I just finished “The Last Swan”, the memoirs of legendary beauty, hostess and design maven, Marella Agnelli. From a prominent family, she married Gianni Agnelli, the heir to the fabulous Fiat fortune and was one of Truman Capote’s infamous “swans.” Reading her memoirs, and the fact that New Year’s Eve is right around the corner, I couldn’t help let my mind wander and fantasize about my dream guest list for my imaginary New Year’s Eve bash. Here is a partial list, in no particular order.
Diana Vreeland – I have discussed her fabulousness many times in this blog. I could listen to her “Vreelandisms” all night long.
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis – I confess that she still fascinates me.
Truman Capote – the ultimate party favor. Never boring.
Jean Louis Deniot – my current design crush.
Yves St. Laurent & Pierre Berge – for tips on what to collect next.
Kelly Wearstler – brand building 101.
Jean Michel Frank – how is it that you were so ahead of it all?
Angelina Jolie – is she really that beautiful in person, or is it just good make-up?
Brad Pitt – is he really that handsome in person, or is it just good make-up? He also is a bit of an architect and designer himself.
Andy Warhol – how to make millions on elevating crass commercialism into high art.
Peter Marino – for all the dirt he could dish on his days at Andy Warhol’s factory.
Anna Wintour – after seeing “The Devil Wears Prada” I couldn’t possibly resist comparing her to the Meryl Streep character.
Coco Chanel – because you can never have enough Chanel.
Happy New Year! Wishing you a beautifully design-filled year.