Must See: W.E.

This past week WE (Doug, Gene and Morgan) went to see Madonna's new movie W.E.

(We absolutely loved it!!)

watch the official trailer ^

Our top three reasons why WE recommend this film!

1. It's the best portrayal of Wallis and Edward (W.E.) we've ever seen.

(Riseborough's performance as the Duchess is dazzling!)

2. It recreates the Sotheby's sale of the Duke and Duchess's personal possessions to perfection.

3. The "twist scene" 

(if you've ever followed their story...you'll LOVE this scene!)

Left to right:

Hugh D'Arcy as the Duke 

the Duke and Duchess photographed by Philippe Halsman

Andrea Riseborough as the Duchess

 Wallis and Edward with two of their pugs.

Photos from the auction catalogues of their personal possessions.

Clockwise from top left: 

The gem-set Diamond Cross Bracelet by Cartier 

Embroidered linen bearing the cypher of The Duchess of Windsor 

Six pairs of The Duke of Windsors patterned socks 

Porcelain lettuce leaf dish circa 1755

A group of The Duchess of Windsor's evening bags 

Plastic hoop collar necklace by Mimi di Niscemi and Kenneth Jay Lane ear clips 

Christian Dior silk twill scarf

 A pair of George III style etageres 

A group of nine pairs of elbow length evening gloves

Drawing of Wallis Simpson Serving Cocktails by Cecil Beaton 

The Dukes tartan and leather satchel by Hermes

The nine-day auction of the contents of the Paris home of

the Duke and Duchess of Windsor brought in $23 million, more than three times

 the estimated value, Sotheby's closing figures showed. 

WE loved this chic chick flick, it's a MUST SEE!

Love,

Doug, Gene and Morgan