The fabulous Mrs. Madeline Ghandour

And another beautiful "Bird of Paradise" just joined Raoul Blanco's line of exclusive clients. The very beautiful Mrs. Madeline Ghandour, now my Marilyn Monroe... 

And what a way to start, with a creation on black French tulle, embellished by hand all over with fabulous crystals...

Thank you Mrs. Ghandour, what a fabulous call!

Raoul Blanco

To the Lovely, Mrs. Dian Winingder...

From the sketch to the Lady…

Was an absolute pleasure an honor for me to design this creation for the Lovely Mrs. Dian Winingder. A fabulous and very special celebration indeed, Mrs. Winingder’s 70th Birthday. A candlelight affair at the beach where all guests were required to wear white.

Many layers of iridescent silk chiffon finished with a fully beaded collar and cuffs on French silk brocade and Capris' pants. And if the Lady wants a diadem to hold her beautiful silver hair, of course, I’ll make her a jeweled diadem. The most beautiful gem of all, the Lady, Mrs. Dian Winingder.

Mrs. Winingder, thank you for this honor! Thank you for being you…

With all my love,

Raoul Blanco

A note from "The Queen"...

And a beautiful note just arrived from the lovely Mrs. Gayle Marie Benson, or as baptized by Ms. Patricia Gannon, "The Queen"... Sent from their fabulous "Lady Gayle Marie Yacht"... On the face of the note, a printed image on gold ink of the extraordinary boat...

Two weeks ago a fabulous visit from the delightful Dian Winingder, today a note from "The Queen", and in two weeks I'll be with the divine Mrs Susan Gundlach.... My beautiful ladies and friends, la crème de la crème... I'm a very grateful designer and man, indeed...

Raoul Blanco

Scent of a Woman 2016, "La Veste"

Raoul Blanco's private collection, Scent of a Woman 2016, will unveil on September 14, 2016 at twelve o'clock noon for a second consecutive year. Blanco has named this year's collection "La Veste". Once again this collection is presented by New Orleans' Queen of Sports, the lovely Mrs. Gayle Marie Benson.

The venue, the magnificent Hospitality Suite at the Benson Tower in the fabulous Crescent City, New Orleans, of course. Guest calls have begun reserving seating. A beautiful line-up of catwalk divas are being booked, Raoul's favorites.

As usual, Blanco's collection will be complemented by the fabulous gems from gemologist Danielle Truxillo for Andy's Jewelry and the stunning millinery from Fleur de Paris and its fabulous staff Mr. Joseph Parrino-owner and Ms. Kimberly Gondrella-Millinery designer.

Once again, "Flair is in the air...."

Scent of a Woman 2016, "La Veste"

September 14, 2016

Benson Tower

 Mrs. Gayle Marie Benson