The woman who dresses Nigella Lawson, Beth Ditto and Led Zeppelin: Vivien of Holloway
The Vivien of Holloway Forties and Fifties reproduction clothing store above a Kentish Town motorcycle garage has long been an institution for vintage enthusiasts across the country and beyond. Having just opened a long awaited second store on Holloway Road, Rebecca Hoh-Hale catches up with Vivien on her film and musical muses, dressing Led Zeppelin and plans for the future.
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Exclusive interview: we chat vintage with Miquita Oliver!
February 27, 2010 by Lena · 2 Comments
British TV presenter Miquita Oliver, host of Channel 4’s weekly ‘T4′ programme, has taken some time out of her hectic schedule to talk to us about her East London loft full of vintage finds and her favourite ever Seventies gilet.
QueensOfVintage exclusive: We chat to A Fine Frenzy’s Alison Sudol
February 5, 2010 by Lena · 3 Comments
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 the follow-up, Bomb in a Birdcage, Alison Sudol is most certainly revealing another side of A Fine Frenzy.
While the album retains the tuneful charm and whimsical language of the debut, it adds new colors and textures, with louder guitars and beats that sometimes veer into New Wave-y dance territory. QueensOfVintage.com has met up with Alison to chat about her amazing vintage style, her first novel and how being “pale as a snowball’s arse” can be quite good in LA.
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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.
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.
Burlesque hits the silver screen in 2010
January 22, 2010 by Lena · 2 Comments
Burlesque style is to hit the silver screen this year with two new feature films, one starring Cher and Christina Aguilera and another following the life and times of Immodesty Blaize. George Walker reveals how the burlesque scene is set to bring a bit of vintage sass to cinemas in 2010.
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Exclusive: We chat vintage with burlesque queen Immodesty Blaize
January 10, 2010 by Lena · 3 Comments
She is one of burlesque’s most successful performers and Britain’s favourite showgirl. QueensOfVintage.com has met up with the amazing Immodesty Blaize to find out more about her new show, her love for all things vintage and a Forties stole given to her by Wendy Richards.
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Style we like: Eva Green in new film Cracks
November 26, 2009 by Lena · Leave a Comment
This autumn, step into the confines of an austere and remote Thirties boarding school with the captivating Eva Green in new film Cracks (out 4 December). An elite group of boarding school girls are the envy of their fellow pupils, who all compete for the attention of the glamorous teacher Miss G (Green). Miss G thrives on the attention from the girls, but becomes especially spell bound by the beauty and maturity of one girl, Fiamma. Consumed by jealousy, the girls plot the downfall of Fiamma forcing her to flee the school…We loved Eva’s stunning Thirties wardrobe so much we just had to share some of her best outfits.
Queens meets VV Brown!
November 10, 2009 by Lena · 2 Comments
British singer Vanessa ‘VV’ Brown not only has an amazing vintage look but also the voice and talent to make it to the top of the charts. Named ‘artist to watch in 2009′ by the Los Angeles Times and The Independent, VV released her debut album, Travelling Like The Light, in July 2009. We caught up with her to chat about her vintage style, style icons and her latest venture – her own vintage shop.
QueensOfVintage meets Paloma Faith
October 1, 2009 by Tara · Leave a Comment
A former burlesque performer, magician’s assistant, ghost at a fun fair and Agent Provocateur assistant, life has been anything but dull for singer, actress and all-round performer, Paloma Faith. She takes some time out of her colourful adventures in pop to speak to QueensOfVintage.com.
