibition featured the personal collection of designer clothes and shoes by socialite, Daphne Guiness. Who is Daphne Guiness?  Daphne Suzanne Diana Joan Guinness was born in 1967, the daughter of brewery heir, Jonathan Guinness,  yes of Gusiness beer-Lord Moyne, and French beauty, Suzanne Lisney. Her paternal grandmother was Diana Mitford, one of the legendary Mitford sisters. In 1987, at the age of nineteen, Daphne married Spyros Niarchos. After her divorce and over the past decade has emerged as a fashion icon. Daphne's persona and collection of impressive wears had caught the attention magazine editors, designers and fashionistas alike. The Collection of couture was breathtaking. The exhibit feature stunning shoes by Alexander McQueen and Nina Ricci., eloborate couture creations from Chanel, Gareth Pug, and Givenchy. As you walk through the dimly lit halls a mystical film tribute to Alexander McQueen, plays overhead starring Daphne Gusiness directed by Indrani. The entire experience will perhaps bring you closer to understanding Daphne's journey through her love of the art of fashion.

The Daphne Guiness Exhibition runs through January 7, 2012 at the Museum at FIT. Admission is gratis.

 "We need better things, not more. We should not pollute the world with meaningless, unused things when we can make and support things of rare and precious beauty.” -Daphne Guiness