Category: Los Angeles
The first ever movie star: Florence Lawrence
A hundred years ago cinema was in its infancy, neither the studio system nor the concept of movie stars had yet been conceived. Christopher Raymond Brocklebank takes a look back at a young actress named Florence Lawrence who, a century ago, would become Hollywood’s first ever star.
QueensOfVintage exclusive: We chat to A Fine Frenzy’s Alison Sudol
Alison Sudol, age 24, is the leader of A Fine Frenzy, which she introduced to the world with the 2007 album One Cell In The Sea. The project established her as one of the most talented young singers and songwriters around: it received rave reviews and reached Number One on Billboard’s “Heatseeker” charts. But with [...]
Reproduction vintage report: ReVamp
Annamarie von Firley opened her company, ReVamp, in 1998, with the idea of creating clothing inspired by designs from 1910-1950.“I started reVamp with a friend. We were out swing dancing on the USS Jeremiah O’Brien lamenting at how poorly people were dressed.” Things needed to change- ReVamp was born. Vanessa Sandoval went to check out [...]
How not to do vintage interiors: a cautionary tale
Many celebrities love vintage – both in terms of dress and interiors. Hollywood is full of vintage shops, where A-listers can pick up expensive vintage designer clobber and furnish their mansions, knowing that vintage is the cool way to live. But all too often they simply overdo it. Nell Darby takes a look at US [...]
Reproduction vintage report – this time: Bésame Cosmetics
Reprodcution vintage doesn’t just cover clothes, shoes or accessories but also make-up. More and more cosmetics companies discover the allure of vintage packaging and design. Vanessa Sandoval takes a look at the vintage-inspired Bésame Cosmetics.
Reproduction vintage report – this time: Stop Staring!Clothing
Nothing beats a vintage dress with killer vintage shoes and accessories, but what do you do when you can’t find one you like or in your size? We have two words for you: reproduction vintage. Vanessa Sandovalwill be investigating the world of repro clothing for us. This time she’s looking at American label Stop Staring!
