0 Roberta di Camerino

Back to Venice today to the Museo Fortuny and an exhibit of Roberta di Camerino.
Idiot moi did not even know who de Camerino was - a famous Venetian fashion designer.

Particularly famous for her trompe l'oeil bags that graced the arms of Callas, Princess Grace and were adored by Dali. She died in December of last year at the age of 92.
La Museo Fortuny with it's ancient figure sculptures was the perfect setting for her collections..
And Grazie tanti to Liz in London who sent me a Donna Leon signed (!) copy of her latest, Drawing Conclusions. Mio dio! I haven't read it yet but Commissario Brunetti never disappoints.
Camerino's jersey dresses fool the eye/trompe l'oeil...

With their printed drapery...

And criss-crossed faux pleats...

Especially over the derriere...

Here a faux cardigan and skirt set all in one-piece...

So witty, so convenient. Who has not left a cardigan in a restaurant or somewhere else? No chance of that when wearing a Roberta di Camerino!

If you have a di Camerino bag do you need to wear anything else?

Did the painting come first or the jersey dress?

These glasses turned upside down sitting out in the sun at a nearby Venice cafe reminded me of di Camerino's brilliant colors...

BUON GIORNO ROBERTA di CAMERINO!