tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post5044812874906821229..comments2024-03-28T03:40:29.423-04:00Comments on Passage des Perles: New life for an old minkDuchessehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-11062851614759628112016-02-01T13:32:44.619-05:002016-02-01T13:32:44.619-05:00Oh Fiona, I would love to see that. My e-mail addy...Oh Fiona, I would love to see that. My e-mail addy is just under my photo; beg, beg.<br />Sounds like you had more work done; my coat was already the same style, and just needed "de-'80s-ing" the sleeves and taking some bulk from the body. <br /><br />Did Mr. O. tell you he made this past winter's couture Dior collection? He is indeed a master and among my thrilled friends and me he is known as "The Big O". ;!Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-2641818569956431712016-02-01T13:20:36.428-05:002016-02-01T13:20:36.428-05:00On the basis of your story, I have spent the last ...On the basis of your story, I have spent the last 3 years pondering on whether or not to take the plunge with Mr O. I am delighted to say, that as of last Saturday, my 19 year-old mink has been transformed into a perfectly sleek, made to measure stunner. I am so happy with the result which by far exceeded my expectations. The work was considerably more expensive than yours (almost double) - prices have gone up over the past 3 years. Nevertheless, apart from suffering similar trepidations to you (and I mean big time doubts and fears!), the result was magnificent and he only took 3 weeks for the whole process. The man is a master. Many thanks for the recommendation!Fionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04932938875216157355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-82564782846536785212014-01-09T10:55:40.968-05:002014-01-09T10:55:40.968-05:00Beautiful renovation and the price is great for co...Beautiful renovation and the price is great for complete renovation!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-89223306626770666492013-06-04T10:16:15.208-04:002013-06-04T10:16:15.208-04:00How beautiful this is!!!! What a clever idea! Yo...How beautiful this is!!!! What a clever idea! You just put a bee in my bonnet, but there are no trustworthy furriers in Miami - that I know of..ninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01024339835977205522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-44605685929848254832013-01-16T16:15:06.704-05:002013-01-16T16:15:06.704-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Joel Salmonhttp://www.dayfursinc.com/?page=fur-restylingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-14243713116070435302012-12-15T09:03:33.954-05:002012-12-15T09:03:33.954-05:00dana: A Danish couple, "Aunt" Ruth and &...dana: A Danish couple, "Aunt" Ruth and "Uncle" Brager, close friends of the family owned the ranch, near our town. I stayed there when my parents traveled.<br /><br />Yes, rectangles are buttons.<br /><br />Wendy: If you want a fur, consider vintage; a friend just bought a very pretty short mink jacket at a vintage store for $135. <br /><br />Debbi: It's only mid-Dec. so hope you get colder temps for the coat.<br /><br />Jacqui: His coats are absolutely jawdropping; mine is quiet compared to most of them, and they did light a little flame of "next" in me.<br /><br />Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-25232411522082572502012-12-14T23:54:19.805-05:002012-12-14T23:54:19.805-05:00Wow, that's an amazing transformation and it l...Wow, that's an amazing transformation and it looks beautiful on you!! He is obviously a very talented furrier.JacquiGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06580912233349212417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-19262763013676874792012-12-13T14:46:44.297-05:002012-12-13T14:46:44.297-05:00What a difference. It truly looks beautiful on you...What a difference. It truly looks beautiful on you. <br />I got a mink last year and I have only been able to wear it twice as we have not had any really cold weather. Darn it, all the years I could've used it and now it is too warm! <br />I'd love that orangey-red coat shown in the first picture. Wow.Debbi@SheAccessorizesWellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02888489368256761571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-39472128437030400512012-12-13T10:49:29.209-05:002012-12-13T10:49:29.209-05:00I could never afford a fur, doubt I could wear one...I could never afford a fur, doubt I could wear one anyway, yet I thoroughly enjoyed this post! A lovely peek into a whole other world. Thanks!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15262889573569791106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-26456048165674056062012-12-12T17:13:57.216-05:002012-12-12T17:13:57.216-05:00I'd love to hear your stories of a mink ranch!...I'd love to hear your stories of a mink ranch! <br /><br />And are those rectangles the buttons? May we see another image doesn't have the coat obscured by your (lovely) arm?<br /><br />What fun! And just think how cathartic it'dve been if you'd blogged the disaster!danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09902311224633734779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-2585833586453646552012-12-12T08:27:15.062-05:002012-12-12T08:27:15.062-05:00V.O.: For a few weeks I thought it would be a horr...V.O.: For a few weeks I thought it would be a horror story!<br /><br />Jill Ann: Oh no! Who knows what she was thinking but let's hope someone really appreciates it. <br /><br />re the "PC" issue: I've thought long and hard about it. I use animal products that involve the loss of their life, with gratitude. I eat meat, wear leather shoes. I live in a place where fur provides a real, useful benefit (down performs very differently- also, the ducks or geese are killed for it.) So, where I am now is that I will not buy furs of steel-trapped animals.<br /><br />As I've said before, I spent a great deal of time while growing up on a mink ranch. I know what the animals are like and how they are killed. <br /><br />coffeeaddict: Not dramatic, but eloquent. I feel that way too and you have expressed it beautifully.<br /><br />linda: Now we just have to get the temps to drop!<br />Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-55284326363924137032012-12-12T07:40:32.628-05:002012-12-12T07:40:32.628-05:00Gorgeous results- you look amazing!
-linda,nyGorgeous results- you look amazing!<br />-linda,nylindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05058867044295058233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-36297926691304650962012-12-12T07:40:27.559-05:002012-12-12T07:40:27.559-05:00I love working with people who are passionate abou...I love working with people who are passionate about what they do and it gives them great joy to see the perfect fit, comfort and style of the finished garment that is in sync with the clien'ts body, lifestyle, character nad personal aestethic. It's a most wonderful thing to work with such a person, it's almost like a journey towards selfdiscovery (I'm feeling slightly dramatic)coffeeaddicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08719243899202995984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-74001806464804350672012-12-11T20:56:49.909-05:002012-12-11T20:56:49.909-05:00That coat is gorgeous and worth every penny, it lo...That coat is gorgeous and worth every penny, it looks fantastic. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-79238204923740332662012-12-11T20:09:50.285-05:002012-12-11T20:09:50.285-05:00Wonderful! The coat looks fabulous. I know fur i...Wonderful! The coat looks fabulous. I know fur is un-PC, but I admit I love it, and I would have a fur if I didn't live in Houston! I'm still mildly annoyed at my dear late mother, who had a mink cape-back jacket she bought for herself in the late 1940s when she was a stylish single gal, and then she GAVE IT TO THE GOODWILL without asking me if I wanted it ! What were you thinking, ma! <br /><br />---Jill AnnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-50771062631832473532012-12-11T18:58:46.655-05:002012-12-11T18:58:46.655-05:00This was a fabulous story -- scrolling down was li...This was a fabulous story -- scrolling down was like reading a nail-biter novel -- will the coat cut be fixed?, would the zhuzh be there?, how would be it be made sleek not dowdy? The result was stunning -- the perfect, happiest denouement! Congratulations on a very smart reno -- it's gorgeous, unique, and extremely couture. V.O.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-83437885038930376052012-12-11T17:57:57.493-05:002012-12-11T17:57:57.493-05:00Susan: Thank you, it should be cold enough soon to...Susan: Thank you, it should be cold enough soon to need it.<br /><br />Pam: I'm glad I documented the process and that you enjoyed it.<br /><br />lagatta: Yes; the duffle is an informal coat by definition, in any fabric.<br /><br />Kathy: Maybe a fur vest would be more wearable where you are? Hope you are cold-storing it.<br /><br />frugal: He is the third generation in his family. You should see his tools, beautiful etched-brass handles on the knives.<br /><br />Pseu: I'm a huge admirerer of these kinds of artisans and like to support them when I can.<br /><br />Kristien62: They are still worn here, even if only a generous trim on a down parka. Like Moscow, fur makes sense here, and it is an historic, respected part of the economy.<br /><br />C.: Great way of looking at the reno cost! Mr O says a hardy fur like mink or beaver should last 40 yrs with proper care.<br /><br />Chicatanyage: Oh, great. Would you please show us?<br /><br />materfamilias: I spent a lot of time on a mink ranch growing up. Not cuddly cute animals. Even worse in your attic.<br /><br />MJ: Your comment made me realize there is kind of a "nowhere zone" between vintage and current that is just plain out of date. <br /><br />A reno while the pelts are in good shape is worth investigating.<br /><br />LPC: Yes and yes! <br /><br /><br />Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-72134555226238685542012-12-11T14:29:57.072-05:002012-12-11T14:29:57.072-05:00You are inspiring me to look into altering a shear...You are inspiring me to look into altering a sheared beaver coat I have from that same era and of similar shape. It's the softest thing I've ever felt; I have thought that if I just keep it a little longer it will be considered vintage, but maybe I should go modern instead.MJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-8057883533738576512012-12-11T12:19:22.381-05:002012-12-11T12:19:22.381-05:00Coat looks lovely. I am very into renovating my go...Coat looks lovely. I am very into renovating my good quality pieces this season. I have just had a 1984 leather jacket remodelled. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08902418849121978821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-85818361938405943142012-12-11T11:46:29.486-05:002012-12-11T11:46:29.486-05:00WOW! That is gorgeous--and for the price (if you t...WOW! That is gorgeous--and for the price (if you think of the outmoded fur as unwearable) of a nice-ish wool coat these days. Warm, velvety-slinky, appropriate for any cold-weather occasion. I love it. <br /><br />C. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-16728268364314840182012-12-11T10:26:17.086-05:002012-12-11T10:26:17.086-05:00Wonderful! Both the process and the result. More p...Wonderful! Both the process and the result. More photos! Also, he's cute. That's an extra benefit, no?LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-12990829223253843312012-12-11T10:23:26.970-05:002012-12-11T10:23:26.970-05:00Sorry for the multiple responses. Blogger kept ins...Sorry for the multiple responses. Blogger kept insisting I'd got the words-letters wrong and making me do another test. Meanwhile, apparently, it was posting each comment!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-69386889481357515492012-12-11T10:21:24.283-05:002012-12-11T10:21:24.283-05:00Wonderful! That coat suits you to a T, and it'...Wonderful! That coat suits you to a T, and it's easy to imagine it worn over jeans as well as over dressier garb. And how wonderful to develop a relationship and watch the process -- both your friends and M. Ouzilleau will benefit, I suspect!<br />(meanwhile, we're concerned with mink here as well, but the fur is alive and moving and recently evacuated--we hope!-- from our attic.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-48511352451419135972012-12-11T10:21:11.376-05:002012-12-11T10:21:11.376-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-83657175315716275752012-12-11T10:20:44.359-05:002012-12-11T10:20:44.359-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.com