On the ball at my grandmother's dress
 At midnight the coach did not turn into a pumpkin, and luxurious dress does not become miserable rags. On the Ball Costume Institute at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art it was all for real.

Invitation to the ball
Ball Costume Institute - a remarkable event in the fashion world. It is held annually at the Metropolitan Museum in New York. This year the ball was dedicated to the memory of the British designer Alexander McQueen, who passed away in February 2010. The event was organized to formulate the theme: "Alexander McQueen. Merciless Beauty ". Traditionally, designers are invited to the ball and muse - the actress, model, singer.

At the beginning of May in the building of the Metropolitan Museum it was lively and crowded. The ball came to a lot of celebrities: Natalia Vodianova, Milla Jovovich, Sarah Jessica Parker, Liv Tyler, Gwyneth Paltrow, Penelope Cruz, Jennifer Lopez, Demi Moore, Anna Wintour, Naomi Campbell, Gisele Bundchen, Miranda Kerr, Salma Hayek, Leighton Meester, Blake Lovely and many others. Dresses in which star guests dressed in the evening were great.

 On the ball at my grandmother's dress
Naomi Campbell and Daphne Guinness in Alexander McQueen


 On the ball at my grandmother's dress
Sarah Jessica Parker in Alexander McQueen, Ashley Olsen at Christian Dior Haute Couture


 On the ball at my grandmother's dress
Christina Ricci in a Zac Posen, Natalia Vodianova in Valentino Haute Couture


Among the many dresses allocated one - a very special, with an extraordinary story. Designer Prabal Gurung sewed it for Elettra Wiedemann.

 On the ball at my grandmother's dress


Mothers and Daughters
Elettra Wiedemann - a model, she is 27 years old. She removed for magazines, advertising signs contacts with well-known fashion brands. Standard like the biography of a successful model, but that's the pedigree of the girl unusual. Elettra Wiedemann Mom - Isabella Rossellini, and his grandmother - Ingrid Bergman. Why not get to know these wonderful women closer?

 On the ball at my grandmother's dress
   Isabella Rossellini - a former actress and model, daughter of actress Ingrid Bergman and film director Roberto Rossellini. Isabella, her brother and a twin sister grew up in an atmosphere of incredible love and care, in spite of the parents' divorce. It's hard to believe, but as a child Isabella was bedridden. Because of the severe form of scoliosis little girl needed a complex operation. Subsequently, no one knew what the test had to overcome her and her family. The girl grew up and became a real beauty: a delicate oval face, blue-green eyes, feminine figure, long slender legs. Moreover, Isabella Rossellini is smart and has a strong character.

 On the ball at my grandmother's dress
 She is now 58 years old.

Elettra Wiedemann grandmother, the heroine of the story with a dress for the ball, Ingrid Bergman has made a brilliant career in cinema. At the age of 18 years old aspiring actress Ingrid left the Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm for the opportunity to star in a movie. At first she played small roles in the films of Swedish filmmakers, then crossed the ocean and moved into the coveted Hollywood. Her actor's gift has never been questioned.

 On the ball at my grandmother's dress
 Three times Ingrid Bergman became the owner of "Oscar", four times was awarded the "Golden Globe" twice - "Emmy". Elettra Wiedemann was born a year after the death of Ingrid Bergman. However, due to the mother's recollections Elettra knows the history of the life and work of his famous grandmother.

Grandma's dress
By Ball Costume Institute Elettra Wiedemann prepared in advance. Choosing the dress - an important and responsible mission, because the next day pictures of star guests online Will fly, and then get on the pages of glossy magazines.

 On the ball at my grandmother's dress
 Specialists, and connoisseurs of fashion for a long time, will discuss outfits celebrities: to praise or criticize, examining in detail every outfit. Elettra Wiedemann turned to Prabalu Gurung, the young designer originally from Nepal.

Prabal Gurung, despite the temptation to imagine a ball dress of their own design, and thus secure an additional PR, Elettra Wiedemann proposed non-standard solution. The basis of Prabal Gurung dress took Fernanda Gattinoni Italian designer, which once belonged to Ingrid Bergman, mother grandmother Elettra Wiedemann. Long chiffon dress in ivory was shortened, with a light hand designer it has become a bold with a mini train. Ornament of the crystals from the décolleté positioned much lower than it was originally. The result was a modern and contemporary attire.

 On the ball at my grandmother's dress
Another celebrity was on the ball in the dress of Prabal Gurung, Demi Moore


The result of joint efforts by the model and the designer can evaluate anyone, photograph attached. Perhaps Elettra Wiedemann could create a bright image at the expense of jewelry, hair and makeup. But somehow in this story from grandma dress does not want to be a strict judge.

Photos from the ball: fashion-lady.ru
Author: Irina Rukavishnikova