About a month ago I attended an art exhibit and a fashion show
at the Pacific design Center. I wasn’t sure what to wear before leaving my
apartment. I mean this is L.A and here people show up in jeans at the Opera.
But I’m glad I decided to be more conservative and wear a pair of nice slacks
and a pretty royal blue and white blouse.
The event was sponsored by Alliance Francaise. The reception
was titled “Etre & Paraitre,” photos exhibited by Emmanuelle Choussy.
The Lady in red is Emmanuelle. This was her first exhibit in
the U.S.
Her favorite subject is people be it in a natural environment,
nude or in a designer gown.
Her photographs reveal much about her subjects. I have to say
that the above photo was one of my favorites.
The evening was classy and
delightful. The crowd was friendly and dressed chic. Chef Josette had her
servers walk around with trays of yummy amuse bouche and petits fours.
He
was one of the servers. A funny man who asked me to take his picture. When he found out that I speak French, he
spoke to me at a lightening pace. My poor memory of hundreds of years ago living
in Paris did not help me understand everything he was telling me. I really have
got to start practicing!
The bartender served champagne. There
was that whole scene of lights, camera and action going on. Photographers
circled the room, taking photos of the attendees.
And around 9 p.m, the fashion
show started.
Although I didn’t get a chance to meet all of the designers, I
did have the opportunity to speak with Eric Coly who has a boutique in Santa
monica – Le Dessein.
Here are some more photos:
