The dolce vita wardrobe of a Parisian woman
The auction house PENELOPE’S celebrates Italian style, from Milan to Palermo: sophisticated and ascetic, joyful or dramatic, conceptual yet rococo, cerebral, puritanical and irreverent, sensual, provocative, bold, exuberant – an allure that refuses to choose between gesture and brilliance, mind and body, refinement and excess. A capricious and radical style that wants everything, all the time.
A style explosion on Parisian sidewalks: PENELOPE’S unveils in June the flamboyant wardrobe of a former model from the 70s-80s, an icon of theatrical and unapologetic glamour. Between Dolce & Gabbana, Moschino, Prada and Versace, her dressing room celebrates a joyful, devastating and enchanting baroque style: prints, rhinestones, gilding, flowers in profusion. Everything is carefully chosen – shoes, headbands, handbags – to perfectly match each dress, each silhouette, in a spirit of theatrical fantasy.
A meticulously crafted, exuberant and fully embraced allure, with that certain girly madonna quality that hits the mark. 350 energising and irresistible lots for a style shoot as exuberant as it is delightful. A flashback to the “From Heart to Hand: Dolce & Gabbana” exhibition that dazzled us this winter.
Gianfranco Ferré Baroque Couturier
A sculpted elegance, between Italian opulence and architectural precision: PENELOPE’S unveils a wardrobe entirely dedicated to Gianfranco Ferré, bringing together 270 pieces from the 1990s and 2000s, from one of his most loyal devotees – an intimate friend of the designer. The Milanese master, known for his unparalleled craftsmanship, his taste for noble materials and his ready-to-wear close to couture, deploys here his entire stylistic vocabulary: impeccable construction, luxurious woolens, cashmeres and silks, sumptuous embroideries, generous volumes and baroque ornaments. A complete wardrobe designed for the life of an active and elegant woman: suits and chic everyday sportswear pieces, cocktail ensembles and evening dresses. Ferré, whose powerful and refined style has been experiencing a comeback in recent seasons, presents here an emblematic and rare wardrobe. Rediscovered by a generation tired of minimalism, Ferré seduces collectors and designers seeking strong references – a fashion of conviction, running counter to the prevailing lukewarmness on today’s runways.
PENELOPE’S organises themed auctions throughout the year, directly accessible from its website in collaboration with the Drouot platform.
The dolce vita wardrobe of a Parisian woman: 2025, June 13-23 (7:30 pm)
Gianfranco Ferré Baroque Couturier: 2025, June 27-July 9 (7:30 pm)
Source: PENELOPE’S PR
