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Style Essentials--Travis Banton Transforms Clara Bow and Fashion Forever with 1927's IT
GlamAmor Posted by on Oct 29, 2013
Though many articles have been written about director Clarence Badger's 1927 classic It, most only seem to be scratching the surface. So much that we take for granted today can be traced back to the legendary silent film, and a considerable amount of insight comes from understanding the storie read more
Interview with ELLE CANADA on Influence of the Hitchcock Heroine + Film Noir Style
GlamAmor Posted by on Oct 26, 2013
To those who follow GlamAmor, it will come as no surprise that the style of film noir and the Hitchcock Heroine act as ongoing influences in fashion. Edith Head, costume designer extraordinaire best known for her work with Alfred Hitchcock, is a hero of mine and huge influence on my read more
You're invited! HISTORY OF FASHION IN FILM 1960s-1970s at Annenberg Beach House
GlamAmor Posted by on Oct 18, 2013
If you love style in the movies and live in Los Angeles, you are invited to a special evening to learn all about it. On Tuesday, December 17th, I'll be presenting THE STYLE ESSENTIALS: HISTORY OF FASHION IN FILM 1960s - 1970s at the Annenberg Beach House in Santa Monica. You are invited! read more
Cinema Connection--Fashion's Fascination with the French Chic of BELLE DE JOUR
GlamAmor Posted by on Sep 16, 2013
The Style Essentials on GlamAmor are so called because they are the elite films whose style has always had an impact on fashion. This was true at the time these films were released as well as an ongoing influence on the industry today. 1967's Belle de Jour is an excellent example of read more
Style Essentials--Catherine Deneuve In (and Out of) Yves Saint Laurent in BELLE DE JOUR
GlamAmor Posted by on Aug 22, 2013
From the beginning of Luis Bunel's 1967 classic Belle de Jour, audiences are awash in his signature surrealism and aroused by an eroticism that has made this movie his masterpiece. The story centers on Severine Serizy, a haute blonde wife who, despite having a loving husband, discove read more
Sizing Up Old Hollywood--Heights, Weights, and Measurements of Classic Cinema Stars
GlamAmor Posted by on Aug 7, 2013
Whenever I do presentations on the History of Fashion in Film, some of the most fascinating facts to audiences are the sizes of their favorite classic cinema stars. As a result, I put together a chart with many of the actresses we know and love. You'll see that this particular list read more
Cinema Style--Romy Schneider's Sleek Summer Style Courtesy of Courreges in LA PISCINE
GlamAmor Posted by on Jul 22, 2013
Summer is unquestionably my favorite time of the year and I always celebrate on GlamAmor with a little cinema style. One year I dove into the life of bathing beauty Esther Williams and her impact on swimsuit design and fashion. Another year I marveled at Marilyn Monroe&nbs read more
Elizabeth Taylor's First Wedding Gown Sells for $188,175 at Christie's
GlamAmor Posted by on Jun 24, 2013
On Wednesday, June 26th, Christie's will auction off the first wedding gown of Elizabeth Taylor. It is a momentous occasion. Created by MGM legend Helen Rose and a gift from the studio, this influential dress is right at the crossroads of costume and fashion design. I was thri read more
TCM Classic Film Festival 2013--Saturday with Jane Fonda and Cybill Shepherd at the Chinese Theater
GlamAmor Posted by on Jun 19, 2013
Though my Friday night at the recent TCM Classic Film Festival was a late one due to my hosting A Foreign Affair (and then afterward toasting with champagne), I still knew I would have to rise and shine early Saturday morning. Each year of the festival, TCM has hosted a handprint ceremony read more
Cinema Connection--Evolution of the Illusion (Gowns) of Marlene Dietrich
GlamAmor Posted by on Jun 9, 2013
Having just discussed the history and cinema style of Marlene Dietrich in A Foreign Affair (1948), it was important to elaborate even further on the film's ongoing influence in fashion. Illusion gowns--so named for the nude effect from strategically placed sequins, beads, lace--had their found read more
Cinema Style--Marlene Dietrich is a Master of Illusion in 1948's A FOREIGN AFFAIR
GlamAmor Posted by on Jun 3, 2013
For the recent TCM Classic Film Festival, I was honored that Turner Classic Movies asked me to introduce two films from the standpoint of style. The first was Billy Wilder's post-war project A Foreign Affair (1948). Of course Wilder is a wonder of the cinema, writing and directing s read more
TCM Classic Film Festival 2013--Opening Day at the Roosevelt Hotel and on the Red Carpet
GlamAmor Posted by on May 9, 2013
This year's TCM Classic Film Festival took over Hollywood April 25th through the 28th and, as always, opening day was a rush of events. There are so many, in fact, that seeing movies does not really enter my schedule this early in the festival. It was even more the case this ye read more
You're Invited! HISTORY OF FASHION IN FILM 1940s-1950s at Annenberg Beach House
GlamAmor Posted by on May 3, 2013
I have just returned from yet another incredible TCM Classic Film Festival, where I was lucky enough to host and introduce two movies from the standpoint of style--Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers in Flying Down to Rio (1933) and Marlene Dietrich in A Foreign Affair (1948). At Flying D read more
Hosting Two Movies at the 2013 TCM Classic Film Festival!
GlamAmor Posted by on Apr 11, 2013
The 2013 TCM Classic Film Festival is fast approaching--April 25th through April 28th--and the excitement is palpable. Last year's event set the bar very high with a theme of Style in the Movies...even had the pleasure of discussing all things style on air with TCM hosts Robert read more
The Style Essentials--Louise Brooks Opens the PANDORA'S BOX of German Expressionism
GlamAmor Posted by on Mar 26, 2013
Mention the words German Expressionism and you just might put a panic into even the most ardent of classic cinema fans. It's that seemingly scary combination--it's foreign and it's silent. But honestly...when you take the time to watch one, none of that matters. German Expressionism of t read more
Cinema Connection--Designs of Irene (Lentz) Live Again at Los Angeles Fashion Week
GlamAmor Posted by on Mar 17, 2013
Last weekend I was invited to the debut fashion show of the newly relaunched House of Irene. For those of us who love classic cinema, this was incredible news. After all, Irene was a name I never expected to hear during Los Angeles Fashion Week.
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Cinema Connection--The Style Essentials of Old Hollywood Inspire 2013 Oscars
GlamAmor Posted by on Mar 3, 2013
With any awards show today, it is inevitable that the glamour of Old Hollywood will make an appearance on the red carpet. This, of course, is especially true at the Academy Awards and this year was no exception. As always, much of the inspiration in fashion comes from the most iconic cos read more
Cinema Connection--Fashion is Mad for Mod for Spring 2013
GlamAmor Posted by on Feb 21, 2013
As any fashionista knows, the 1960s made a big splash on the runways for Spring/Summer 2013. The decade often makes an appearance in Spring collections because of its tendency toward shorter lengths and loads of color. This Spring, the Mod movement of the late 1960s was a particular insp read more
Happy (Belated) 3rd Birthday, GlamAmor!
GlamAmor Posted by on Feb 17, 2013
Because of all the great things happening with GlamAmor, this is the first opportunity I've had to toast its anniversary! On February 8th, I entered my fourth year of celebrating the vast HISTORY OF FASHION IN FILM. My work continues to expand in every area...from educating about th read more
The Style Essentials--Audrey Hepburn Gets Modern in 1967's TWO FOR THE ROAD
GlamAmor Posted by on Feb 12, 2013
Whenever the Academy Awards approach, it's always interesting to look at its history and the extensive list of films that were overlooked by Oscar. This is especially true in the area of costume design. Considering that the Academy did not even allocate an award to costume design until 1 read more