Grace Kelly

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#2910: That's such a great story. I never really knew how they met.

 

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I hope I age as gracefully as her. I'll just say that.

 

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You and me both.

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^that is one busy outfit, dont know what she was thinking

the picture in #2907 is just amazing

i think blue was definitely her color, no matter the shade

i like the dress in post #2914 too. It reminds me of something Roberto Cavalli would design

she looks so regal in post #2925. she really knew how to wear scarfs well



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With Cary Grant

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From the Grace exhibit:
Some of her gowns

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More of her gowns from the exhibit:

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from Visit Monaco-Official info on the Grace Exhibit
HE GRACE KELLY YEARS Princess of MonacoA special exhibition at the Grimaldi Forum Monaco FACTS AT A GLANCE NAME OF EXHIBITION: The Grace Kelly Years Princess of Monaco (Les Années Grace Kelly, Princesse de Monaco) LENGTH OF EXHIBIT: July 12 – September 23, 2007LOCATION: Espace Ravel Grimaldi Forum Monaco 10 avenue Princess Grace Principality of Monaco OVERVIEW: This unprecedented exhibition traces the public and private life of Monaco’s beloved Princess Grace. Imaginatively executed in a series of 15 “rooms”, the exhibit takes visitors on Her personal journey from Her Philadelphia childhood to Hollywood; the meeting and marriage to Prince Rainier and Her role as a mother, philanthropist and iconic face of Monaco. Drawing on Her personal belongings (including clothing and accessories, film memorabilia, correspondence and photographs) the story of Grace Kelly – Hollywood star and Princess of Monaco – comes to life in rich detail. This exhibit marks the 25 th anniversary of Her passing.CURATOR: Frédéric Mitterrand – Award winning film and documentary producer and writer, Mitterrand received a degree in history and geography at the Nanterre faculty of Paris University and completed post graduate studies at the Institut d'Etudes Politiques. Active in front and behind the camera, his career spans more than 30 years. He first appeared on screen at the age of 12, under the name Frédéric Robert, in Fortunat with Michčle Morgan and Bourvil. From 1971 to 1986 he ran the Olympic and Entrepôt chain of 14 art house cinemas. He has made numerous documentary series about great 20th century figures as well as films for cinema. His most recent achievements include hosting interview programs on Match TV and Pink TV, serving as director of programs for the TV5 international channel, serving as general curator for France's Tunisia Season, Morocco Year and Czech Year and as president of the Centre National de Cinématographie's Southern Collections Committee.
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EXHIBITION DESIGN: Nathalie Criničre – Criničre received degrees in interior architecture at the Ecole Boulle and in industrial design at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs, Paris and also studied at Georgia Tech Institute of Technology in Atlanta. Following a year in Barcelona, working in the practice of interior architect Pepe Cortes, she returned to Paris, setting up Agence NC Nathalie Criničre, a multidisciplinary firm focusing on exhibition design and interior architecture. Agence NC now works for leading culture institutions while also developing a portfolio of private clients.EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: The Hollywood Room with its giant gold Oscar, symbolizing Grace Kelly’s Academy Award for Best Actress in “The Country Girl”. The First Meeting Room, complete with footage of the first meeting with Prince Rainier. The Wedding Room, featuring Her wedding gown and the Rolls Royce used on Their wedding day. The Glamour Room, capturing Her role as fashion icon, with a special display area devoted to the Kelly bag by Hermčs. The Family & Friends rooms provide a rare insight into Her private world and contain private photographs and correspondence from her many friends and colleagues. The Princess and Official rooms contain fabulous gowns and official regalia: tiara, sash, certificates plus official invitations to society and VIP functions and activities.ADMISSION: €10 per person; students under 25 with a student card are €6 and children under 12 are admitted free of charge. Group discounts are available. For tickets, email [email protected]. EXHIBITION ROOM BY ROOM: Philadelphia Room features an in depth look at family and early childhood, as well as an overview of the Roosevelt years and World War II.New York Room explores Her early career, with cut out silhouettes and a design replicating the women’s hotel where She lived as a fledgling actress.Hollywood Room immerses visitors into the heart of the movie world. Conceived as a vast film set, the room sparkles with the glamour of old Hollywood. Exhibit and design elements include a giant gold Oscar symbolizing Her 1955 Academy Award for Best Actress in The
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Country Girl, as well as costumes and career related correspondence.Hitchcock Room is a theatrical showcase commemorating the three films She made with Alfred Hitchcock. Recalling the apartment in Rear Window, the room’s imaginative design allows visitors to feel they’ve become actors on the set. Telephoto lenses and binoculars show scenes from the film on built in screens and a collection of costumes is also on display.First Meeting Room strikes a balance between life in America and the imminent move to Monaco. A film of the auspicious first meeting with Prince Rainier and another of the Prince’s visit to America can be viewed from both parts of the exhibit, which is built into sets from The Swan and To Catch a Thief. Another film features the Atlantic crossing by ocean liner to join the Prince in Monaco.Wedding Room celebrates The Princess’s marriage to Prince Rainier on April 19, 1956. Her wedding gown and the Rolls Royce used that day are focal points of this important exhibit room, which also features a film of the wedding.Ball Room takes the form of a long passage lined on either side with formal gowns displayed on revolving stands. A long display case in the center, showcasing announcements, invitations and guest lists, captures the festive and convivial atmosphere of Her public life.Chamber of Love represents The Princess’s personal life, with gifts, letters and more private photos of the couple.Family Room is an intimate and inviting room exploring the life of the Grimaldi family. Against a soundtrack of children laughing, a collection of furnishings, toys and clothing of the Princess’s three children is on display, as well as a replica of the room in which Princess Caroline was born. Display cases and wall exhibits feature family photos and correspondence; a central podium with three cases displays documents, medals and drawings related to each child.Private Garden Room is designed to replicate The Princess’s art studio at Roc Agel and features Her
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paintings as well as display cases with relevant documents.Friends Room allows visitors to sit and listen to tapes of The Princess’s friends recalling special memories about Her. Opening to the sea, the room is bathed in natural light, creating the impression that visitors are strolling in the Palace gardens. A display case features Her correspondence with friends.Princess Room is reminiscent of an enormous dressing room which displays wardrobe pieces and accessories.Glamour Room celebrates The Princess’s extraordinary style. A series of small tables, each with a dramatic long light shade hanging above it, features descriptions of the fashion accessories the Princess helped popularize. Appropriately, a large display area is devoted to the Kelly bag by Hermčs.Fans Room displays a wide range of the correspondence and gifts the Princess received throughout Her life.Official Room sparkles with a display of Her official regalia, including diadem, certificate and belt. This impressive room explores The Princess’s official role as Her Serene Highness. Along one wall, a long dining table is set for a banquet, evoking the myriad formal dinners and receptions over which She presided. Visitors are “invited to the Princess’s table” where they take seats and become magically engaged in the experience. Another wall features an enormous fresco of magazine covers on which The Princess appeared. A life size photo of The Princess and film clip close the exhibit.

 

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From MSN:
Honoring the memory of Grace Kelly
25 years after her death, the princess remains a style icon

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Celebrating the life of Grace Kelly
Oct. 12: Jamie Niven of Sotheby’s shows TODAY’s Meredith Vieira some of the princess’ most precious items that are in an exhibit.
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Their fairy-tale romance captivated the world — an American movie queen, a European prince and their enchanted life in a hilltop palace overlooking the Mediterranean.

The mystique of Prince Rainier III and Grace Kelly has endured the 25 years since her death in 1982 in a tragic car accident.

Though she never returned to the screen after her 1956 marriage to Rainier, the actress brought her elegance and charm to the role of princess. Kelly has remained an international style icon.

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TODAY spoke with the Honorable Maguy Maccario Doyle, the Minister Counselor and Consul General of the Principality of Monaco in New York, about a series of events around the city this month celebrating Kelly and raising money for her foundation.

Q: Describe your relationship with Princess Grace ... What are your fondest memories?
A. When I was growing up in Monaco I went to an event for a children’s charity that Princess Grace set up called AMADE. She smiled at me and I felt very special ... that was the first time I had any personal contact with her. Then several years later, after moving to New York, I was asked to meet her at the airport. I was very young and inexperienced, and felt very humble to be in her presence, but she was very kind and made me feel relaxed. I had come from Monaco to the United States and she had done the opposite ... we talked about that and how we’d coped with the challenges and transitions ... whenever she came to New York I would accompany her and she really became my mentor. I will never forget how she inspired me in so many ways — but mainly to never lose sight of your goals and dreams.

Q: Tell us about the schedule of events in New York City to honor Princess Grace.
A: From October 15 to the 26, the Consulate General of Monaco with Sotheby’s and the Princely Palace of Monaco are presenting an exhibition that is free of charge and open daily to the public called “Grace, Princess of Monaco: A Tribute to the Life and Legacy of Grace Kelly.” It will feature her dresses, jewelry, letters, photographs, video and film clips and other items, many of which have never been seen in public or outside of Monaco . Also the windows of New York City’s Saks Fifth Avenue store will feature Grace Kelly-inspired creations by Oscar de la Renta, Carolina Herrera, Ralph Lauren, Zac Posen, Ralph Rucci and Vera Wang. The public can bid on these dresses with proceeds to benefit the Princess Grace Foundation-USA ( www.pgfusa.org ).

This year importantly also marks the 25th anniversary of the Princess Grace Foundation-USA. To date, the Foundation has awarded more than $5 million to support and continue excellence in the arts — something that was close to the heart of the princess. On October 25 the Foundation will host the annual Princess Grace Awards Gala at Sotheby’s and present awards to emerging artists in theater, dance and film. During this event two of Princess Grace’s own dresses — a gown she wore in the 1956 film “High Society” and another she wore to lunch at the White House to meet President and Mrs. Kennedy in May 1961 — will be auctioned to benefit the foundation ).

Also beginning October 15, Estée Lauder will offer a limited edition shade of lipstick — Princess Grace Coral — in honor of Princess Grace to be sold exclusively at the Saks Fifth Avenue store in New York and also available online at www.saks.com and www.esteelauder.com .

Q: How were the items selected for the exhibition at Sotheby's?... And how were you involved with the selection process?
A: For this tribute exhibition we selected items from the personal archives of HSH Prince Albert at the palace and from items that were part of the “The Grace Kelly Years” exhibition this past summer in Monaco. I also wanted to include memorabilia with a personal connection to the United States — the land of her birth — as this exhibit will display some of the most important times in her life. We felt it was important to show she was genuine, to remember Grace, the actress and the princess of Monaco, by showcasing the many facets of her personality; her significant contributions to humanitarian causes; her support of the arts still celebrated today through the Princess Grace Foundation-USA; her role as a devoted wife and caring mother as well as the glamorous designer clothes and fabulous jewelry that she owned and wore.

Q: Describe Princess Grace's legacy... Why do you think it is important to commemorate her life?
A: First and foremost, in the 25th year of her passing, we wanted to ensure her wonderful humanitarian and philanthropic efforts were recalled. Her principal legacy, her family, continue to pursue her vision of a better world through their own patronage and support of important causes. It also seemed the right time to bring to the land of her birth some of the special things that made her such an iconic and memorable figure — the American people love “their” princess. It’s important to inspire younger generations of women — who are in need of a good role model — and to demonstrate that she was a real person, a working wife and mother who used her position to help others and performed her duties to the very best of her abilities — with grace, style and generosity of spirit.

 

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Associated Press
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Designers create special gowns to honor Grace Kelly
By The Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP)— Even 25 years after her death, Princess Grace’s grace lives on.

Six top designers have created one-of-a-kind gowns to mark the anniversary of her death, each inspired by a specific look she once wore. The gowns are in the window of Saks Fifth Avenue this week, and will be auctioned to benefit the Princess Grace Foundation USA, which funds theatrical and dance scholarships and fellowships.

“As Grace Kelly the actress, she gave us some of the most glamorous and stylish moments in cinematic history and as Princess of Monaco she was equally elegant and inspiring,” said Maguy Maccario Doyle, consul general of Monaco, in a statement.

Each designer was asked to look at a gown Kelly once wore and interpret it in a modern way. Michael Fink, Saks fashion director and vice president, paired the designers and the looks.

For example, a black-and-white outfit from “Rear Window” inspired a black wrap-around taffeta top and an ivory organza skirt from Carolina Herrera. The aqua blue dress Kelly wore to accept an Oscar in 1955 led to a halter-neck blue gown with flat pleating on the bodice from Zac Posen.

Other designers who participated are Oscar de la Renta, Ralph Lauren, Ralph Rucci and Vera Wang.

Also honoring Kelly this month is a free exhibit at Sotheby’s, “Grace, Princess of Monaco: A Tribute to the Life and Legacy of Grace Kelly.”

 

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Memorabilia from the life of the actress who became a princess is on display at Sotheby's New York. The exhibition, marks the 25th anniversary of the death of Grace Kelly, who gave up her Hollywood career to become Princess Grace of Monaco. Two of her gowns will be auctioned for charity.
The exhibition spans Kelly's life from when she was a Hollywood starlet and style icon, to her later role of princess and mother. Visitors to the exhibit can view Kelly's Oscar. She got it for her role in 1955's "The County Girl." If that's not enough there's the 10.47-carat diamond engagement ring.

Also included in the tribute are a diamond tiara, memorabilia from the royal wedding, and personal letters, including one from Jacqueline Kennedy discussing the assassination of her husband, U.S. President John. F.Kennedy.


he exhibition is organized by the Consulate General of Monaco. Consul General of Monaco, Maguy Maccario Doyle says Princess Grace's son, Prince Albert, wanted to arrange the exhibition to honor his mother.
Maguy Maccario Doyle, consul general of Monaco, said, "Prince Rainier and Princess Grace really transformed the Principality of Monaco into an international center for business and the arts. She brought, of course, her cool beauty, grace, and intelligence to Monaco, but she also brought a sense of purpose. Our country still remembers the imprint of her presence and the heartache of her absence."

In addition to the exhibition, Sotheby's will auction two of Kelly's gowns: one she wore in her last movie,"High Society," and one she wore on a state visit to the White House in 1961. Proceeds from the sale will go to the Princess Grace Foundation, a charitable organization that benefits the arts.

 

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Female First

6 months ago 23rd Oct 10:21
Grace Kelly is one of film's biggest icons and now her fashion style will be honoured in a display at Saks Fifth Avenue.

This week New York's famous department store will showcase glamouros star's style as part of the city's month-long tribute to Princess Grace.

World famous designers Oscar de la Renta, Carolina Herrera, Ralph Lauren, Zac Posen, Ralph Rucci and Vera Wang have recreated some of Kelly's most iconic looks for the display.

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"When we first had the idea of American designers paying their own tribute to Grace Kelly as a fashion icon we asked Saks. If they would have said no, I don't know how we would have done it," says the Honorable Maguy Maccario Doyle, the Consul General of Monaco in New York reports ctv.

Costumes from films such as "To Catch a Thief," "High Society" and "Rear Window," inspired the dresses on display as well as the gown Kelly wore the night she won the Best Actress Oscar for the film, "The Country Girl" in 1955.

"Grace Kelly had an undeniable influence on fashion and she unarguably continues to be an important fashion icon of our time," says Michael Fink, Vice President and women's Fashion Director at Saks Fifth Avenue.

Kelly, who became Princess of Monaco after marrying to Rainier III, Prince of Monaco , died tragically at the age of 52 after her car crashed off a mountain road above the principality in which she reigned.

 

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