When Daphne Guinness gazzumped all expectant bidders in the auction of the late Isabella Blow's wardrobe (by swiping it all before it even started) we were somewhat suspicious of the couturista's motives. A year later, it warms our no-heart to learn that rather than hoarding said archive like the ravenous fashion fan she is, Guinness explains her reasoning and is toying with multi exhibition concepts, including a virtual museum;

"I thought what’s going to happen is [the pieces are] going to be lost. She had an incredible eye and she truly loved her pieces, they're like a diary. I didn’t want to buy them and wear them, I wanted to buy them and keep them because I think it’s very interesting for students and people who are interested in fashion to see. I’m trying to think of a way to do it, and I’m thinking maybe it’ll be a virtual museum, maybe then it could go on tour,"

Whilst most remains holed up on storage, thus far, some of Blow's sartorial back-catalogue has been lent to the Met for the current Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty exhibit plus Barynes and Harvey Nichols.

Come on then Daph's put yer money where your mouth is and make this happen post-haste!!

Posted on May 10, 2011 at 3:41:18 by The Real Runway