British street style: Mod
The ultimate Sixties youth movement, Mods were a quintessentially British phenomenon, despite their Italian Vespas and love for US soul and Jamaican ska. Christopher Raymond Brocklebank takes a look at one of our favourite vintage subcultures.
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Vintage style icons: The simple style of Claire Bloom
February 16, 2010 by Lena · Leave a Comment
Loved by the likes of Laurence Olivier, Yul Brynner and Richard Burton, London-born actress Claire Bloom is a true style icon. Now aged 78, but still looking as stylish as ever, Bloom, who was married to both Hollywood legend Rod Steiger and British author Philip Roth, in addition to a long affair with Burton, is still remembered for her roles in classic Fifties and Sixties films. Nell Darby reports.
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Valentines Day special: Win a Breakfast at Tiffany’s poster
February 6, 2010 by Lena · 2 Comments
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and if you are stuck for ideas what to do, or are sans partner and are looking to treat yourself, then a special BFI viewing of Breakfast at Tiffany’s on the day might be the right thing for you. Plus here you have the chance to win a fabulous poster of the film to get you in the mood for romance.
Style we like: early Sixties fashion in A Single Man
February 4, 2010 by Lena · Leave a Comment
Seldomly has there been a film that captured Sixties fashion and style in such brilliant, minute detail as Tom Ford’s directorial debut A Single Man. From Colin Firth’s college professor suits, Julianne Moore’s glamorous evening gowns and Nicholas Hoult’s beatnik style, there are plenty of amazing costumes to get you inspired. Have a look at our film still photo gallery.
Vintage wedding photo gallery
January 30, 2010 by Lena · Leave a Comment
Vintage wedding photos are strangely fascinating. Not only give they great insight into bygone wedding traditions and fashion styles. They also capture an important, intimate moment in a person’s life, a moment of utter joy and happiness and sometimes of strange seriosness. QueensOfVintage.com has compiled a gallery of truly fascinating vintage wedding pictures.
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Yves Saint Laurent: a retrospective
January 30, 2010 by Lena · Leave a Comment
Since Yves Saint Laurent’s death in June 2008, every possible superlative has been used to describe him. ‘Fashion Icon’ (CNN), ‘Giant of couture’ (New York Times), ’Magician’ (Paris Match), ‘The greatest fashion designer of the 20th century’ (BBC). Lucie Goulet takes a look at the man behind the accolades.
Lonely in Sixties suburbia: Colin Firth on new film A Single Man
Colin Firth’s performance in Tom Ford’s directorial debut A Single Man, based on the story by Christopher Isherwood, has already been nominated for a BAFTA. And rightfully so. Set in the US in 1962, Firth plays English college professor George Falconer, a man struggling to come to terms with the death of his long term lover Jim (Matthew Goode).
Distracted momentarily by old friend Charley (Julianne Moore) and curious student Kenny (Nicholas Hoult), he cannot ignore the profound sense of loss he feels and so resolves to do something about it. Here, Colin Firth talks about working with Tom Ford and life and politics in Sixties America.
Five amazing Mad Men dresses to buy right now
January 27, 2010 by Lena · 4 Comments
Regardless of your favourite character or whether you are more of a Betty, Peggy or Joan, the fabulous early Sixties dresses that feature in drama Mad Men have pretty much everyone glued to the TV. If you’d like to dress like a Sterling Cooper employee yourself, here we have five fab dresses, all available online.
TVs at the ready: Mad Men returns
As Season 3 of our favourite vintage drama returns to the UK and kicks off on BBC4 this evening - power struggles, hard-core smoking, constant drinking, infidelities and all – we take a look back at what’s been happening so far and have ten fast facts you might not know.
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Kings of Vintage: How to get the mod look
January 26, 2010 by Lena · 3 Comments
The mod image continues to be a popular retro look for male celebrities, vintage enthusiasts and- of course- those that have followed the look for a lifetime. Inspired by the National Portrait Gallery’s recent Sixties exhibition and his hometown of Brighton, George Walker guides you Kings of Vintage on how to get suited and booted in the best mod gear around.
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