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Take Marlene Dietrich, put her in the boudoir, and she'll embody the mood and look of John Galliano's latest collection for Dior. Her mannish suits, top hots, and heavily made up eyes all appeared on the runway. But Galliano didn't stop at just emulating the Marlene Dietrich that was, he carried her into the present — and the future — with mafia-worthy pinstripes, Cavalli-esque animal Read more
This month, traditional British brand Aquascutum is launching a limited edition collection of coats and trenches inspired by designs from the 30s through the 50s. The Aquascutum Vintage collection will include pieces worn by past Aquascutum fans and icons like Marlene Dietrich, Bette Davis, Audrey Hepburn, and Sophia Loren, and will be sold in the U.S. exclusively at Bergdorf Goodman. The Read more
I am so thrilled you are all embracing the androgynous dressing trend! As a result, you all may enjoy the new book release Dietrich Icon, $25. A multi-faceted woman indeed, over her 70 year career, Marlene Dietrich conquered silent films, cabaret, vaudeville, theater, army camp shows, radio, television, ballet, circus performances and Hollywood classics. Whoa - I didn't even know her scope was Read more
Somewhere, Marlene Dietrich is smiling. Donna Karan's Fall 2012 collection gave menswear a seductive turn, somehow making the double-breasted suit look just as sexy as the fitted dresses. Whereas past collections felt as loose and languid as a yoga pose, this latest collection was all about sharp tailoring and even sharper edges. Blazers had pointed shoulders, tops had extra wide, stiff cuffs, Read more
Katharine Hepburn and Marlene Dietrich served as Peter Som's inspiration for his Fall 2012 collection — specifically, their knack for exuding femininity even when they donned menswear. The show started with a pretty ode to Winter white — monochromatic outfits got a textural punch thanks to cool fabric combinations like wool with organza. The play between masculine and feminine came through Read more
Gwyneth Paltrow touched down at Heathrow Airport this morning. She's back in England after leaving just last week in order to spend a few days in San Francisco, where she joined Miranda Kerr and Orlando Bloom Thursday to celebrate the opening of the de Young Museum's "Balenciaga and Spain" exhibit. Gwyneth had the weekend off from doing promotional work ahead of her movie Country Strong's opening Read more
When our evening style sensibilities crave something a little more snappy, we look to the tuxedo. Tuxedo looks dominated the Fall runways at Jason Wu, Tibi, Dolce & Gabbana, and Moschino, then on sharply dressed celebs like Olivia Palermo and Evan Rachel Wood. Not that the tux is new on the scene; we owe it to greats like Marlene Dietrich for making the menswear evening staple a glamorously Read more
Inspired by the smoky mystery of the Far East, Ralph Lauren gave us a little Shanghai surprise this morning. With a soft version of David Bowie's "China Girl" playing in the background, models emerged in mostly black, often lustrous ensembles accessorized with jade earrings and red lacquered heels. The silhouettes remained classic — halter dresses, tuxedos, shawl coats — but he achieved a Read more
Russell Simmons, Rosario Dawson, Petra Nemcova, and Olivia Palermo were among the celebs lining the runway to see just how Tommy Hilfiger would present his take on classic American sportswear. Show notes promised the "nonchalant style of a 1970s rock star's girlfriend." Case in point: the first look, walked down to the tune of a Rolling Stones song, was a double-breasted suit jacket and wide-leg Read more
