Going Once, Going Twice … Hermès Weekend Bag, circa 1955-60
A small leather weekend bag in burgundy from Hermès, circa 1955-60. The bag has a soft framed construction with gilt metal zip and lock stamped Hermès, with keys and authentic dust bag from later period. Available now from Auctionatrium.com.
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Fashion Flashback: Romy Schneider
After gaining mainstream popularity through her roles at Princess Victoria in The Story of Vicky and Elisabeth, Empress Consort of Austria, in Sissi, Romy Schneider became one of the most fashionable actresses of the mid-20th century, often appearing in classic outfits by Chanel in the early 1960s. Continue reading to view additional images.
Cinema Style: Red Desert
The 1964 film Il deserto rosso was director Michelangelo Antonioni’s first color film. It stars Monica Vitti as a depressed Italian housewife whose husband is the director of a large factory that is undergoing a strike. Typical of this style of film, Monica Vitti’s look and the clothes throughout are what entertain RDuJour most. Continue reading for additional photos.
Franco Rubartelli & Veruschka
Italian-born fashion photographer Franco Rubartelli rose to prominence with his 1965 editorial for Linea Italiana featuring Veruschka, with whom he first began working with in Italy in 1963. The pair eventually would life together in a penthouse in Rome and worked on many other features for Condé Nast magazines over the course of their relationship which lasted until the late 60s.
Cinema Style, Arabesque
Arabesque, a 1966 spy-thriller film starring Sophia Loren and Gregory Peck, is probably the worst movie in it’s genre in terms of script, plot, acting, etc., and that’s probably because the filmmakers spent all their time during production thinking about Sophia Loren’s wardrobe, which is fabulous. Set in England, there are lots of pretty London homes, rolling country estates, and an adorable red Mercedes convertible so cheesiness aside RDuJour says you should Netflix it asap.
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Green Onions
Think you can dance? You’ve got nothing on Booker T’s girls. Aside from the synchronized moves RDuJour approves their hair styles. Shindig!
Snapshot: Julie Christie
A photo of Julie Christie taken for a magazine editorial in the 1960s. How fabulous is her hair!?! I almost sort of like pantsuits now as well!
Fashion Flashback, Queen Paola of Belgium
In the 60s Queen Paola of Belgium was known as Princesse Paola, the glamorous Italian aristocrat who married Prince Albert, heir to the thrown of Belgium. Some of my favorite vintage magazine editorials are those that feature Paola in her pill-box hats and well-set hair. Continue reading for additional photos.
Priscilla Paris
I saw this album cover while browsing in the Notting Hill record shop Intoxica recently and loved Priscilla Paris’ look. I was hoping that when I Googled her more fabulous vintage fashion inspiration would appear but this was the only picture I could find!!
