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Eye On Design: Elton John’s Neon Satin Patchwork Tailcoat and Trousers

elton john neon patchwork suit photo by gail worley
All Photos By Gail (Except Where Noted)

Superstar musician Elton John is known for his flamboyant and extravagant stage costumes, especially those he wore during the early 1970s, when he collaborated with various designers to create iconic looks that reflected his unique style. A standout ensemble from 1971 is a beaded neon-satin patchwork tailcoat and trousers, possibly designed by Annet Murray (wife of his bandmate, Dee Murray).  John can be seen  in his dressing room wearing the jacket in a photograph (below) taken by Terry O’Neill.
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Eye On Design: Exclamation Collection French Art Deco Arm Chair

Exclamation-ized French Art Deco Arm Chair
A Chair Fit For Royalty! (All Photos By Gail)

It took a little bit of hunting but, after a couple of hours on the floor, we found the Oh, Wow! item at this year’s ICFF show at Javits Center: this breathtaking bespoke Art Deco Arm Chair by designer John Landrum Bryant.
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Audrey Hepburn Mural By Tristan Eaton

Audrey
Photo By Gail

Audrey of Mulberry (NYC) was painted by Tristan Eaton in August of 2013, for The Little Italy Street Project and The Little Italy Merchants Association. Located on Mulberry Street, just south of Broome, at the entrance to Little Italy.

Big City of Dreams Mural by Tristan Eaton

Big City of Dreams
Photo By Gail

Back in May of this year, LA-based artist Tristan Eaton spent some time in NYC painting a few of his stunning, patchwork detail murals along Broome Street in Soho. This one, entitled Big City of Dreams, is adjacent to an outdoor parking lot on Broome near Centre Market Place.

Big City of Dreams by Tristan Eaton