DOUBLE DECKER

{Dress}Chicwish, {Handbag}Saint Laurent, {Eye Wear}Asos

Anyone who knows me is well aware of my love of all things British.  While I have yet to go, I daydream of perusing the streets of London, visiting the colorful Piccadilly Circus, scouring for top notch vintage pieces at the flea market, visiting Buckingham Palace and admiring the beauty of Knotting Hill.
                    

A few weeks back, I took an alternate route through downtown on my way home and saw a double-decker red bus parked in a warehouse garage.  I immediately turned around and went to inquire about this unexpected discovery.  I was elated to find out I would be able to use this bus for a photo shoot and create a London-like atmosphere here.  If you live in Oklahoma or plan a visit here soon I would highly recommend booking a ride on the Cheyenne Bus! You can book it here for a variety of events.
                             

Special thanks to Oleg, Steve and Daniel for graciously lending the bus for this photo shoot!
                   

Photography by Jamie Alsabrook

Production Assistant:Tony Li

Make Up by Jordan Best   

ALL EYES ON...MANTIQUES MODERN

 One of my favorite pieces

 WW2 training gun that has been stripped and polished

 A beautifully crafted chess set

 I love this wooden articulated arm

 My favorite collection of items

 Vintage Louis Vuitton luggage piece and 1960's Gucci bracelet

 Glass helicopter

 Wooden zipper american folk art from the 1950's

 A collection of beautiful brief cases

Brass elephant by Sergio Bustamante

When you enter the doors of Mantiques Modern, prepare to be transported to another time.  The gallery is brimming with eclectic pieces ranging from Pop Art to vintage jewelry from European designers like Hermes, Cartier and Tiffany.  The merchandise is sourced from estate sales, fleas and auctions in the NYC area as well as Paris, Brussels and Antwerp to name a few.  While there are many great antique shops throughout New York City, Mantiques Modern stands out because of their incredible eye for detail and quality.

While working on the windows team at Bergdorf Goodman, I began making regular visits to the gallery to select items to be featured in the windows.   One of my favorite pieces we ever borrowed was a large scale model wooden airplane.  The details on it were exquisite.  As a set decorator, every experience there is not only inspiring but renews my appreciation for amazing pieces with a historical background.

Next time you are in the neighborhood or visiting NYC, make sure to pay Mantiques Modern a visit.  I guarantee you will have an amazing experience and bring home some truly original and inspiring pieces.

Photos by Stacy Suvino