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So Passé.. Soooo Impressive

A few days back I posted about Villa Moda's event "So Passé" which was basically an exhibition of vintage evening wear from the 60's up to the early 80's.  At first I thought it was an interesting event. But I honestly didn't think that it was THAT amazing until I checked it out myself. I was completely blown away by the beauty of some of the pieces (and their very reasonable prices!). Price range was around KD 170 to KD 600. But wait, that's not all. Scroll down to the last picture to find out my biggest surprise.

They had THE famous Princess Diana “revenge dress” that she worn in 1993 straight after her spilt from Prince Charles (of course it was sold immediately! That's what happens to me when I procrastinate). The exhibition is on for a few more days, so if you have the time, pass by, it's worth it.  OK, now you can scroll back up to admire some of my favorite "So Passé" gowns (The pink strapless gown with a side huge bow is just tdf!).

Comments

Anonymous said…
cool who's this model? IS it you?
Anonymous said…
hmm, a vintage collection can only be the brain child of majed, didn't he get voted out? that girl is gorg- who is she? the pink dress wins fug award of the century.

cheers
Hellwafashion said…
I cannot believe the princess Di dress was in that collection! I would love even to have seen it!Such an amazing piece of history & It's timeless.

Who is the girl trying on the dresses? the red dress is my favourite, I think it's a hard colour to wear it looks amazing on her.
Anonymous said…
Is that you in the pictures??

:)
B & D said…
wow..thats some really good collection..i was really looking out for a dress for my firneds wedding .. :)
Ansam said…
I have a problem with "previously owned" stuff :-S Fi ashya 7ilwa and the prices are oh-wow-so-amazing! But you know what I mean?
lorra said…
wow i loved them all
let see
the red gown looks amazing on you
then the pink and the black gown as well
im so going there
thanks for the info and the pic's
Shamma said…
Ah I wish i was in Kuwait to take a look at those gorgeous dresses, is that you in the pics coz u look beautiful Mashallah, my fave is the pink dress with the bow and the one shoulder red dress is simply breath taking.
Anonymous said…
wow pink!!!!!! is that u?
Anonymous said…
VERY Impressive! some gorg pieces! Wish I was there to check it out in person! The red number is HOT!
Confashion said…
The gorgeous and beauuuutiful girl featured in this post is not me :)
Les said…
Amazing and I loved the pink dresses!
Anonymous said…
Hi Ladies,

The dresses at Villa Moda are never worn before vintage dresses. The original tags are available at the store if you need them.

The exhibition is still ongoing at the Manolo Blahnik space should any of you wish to visit.

Enjoy shopping or looking!
dju*dju said…
these dresses are breathtaking! especially the two dusty peach-pink ones.
my heart is racing and it doesn't happen very often.
DI3iya said…
is she a professional model?? who is she?
Modish said…
woooow i want the pink one .. kilhom 7ilween ! still mawjoden wila la2 ? i wanna go 2night if yes
Raja M. Seikaly said…
It actually takes a classy girl as Abeer to wear such classy dresses.
Raja M. Seikaly said…
I know this little lady very well. Probably the most unique architect, and artist in the entire Gulf. It is a rear commodity to combine beauty, skills, and brain. But Abeer has it all. DIFC and Villa Moda are lucky to have her work for them. She is definitely an asset.
Unknown said…
I agree with all the above !! And more ! Pretty dress's for pretty girls make pretty hearts !!
N.
theceelist said…
Nice Store!

http://www.theceelist.com/
The one shoulder red dress looks amazing, especially on the model, she looks like she just came from a red carpet ceremony
Unknown said…
is this in kuwait?
Unknown said…
amazing dresses but more amazing model!

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