A Tale of Two Wicked Witches of the West Gale Sondergaard vs Margaret Hamilton. The decision of who should play the Wizard of Oz witch, came down to a choice between beauty or being scary. The casting for the wizard of Oz witch in MGM’s The Wizard of Oz caused major headaches. Frank Baum‘s concept …
The pyjama vogue has swept the USA in 1930 – Cosy nights in beckon in these feminine night attires. To the left – Anita Page in modernistic print pajamas designed by Adrian. A matching handkerchief is worn, gypsy fashion, about her head. To the right – delightful Raquel Torres demonstrates the use of stripes for …
A day in the Life of a Fifth Avenue window dummy 1937 – Life Magazine has a look at a day in the life of a Fifth Avenue store mannequin. Above, Grace ( as they have named her) peers out of the Saks Fifth Avenue window at the passers by. Behind her we see the …
Reference the looks of iconic 1940’s women – In high resolution, a quick peek at some of the most beautiful and iconic female faces in the Hollywood firmament, photographed by some of the greatest photographers of their time. Gazing out at us from the past, with all the red lipstick glamour that the era evokes. What we love …
The first fashion show from liberated Paris – The liberation of Paris sent a thrill of mixed anticipation and anxiety through the dress designers of London, New York and Hollywood, some of whom have thrived mightily during Paris’ long night. The first Paris fashion shows, therefore, brought forth groans of both dismay and criticism. Paris …
October fashions from Hollywood in 1938 – Edith Head designed this bottle-green and beige herringbone tweed suit for Joan Bennett to wear. The green note of the tweed is repeated in the velvet trim of the long topcoat, the cashmere sweater and suede accessories. the stitched velvet acorn cap is also of tweed. To the …
Hollywood’s Loretta Young poses – 1.To the left above, Miss Loretta Young wears a stunning new fall coat modelled of brown duvet with seams forming the new princess line. Kolinsky cuffs and collar add a touch of luxurious warmth. To the right, a smart street frock worn by Miss Young boasts cap sleeves embroidered in …
All the beauty tricks of the stars – 1930s Beauty report by Caroline Van Wyck 1. Fall Coiffures. Joan Bennett presents the Riviera bob, her first distinct departure in coiffures in three years. Heretofore her bob has been long. This new coiffure emphasises three important trends. The bob is short. The ends are curled. The …
“Necking for beauty’s sake!” says Jean Arthur in 1932 – Actress Jean Arthur shows us a movie star beauty trick for a pretty neck. First, lie on a divan, allowing the head and shoulders to droop over the edge. Second, turn the head from left to right fifteen times. Third, raise the head from the shoulders …
Designers Fall in Love again with the ’70s – The runways saw a mix between futuristic style and throwback fashion, but retro glam seemed to dominate the catwalks this year. It was evident that it was the ’70s that inspired many ready-to-wear labels this time around, with luxury brands reminiscing the folksy fashion that defined that …