I'm besotted by the art deco setting used in this clip. The furniture, the glamour, the atmosphere. A gorgeous little movie. The handbag I'm afraid only played a bit part for me. If $1500 is a little pricey for you as well, and you have a hankering for this designer, you could always purchase a vintage Dior accessory. Maybe you could create your own intriguing romantic tale.
Jack's 'handbag' adventure from The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde -
Jack: I don't actually know who I am by birth. I was... well, I was found.
Lady Bracknell: Found?
Jack: Yes. The late Mr. Thomas Cardew, an old gentlemen of a kindly disposition found me and gave me the name of Worthing because he happened to have a first class ticket to Worthing at the time. Worthing is a place in Sussex. It's a seaside resort.
Lady Bracknell: And where did this charitable gentlemen with the first class ticket to the seaside resort find you?
Jack: In a handbag.
Lady Bracknell: [closes eyes briefly] A handbag?
Jack: Yes, Lady Bracknell, I was in a hand bag. A somewhat large... black... leather handbag with handles... to it.
[pause]
Lady Bracknell: An ordinary handbag.
Lady Bracknell: And where did this Mr. James... or, Thomas Cardew come across this ordinary handbag?
Jack: The cloak room at Victoria Station. It was given to him in mistake for his own...
Lady Bracknell: [Shocked] The cloak room at Victoria Station?
Jack: Yes. The Brighton line.
Lady Bracknell: The line is immaterial.
[begins tearing up notes]
Lady Bracknell: Mr. Worthing. I must confess that I feel somewhat bewildered by what you have just told me. To be born, or at any rate bred in a handbag, whether it have handles or not, seems to me to display a contempt for the ordinary decencies of family life which reminds one of the worst excesses of the French revolution, and I presume you know what that unfortunate movement led to?
17 comments:
Oh dear I do love the Importance of being Earnest.
Thank you so much for including us in your blog. What a wonderful blog this is! Artful and beautiful. :0)
Oh my gosh, I love that hat! It's amazing!
That hat is just fabulous! And the girl wearing it is beautiful. Inspiring...
wow these are all fantastic finds! i just love love that hat!!
Great blog!
What a stylish video! I found myself, must confess, sort of ignoring the story line and focusing primarily on the fashion, accessories and the architecture and design! So very glam... thank you for sharing... need a new bag now! :)
LOVE! I was in "The importance..." at school - I played a minor part - an aunt I think - but because I forgot my lines I ad-libbed and totally stole the show with my fumblings!!! Such a wonderful clip dear Chrisy - thank you!!!
Chrisy I love the banner. But what I really loved today was the story.
And by the way for my post:
B is because Nathan and Sheldon played dressup of batman 24/7 when they were little.
L is when I watch Sheldon sleep I think of him like that being comfortable and dreamy and not in pain.
D is how I see Sheldon when he has to leave us and adventure off on his own.
Love to you.
Renee xoxoxo
What gorgeous jewels! And I love vintage Dior!
xoxox,
CC
I always love your clever videos and fine quality items you find! This one too is wonderful. I love the photography of the film so much! Never boring, always spectacular, alway entertaining!!!
Such a fabulous blog you have!!!
Thank you so much for sharing!
Linda :)
Hello Chrisy,
You always have such interesting and gorgeous posts. :0) I love the cloche. Thanks for stopping by for a visit. I'm always happy to read your sweet comments.
Love & Light,
Stephanie
Love the hat! Another stunning post Chrisy!
What a wonderful fun banner…
Love that hat, I almost hit the add to cart button.
My mom had so many Christian Dior hats because one did
not go to church without a hat. I think back to how I thought
those hats were all so old fashion however, I would give my
eyeteeth for a few today.
Louise
The dainty, beatiful little spectacles are so adorably wonderful! As are each of these pieces.
Wishing you a splendid Sunday, my dear!
♥ Jessica
*sigh* I'll take Dior any day of the week...
thank you for your nice comment on my Pink Saturday post....have become a follower and love your idea of a monthly give away...hope you will stop by again....LOVE the glasses...xojana
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