The English translation of the 2011 Russian Harper’s Bazaar article is now available here. Many thanks to my wonderful friend Lena for translating the article. You can view the original article and image scans in the gallery.
I’ve also added Daphne’s full biography written by another good friend, Katy, which can be found on this page beneath the quick facts.
Added an article about the Daphne’s auction at Christie’s. Apparently Lady Gaga bid a reported £85,250 for one of Daphne’s dresses.
Article Excerpt
Chart star Lady Gaga is believed to have paid a world record price for a gown by her late friend Alexander McQueen at a London auction.
She was among bidders who paid almost half a million pounds for items from the personal collection of Daphne Guinness which was sold at Christie’s. The lots went for four times the original estimate.
Gaga is understood to have set a new high for a McQueen, bidding £85,250 in a sale which saw her facing rival bids from institutions and couture collectors from around the world.
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The Daphne Guinness Collection viewing times begin tomorrow, June 23 in South Kensington.
Address:
Christie’s Saleroom
85 Old Brompton Road, London
Viewing times are as follows:
Jun 23, 11am – 5pm
Jun 24, 11am – 5pm
Jun 25, 9am – 7:30pm
Jun 26, 9am – 5pm
The auction is: Jun 27, 7:00pm, Lots 1-102
From the website:
Daphne Guinness is one of today’s most iconic women of style and a powerful creative force in her own right. This spectacular sale comprises over 100 pieces from her personal collection and features rare haute couture and accessories from designers including, Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Chanel, Christopher Kane and Gareth Pugh. With estimates starting at £300 this is a unique opportunity to own a piece of fashion history from an illustrious collection. Proceeds from the auction will go to The Isabella Blow Foundation.
Also, check out The Daphne Diaries at Christies.com.
Scans posted from the 2011 Russian Harper’s Bazaar can be found here. Translation of the article coming soon!
I’ve added some more articles to the 2011 articles page:
+The Empress’s New Clothes (Wmagazine)
+Daphne Guinness, Undressed (Style)
+Happy Hour With Guinness (Style)
and to the2012 articles page:
+Daphne Guinness Performs Jefferson Airplane At Arlene’s Grocery With Element 4 (Huffington Post)
On May 11, 2012 Daphne did a cover of Jefferson Airplane’s “White Rabbit” at Arlene’s Grocery.
Click here to watch the video!