It is a special and exclusively online auction organized on the Drouot site until September 7th. Nearly 240 vintage, romantic and original pieces are auctioned from €40.
In her wardrobe that has been carefully preserved for four decades, Sylvie Grumbach unveils trendy and emblematic pieces from the 80s, 90s and 2000s. bags with a timeless touch from Azzedine Alaïa.
Affectionately nicknamed the “Madame mode”, this indisputable figure of Parisian fashion offers nearly 240 pieces from her personal collection to, she says smiling, give them a second life: “All these pieces slept in my attic in the countryside. It was by wanting to create a library of fashion books that I rediscovered these collections of clothing and accessories. I would like to wear them again today to observe the still strong influence and inspiration of these designers.“.
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Each piece in this collection tells a story of the era when fashion was extravagant, subversive and daring. This auction is therefore not only an opportunity for fashion lovers to own vintage clothing and accessories, but also an opportunity to perpetuate the heritage of these designers: ” The pieces range from the minimalist style to the exuberant side of John Galliano or the romantic of Vivianne Westwood”. precise precise Sylvie Grumbach before continuing : “These pieces are special because they represent designers who left their mark on their time when style and creativity were not muzzled by marketing. Some designers were little known and could express their desires and their universe “.
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD – Spring-Summer 1993 – “Grand Hôtel” collection CORSAGE in gold metallic leather, • © Agence 2e Bureau
JOHN GALLIANO – Fall-Winter 1990 Zipped jacket in neon yellow and black quilted nylon • © Agence 2e Bureau
Long necklace Inès de la Frassange • © Agence 2e Bureau
Some pieces draw their inspiration from the 18th century. A kind of time travel that amuses this enthusiast: “Fashion has always been inspired by the past. Before, creators hung out at flea markets, visited museums to feed their inspiration. They drew their creativity from paintings, films, travels and everything around them”. Sylvie Grumbach remembers a trip to the United States to support her remarks : “I remember a visit to Disney in Orlando with the designer Kenzo (Takada), we had spent a few days there. When he returned, the collections he had created were inspired by Disney characters “.
A child of the seraglio
Granddaughter of Cerf Mendès France, founder of the Mendès house and sister of Didier Grumbach, former president of the French Federation of Couture, ready-to-wear fashion designers and fashion designers, we can say that the owner of this avant-garde collection is a child of the seraglio.
Fashion, she rocked in it and devoted her whole life to it until creating in the 80s her own communication and public relations agency, 2e Bureau, specializing in the field of fashion and photography. Some lots from his auction also come from the archives of his agency. She was, among others, the first press officer for Valentino Garavani, John Galliano and Vivienne Westwood, whom she accompanied in their debut. Today, its prestigious clients include the Villa Noailles, a contemporary art center of national interest located in Hyères, Reporters Without Borders and the Visa pour l’image photojournalism festival.
Sylvie Grumbach • © Agence 2e Bureau
Auctions are open until September 7 at 6 p.m. It is possible to see the lots by appointment at Million, in Paris, from September 4th.
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