lord_whimsy ([info]lord_whimsy) wrote,
@ 2005-05-09 00:25:00
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WEEKEND AT BARNEYS


This was a very eventful, albeit poorly documented weekend--but I'd venture to say it was a great success, although our dear friend Douglas might characterize it as being 'Gorgeous!'. Our sincerest thanks to Douglas, Moira, Jennifur, Chris, the cast of Shockheaded Peter, Colin, Peter, Joe, Lauren, Bess, Russell, Bryan, John, Beth, Adam, Meredith, Sean, Silver Ali, Lisa, Michelle, Amy, Vanessa, Nick, Steve, The Algonquin, Chez Josephine, United Noodles, DiRoberti's, Supper, Patrick, ABCNews's phone inquiries, Mr. Depp's Almanack Fever, the kind staff of Barneys, the curious shoppers, and everyone else who made this weekend a wonderful experience!



The Algonquin: our room, which adjoined the Dorothy Parker Suite. Note that the boutonnieres were kept in cryogenic stasis upon the air conditioning vent, which worked very well. The interview in the lobby on Saturday morning went without a hitch, and Patrick turned out to be a sharp, well-spoken lad.



Shots from Barneys. My linene detachable collars worked well, but my custom designed cloth detachable was my pride and joy. It worked especially well with an improvised knot of mine that is akin to a Prince Albert, but has a sort of askew lip towards the bottom of the knot, which to my mind gives the appearance of a wildflower's slim calyx. The Saturday morning interview in the Algonquin lobby was good fun as well, and I look forward to seeing the final edit.

Twelve signed copies were left at Barneys for those who were unable to make it this weekend.

(Special congratulations to Douglas, Moira and especially Jennifur for her literary triumph--she knows of which we speak!)

W

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[info]auburnsiren
2005-05-09 05:19 am UTC (link)
You all look fabulous!

I am envious at your opportunity to see Shockheaded Peter. I saw the Tiger Lillies Halloween weekend and they were incredible. I can only imagine what that production must be like.

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[info]ada_byron
2005-05-09 05:23 am UTC (link)
Lovely pictures! Thank you for documenting it for your readers.
I have a cousin who's a window-dresser at Barneys New York in Miami. He occasionally goes on jaunts to other locales; I believe his latest one was to Atlanta for the grand opening of their new store there.

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[info]lord_whimsy
2005-05-09 06:31 am UTC (link)
I assume he knows the infamous Simon?

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[info]ada_byron
2005-05-09 06:36 am UTC (link)
I've no idea, but I will ask the next time I speak with him. His name is Ryan (maybe Simon knows him?) I will also recommend your book to him. I think it's right up his alley.

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[info]vingus
2005-05-09 05:26 am UTC (link)
It's all so obscenely gorgeous!!


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[info]lord_whimsy
2005-05-09 06:34 am UTC (link)
Well put, since "Gorgeous!" Is Douglas' favorite word.

My favorite pieces were the hand-blown glass specimen vitrines. And the ostrich necks that he gets from a friend who owns an ostrich farm.

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[info]stanleylieber
2005-05-09 05:32 am UTC (link)
You always look your best in good lighting.

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[info]lord_whimsy
2005-05-09 05:38 am UTC (link)
That is to say, very, very low lighting; but then, no one would see my carefully designed collar!

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Ah, word misuse due to exhaustion... boo.
[info]schwarzbrille
2005-05-09 06:29 am UTC (link)
It sounds - and looks! - as though you had a fabulous time indeed, dearest Whimsy. I wish I could have been there!

But I will be in New York for the last week-end of May, and have already purchased my tickets for "Shockheaded Peter." The original stories upon which it is based were the inspiration and source of my new icons, in a (terribly un-) interesting sidenote! I also hope to finally purchase a copy of your book while I'm there, since I received your missive too late to do so when last I was in Austin.

Yours perpetually,
M.

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Re: Ah, word misuse due to exhaustion... boo.
[info]lord_whimsy
2005-05-09 06:30 am UTC (link)
I've been enjoying your lovely icons of late.

I do indeed have some signed copies I'd left behind at the DL&Co. display. If they sell out, I will attempt to replenish them!

W

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[info]schwarzbrille
2005-05-09 06:33 am UTC (link)
I'm quite pleased to hear that!

I will most certainly keep my fingers crossed in hopes that there's a copy left when I get there!

M.

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[info]knick_knack
2005-05-09 08:20 am UTC (link)
How much does a cutom made collar cost these days?

Bravo on the weekend

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[info]lord_whimsy
2005-05-09 04:03 pm UTC (link)
Linene collars cost between $2.50 and $2.80 apiece:

http://amazondrygoodscollarsandcuffs.com/product.html

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[info]knick_knack
2005-05-09 07:48 pm UTC (link)
That is a wonderful.... site... to behold! Have you ever seen their shoe catalog?

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[info]lord_whimsy
2005-05-09 08:25 pm UTC (link)
I would order their Amazon Drygoods catalog, which includes shoes, lorgnettes and hoop skirts.

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[info]lord_whimsy
2005-05-25 10:39 pm UTC (link)
I'm sorry Knick, I didn't answer your question! My custom cloth collar cost only $45--but then, I provided the pattern.

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[info]freddster
2005-05-09 08:43 am UTC (link)
looks liek a lot of fun, i hope to stay at the algonquin some day :)

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[info]deadmissbates
2005-05-09 02:10 pm UTC (link)
I wish that I could have made it, but since school is ending this week, my entire weekend was nothing but work.. :(

I'm glad everything went well, though!

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[info]lord_whimsy
2005-05-09 04:10 pm UTC (link)
Friday was a bit quiet, but Saturday absolutely wore me to the nib--we had customers calling Barneys to have me inscribe a book to them before I'd left, and ABC called to see when I would be there. I'd also heard from my agents that there has been interest from film and tv lately.

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[info]johnschreimann
2005-05-09 05:41 pm UTC (link)
Weekend at Barney's?

Let me guess who is the corpse being propped up...

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[info]lord_whimsy
2005-05-09 05:43 pm UTC (link)
Probably mine--I'm exhausted.

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[info]incroyable12
2005-05-09 07:32 pm UTC (link)
What a lively stupor of an atmosphere in a retail store.

One doesn't see that at say Bergdorf Goodman.

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Kate
[info]toppermost
2005-05-10 12:28 am UTC (link)
I'm glad you found my boyfriend sweet and sharp. I think he is, too. I was going to be his assistant on Saturday, but I had to spend the day coughing and watching the boob tube because of an end-of-the-semester virus. Sorry to have missed it, looks like a grand time. Is that Lady Pinkwater in the pictures? Very cute.

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[info]lord_whimsy
2005-05-10 01:06 am UTC (link)
Hello, Kate--so sorry to hear you were feeling unwell. Yes, you should be proud to know that Patrick apparently has a wide appeal!

That is indeed Her Pinkness. Like your dashing beau, my beloved also seems to have a wide appeal.

W

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[info]lepinktrash
2005-05-10 01:43 am UTC (link)
neat, but where are the complimentary sweets?

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[info]lord_whimsy
2005-05-10 01:47 am UTC (link)
We had some baked delights from DiRobertis (best Italian bakery in Manhattan, IMHO) out on a platter.

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[info]lepinktrash
2005-05-10 01:50 am UTC (link)
oh, i must have missed those. .

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[info]lord_whimsy
2005-05-10 01:58 am UTC (link)
They went very quickly.

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[info]lepinktrash
2005-05-10 02:15 am UTC (link)
shame

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[info]mehdi_caps
2005-05-10 10:46 am UTC (link)
Looks like it was the classy event that I expected. What a lovely bric-a-brac!

The third consecutive picture of the marvelous Lady Pinkwater is a beautiful portrait!

Do I see you without a tie on the second picture? I know it was in your room, but what a surprise.

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[info]lord_whimsy
2005-05-10 09:04 pm UTC (link)
Thank you.

Do I see you without a tie on the second picture? I know it was in your room, but what a surprise.

Ah, but dandyism is more than merely the sum of its parts.

W

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[info]mehdi_caps
2005-05-10 09:13 pm UTC (link)
Agree. I was not blaming you, anyway. I (almost) never wear a tie. :)

I want this for my daughter (I'm kidding, of course - I'm broke):



That table is just perfect for it. What is it, exactly?

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[info]lord_whimsy
2005-05-10 09:53 pm UTC (link)
I know--I've been meaning to post a larger palette of outfits, since people are beginning to see me as some sort of reenactor or nostalgia monger. I tend to wear street ensembles that cut a bit of dash without being too formal, but for readings or appearances I take on a more concentrated form; a ceremonial cast to give my presence more resonance, much like how clergy might before a sermon.

I adored this piece, too--reminded me of Joseph Cornell. The table's wood wasn't as reddish in person. My guess it is walnut or oak. To be honest, I'm not sure where it came from, since Douglas procures from so many sources (and he has a network of procurers who were bringing items to the store from flea markets downtown). Why, he even has a contact who owns an ostrich farm that supplies him with skeletons to mount and sell--whereas I just have the woods outside of my town.

W

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[info]mehdi_caps
2005-05-11 02:44 pm UTC (link)
Sorry, my question was not clear. "What is it?" was about the bird, actually. It's some sort of parrot, apparently, with jewels. It would deserve a larger view.

The table is beautiful too, though. My guess is also walnut tree, or wild cherry tree. I can't believe that no one hit the table and smashed the glass belljar.

Those who see you as "some sort of reenactor or nostalgia monger" have not read your Continuity vs. Nostalgia essay. But I understand the need of being dressed in a less formal way in everyday's life, even for a true dandy like you (I mean, not like the morons at dandyism.net).

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[info]lord_whimsy
2005-05-11 04:20 pm UTC (link)
Oops--my apologies. I haven't had much success determining the exact species: so many green parrots!

I think you may agree that dandyism is a frame of mind rather than a means by which to be congratulated for buying an expensive suit. If it was just about clothes, it wouldn't be nearly as compelling; it would be just like any other banal pastime in which middle-aged straight men obsessively engage, like refurbishing old cars, reenacting civil war battles or comparing sports stats.

W

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Lord, Lord, Lord (and Lady too!) . . .
[info]jennifur_b
2005-05-11 08:43 pm UTC (link)
It was so wonderful seeing you both! I hope next time i'm in NY to stay at the Algonquin at your suggestion. Your photos of the boutique are especially wonderful, and i'll post a link to mine in an LJ entry soon, so you can view yourselves in all your dashingly elegant glory. I'm going to read Moira's edition of your tomb after she's kindly put it down. And thank you for the words of congrat's. I'm back in Los Angeles now after such a fun, whirlwind weekend of too many cocktails, and now must get back to thick spectacles and quick moving typing fingers.

Stay lovely! Much adoration, J.

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Re: Lord, Lord, Lord (and Lady too!) . . .
[info]lord_whimsy
2005-05-11 09:12 pm UTC (link)
Glad you are home and safe, Jennifur! I wish we had better pictures of everyone, but we only have the 'one eyelid down' variety. We had such a wonderful time with you all; your kindness and generosity are simply overwhelming.

Best of luck with the book! We hope to see you soon.

W

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[info]idefixlechat
2005-05-25 10:11 pm UTC (link)
Who's the Colette-a-like? Would she like to be my chum? Oooh ladies in tweed!

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[info]lord_whimsy
2005-05-25 10:19 pm UTC (link)
I'm honored to say that she's my wife and friend of nigh on seventeen years, Lady Pinkwater--or "Pinkie," as we sometimes say. I'm very lucky for a man of my height, no?

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[info]idefixlechat
2005-05-25 10:25 pm UTC (link)
oooooooooooooh I want one

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[info]lord_whimsy
2005-05-25 10:27 pm UTC (link)
I'll say she's more of a 'natural' than I am at this whole elegance thing. I lack the looks and lanky frame to pull off the debonair leading man look, which is why I poke a little fun at myself with my outfits.

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