...Presumed to be Daphne Guinness (who else). The September auction at Christies featuring the late Isabella Blow's magnanimous wardrobe (comprising oodles of John Galliano, Phillip Treacy and the inevitable abundance of Alexander McQueen) is now no more since a mysterious private buyer snapped up the whole bally lot.

Organised by Blow's sisters it was the ultimate dressing-up box that everyone would have wanted a rummage through. "The executors are delighted that their sister's estate can now be settled, and are very confident the collection has found the perfect home" claims Patricia Frost, Christie's director of vintage fashion and textiles. Yeah, more likely the price was right so they were more than willing to hand over the sartorial treasure trove. I mean, who the hell wants to wait till September for a big fat payout eh?

It's really a shame, no doubt the new owner **cough** Daphne **cough** will honour the pieces but surely THE GREEDY BITCH OWNS EVERY PIECE OF FASHION ALREADY and would it not have been infinitely more democratic and giving to share Blow's love around.

Posted on June 15, 2010 at 7:43:43 by The Real Runway