On May 25 of last year I did show you My Burda Pattern Silk Skirt - Bow Tie & Scarf Creation. With that outfit I was wearing my Burda Pattern Leather Waist Coat over an Escada cotton blouse. Scanning my old slides I came across the photo that husband Pieter took from the Burda magazine. So I like to share the waist coat here with you.
Here I am in March of 1998, wearing proudly my Burda Pattern Leather Waist Coat.
It got made for me in India, by Pond's India Ltd. They also are into the leather garment industry, sewing for Emporio Armani and such. Their factory is in Chennai, formerly Madras, India.
You see me here with friend Marianne, from Atlanta. We had done a 40 minute program together about The Netherlands, for the Elementary School's 5th graders that morning. Marianne was spending several days visiting us.
I also do wear the hand rolled silk scarf that I made for this outfit.
Did you notice how LITTLE our 'Quercus Virginiana Grandview Gold' live oak here still is?
Just visible to the right of me...
And you also get to see my silk hair bow and barrette...
That's the photo from the Burda magazine after which I got the idea for selecting the silk Gucci fabric for the skirt and for having the leather waist coat made. Do you like it?
They did sew in their boutique label from Emporio Armani... Never mind; I was as happy as could be and they did sew it for me and even ship it as a gift.
It means a lot to me and I will keep it for as long as I'm sane!
Related link:
{My Burda Pattern Silk Skirt - Bow Tie & Scarf Creation} | previous post by me
{Our Different Oaks} | previous post by me showing our 'Quercus Virginiana Grand View Gold' live oak
you and your friend are very cute.
ReplyDeleteYou both look great girls! I used to love to sew with the Burda patterns, they were very popular around here. Thanks for coming Mriette..you lnow I LOVE your comments, they're so interesting and full of knowledge. Big hugs,
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You both look amazing ;) and I just adore your outfit its absolutely stunning my friend,
ReplyDeleteWear it in good health my dear....
Hugs~
Mari
You are so beautiful...and so crazy talented. I love to sew and use to make my own clothes...for years I made everything I wore and Adrienne, too. After Adrie's wedding dress I said NO MORE. :) Now pillows and fun stuff...I make Steve buy my clothes now. :)
ReplyDeletexoRebecca
Liebe Mariette,
ReplyDeleteSCHÖNHEIT PUR!
In Liebe
Elisabeth
Dearest Mariette,
ReplyDeleteYour outfit looks stunning! not only that, you look amazing, so pretty!
I used to make my children's dresses from Burda and the Dutch Knippie.
Your hair-bow tie and scarf makes the ensemble complete.
Hugs,
Angela.
Dear Mariette,
ReplyDeleteLove your amazing leather waistcoat and silk skirt, you look fabulous.
Wishing you a happy weekend
Hugs
Carolyn
bonjour Mariette
ReplyDeletej' ai longtemps fait mes habits moi-même aussi
et justement avec des patrons Burda
bien que j'ai été infirmière , j'avais comme ma mère un diplôme de couturière
maintenant je fais plus de broderies et des habits de poupées
pour mes nièces
je n' ai jamais travaillé le cuir , il faut une machine très forte
par-contre je me suis fait 2 veste en daim , que je ne mets plus depuis longtemps
mes mains sont beaucoup moins souples
car j' ai une sclérose en plaque
je suis contente de vous avoir "rencontrée"
à très bientôt
bon weekend
tendresse
edith
je ne sais pas si vous avez vu
mais j' ai un autre blog
http://irisombreetlumiere.blogspot.com
Dearest Mariette,
ReplyDeleteYour leather waistcoat and silk skirt are REALLY GORGEOUS and both you and your friend look SO lovely♡♡♡
Well, I was also amazed to read the program about The Netherlands for Elementary School's. I thought it was wonderful for American children had a chance to enhance their knowledge about other country. As you may know, the Netherlands is the only country Japan had diplomatic relations, even while we had seclusion policy during the Edo-period.
Sending you lots of love and hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*
Dearest Mariette
ReplyDeleteReally nice clothes. i like them a lot. Quality is useful for many years.
Hugs to you
Kajsa
Your post today brought back such memories of India. Oh the tailoring.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous outfit ... and I love that it is still in style today! Another reason to invest in good quality and pieces that elegant. Thank you for inspiring us to seek quality. Hugs and wishing you a fabulous weel-end..xo C. (HHL)
ReplyDeleteMa allora sai fare proprio di tutto! Anche io amo cucire anche se è da un pò che non mi confeziono nulla. Sono ingrassata troppo, non ho una bella silhouette come te! Anche io ho usato spesso la rivista Burda e le coservo ancora. Non ho mai cucito la pelle, non ho la macchina adatta. Sei davvero Brava Mariette, sei una donna dalle molteplici virtù! Paola
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ReplyDeleteOlá, amiga!
Belo e elegante!
Bom fim de semana!
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°º♡ Beijinhos do Brasil
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Liebe Mariette,
ReplyDeletedas ist ein wunderschönes Outfit. Man sollte wirklich schöne Dinge verwahren. Viele sind so zeitlos, dass man sie jahrelang anziehen kann.
Einen schönen Abend wünscht
Irmi
You are always so stylish Mariette! It looks like you two ladies were ready for a day on the town!
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a super weekend!
xo Catherine
That outfit looks gorgeous on you, very stylish indeed.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your weekend.
Hugs,
Eva
Wat een leuke gilet is het geworden Mariette. Het staat je goed!
ReplyDeleteMadelief x
I love your gorgeous waist coat and silk skirt! And the hair bow is so pretty. You look fantastic!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy Spooky is back home :-) When I had kitties back in Japan, they could go outside as they liked. One stormy night, one of them disappeared. I was worried and worried...and finally found her in a closet! Obviously she knew where was safer :-)
I like the look of that waist coat very nice and of course you looked bloody awesome in it.........
ReplyDeleteDear Readers,
ReplyDeleteThanks all for your visits and comments!
My Internet is on and off; they cannot find the culprit but at least I try here to thank all of you for your kind words.
Have a great week ahead and may you get as much sunshine as we got today.
Hugs,
Mariette