Going Once, Going Twice … Hermès Weekend Bag, circa 1955-60

15 August 2010

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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

16 July 2010

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.

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Cinema Style: Red Desert

07 April 2010

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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.

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Franco Rubartelli & Veruschka

01 April 2010

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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.

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Cinema Style, Arabesque

24 March 2010

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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.

Continue reading for additional photos & trailer.

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Green Onions

02 March 2010

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

25 October 2009

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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! 

 

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Fashion Flashback, Queen Paola of Belgium

23 October 2009

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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.

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Priscilla Paris

17 September 2009

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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!!

 

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Retro Lashes

18 July 2009

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