Monday, November 18, 2013

Bob Dylan: Countryside Blues

Bob Dylan was photographed spending some time in the countryside wearing an original striped jacket, a brown turtleneck, and light blue pants all paired with his trademark 60s hairstyle and sunglasses.



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Friday, November 15, 2013

Jack Nicholson: Versatile Style

Jack Nicholson photographed wearing a simple yet preppy ensemble made up of a sweater, shirt, tie, and jeans. A versatile ensemble that can be worn at the office or on a night around town.



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Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Dustin Hoffman: Smile


Dustin Hoffman showed in 1967 that a smile is the best finishing touch to any ensemble.


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Monday, November 11, 2013

Yves Saint Laurent & Johnny Hallyday: A Day at the Atelier


Yves Saint Laurent and Johnny Hallyday during a fitting at Saint Laurent's atelier circa 1970. Two different menswear styles can be seen on this photo: classic and avant-garde.


Photo: Pleasurephoto

Friday, November 8, 2013

David Bowie & Grace Jones: Icons

Two music and style icons, Grace Jones and David Bowie, photographed together in 1983. Thirty years later, their talent and sense of style remain the same.


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Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Harrison Ford: Plaza Athenee 1980

A photo of Harrison Ford that represents sartorial perfection.



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Monday, November 4, 2013

Martin Scorsese: Streets of New York

Acclaimed director, Martin Scorsese enjoying the sight of New York's street life in March 1974.


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Friday, November 1, 2013

Robert De Niro: A Lesson of Fall/Winter Style


A timeless Fall/Winter ensemble worn by Robert de Niro.




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Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Donovan: Psychedelic Halloween


An original photograph of Donovan taken in the late 60s that somehow blends a psychdelic mood with the mystery of Autumn due to its settings and colors.


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Monday, October 28, 2013

Lou Reed: In Memoriam


American Rock icon, Lou Reed passed away on Sunday October 27th. Reed's music and lyrics represented and inspired many generations; there is no doubt that his legacy will be kept alive. Below a photo of him performing in the late 60s with The Velvet Underground.


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Friday, October 25, 2013

Robert Redford & Paul Newman: The Sting


Two cinema and style icons together for the second time in a film; Robert Redford and Paul Newman co-starred in 1973's "The Sting".


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Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Lee Hazlewood & Nancy Sinatra: These Boots Are Made For Walkin'


Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazlewood were photographed in 1967 shortly after Sinatra's billboard success "These Boots Are Made For Walkin' ", which was written by Hazlewood.



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Monday, October 21, 2013

Saint Laurent: Fall/Winter 1979


A very dandy ensemble from Saint Laurent's Fall/Winter 1979 collection.





Photo: Uomo Classico

Friday, October 18, 2013

Sid Vicious

Sex Pistols member Sid Vicious photographed with an ensemble that captures the essence of Punk.


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Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Festa Romana: Talitha Getty, Rudolf Nureyev, & Michael York


Talitha Getty dancing the night away in 1966 with Rudolf Nureyev and Michael York at a club in Rome.


Photo: Tumblr

Monday, October 14, 2013

Syd Barret: Fall Garden

Syd Barret enjoying a sunny morning in a garden, wearing a simple long sleeve jersey.


Photo: Tumblr

Friday, October 11, 2013

George Harrison by Richard Avedon


One of the four Beatles posters, created by Richard Avedon in 1967, that shows George Harrison.




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Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Roger Daltrey: A Day In The Country


Roger Daltrey enjoys a quiet and relaxing day in the country with his dogs.


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Monday, October 7, 2013

Al Pacino: The Finishing Touch


One of the ensembles worn by Al Pacino in 1974's "The Godfather Part II" is an example of how a scarf can be the perfect finishing touch.



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Friday, October 4, 2013

Sami Frey & Brigitte Bardot: Absolute Elegance

Brigitte Bardot and Sami Frey proved in this 1963 photo taken on the streets of Rome, that elegance is the result of successfully blending the right clothes, accessories, and attitude.


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Wednesday, October 2, 2013

James Taylor & Carly Simon: 1973

James Taylor and Carly Simon circa 1973.


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Monday, September 30, 2013

James Dean: Plain White Shirt


On the occasion of the 58th anniversary of James Dean's passing, what a better way to remember "The Rebel Without a Cause" than by looking at his timeless sense of style. He knew how to make simple items look outstanding, and a proof of this is him wearing a plain white shirt below.



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Friday, September 27, 2013

Clint Eastwood: Dirty Harry

The perfect Fall Winter ensemble according to Clint Eastwood in "Dirty Harry".


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Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Luigi Tenco: Autumn Thoughts


A close up of the late Italian singer, Luigi Tenco.



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Monday, September 23, 2013

Andrea Dotti & Audrey Hepburn: Fall is Blue

Audrey Hepburn and her husband Andrea Dotti wore all navy blue ensembles to attend a match in 1970. Navy blue is a color that fits any occasion, and doesn't make one look subdued as when wearing black at times.


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Friday, September 20, 2013

Richard Bernstein & Berry Berenson: Black and White T-shirts

Berry Berenson and Richard Bernstein knew that one can never go wrong by wearing a plain black or white t-shirt.


Photo: Ciaovogue

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Brian Jones: Monterrey '67


Brian Jones wore an eclectic ensemble to 1967's Monterey Pop Festival, an event that paved the way to many music festivals.


Photo: Tumblr

Monday, September 16, 2013

Truman Capote by Irving Penn


Truman Capote, the acclaimed author of "Breakfast at Tiffany's" & "In Cold Blood", photographed by Irving Penn.


Photo: Tumblr/Irving Penn

Friday, September 13, 2013

Halston: A Day at the Office


Halston photographed at his office located on the 22nd floor of the Olympic Tower in Manhattan. An office that was the epicenter of American style in the 70s, while offering a unique view of St. Patrick's Cathedral, Fifth Avenue, and part of the Manhattan skyline.


Photo: Tumblr

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Gucci 1997

Gucci, Spring/Summer 1997.


Photo: Styleregistry

Monday, September 9, 2013

Metti, Una Sera A Cena

The dinner scene of 1969's "Metti, Una Sera A Cena", starring Jean-Louis Trintignant, Annie Girardot, Florinda Bolkan, Tony Musante, and Lino Capolicchio.



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Friday, September 6, 2013

Serge Gainsbourg & Jane Birkin: Candid Moments


A candid photo of Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin.


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Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Dustin Hoffman: All The President's Men

Dustin Hoffman provides an example of menswear during the mid 70s on this scene of "All The President's Men". Wide ties and medium length hair were a staple back then.



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Monday, September 2, 2013

Duran Duran: A Basquiat Moment


Duran Duran were definitely inspired by the art of Jean Michel Basquiat when posing for this mid 90s photo.


Photo: Tumblr

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Dennis Hopper & Marisa Berenson: Style Similarities


Dennis Hopper and Marisa Berenson are shown in the photo below wearing similar ensembles made up of hats, jackets, and bellbottoms.


Photo: Tumblr

Monday, August 26, 2013

Gregory Peck: Looking at the Horizon

Gregory Peck sitting on the sand contemplating the horizon circa 1946.


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Thursday, August 22, 2013

Jean Michel Jarre & Charlotte Rampling: The Wonder of Nature


Jean Michel Jarre and Charlotte Rampling were photographed relaxing on a hammock, both wearing light colored ensembles. Summer is one of those times to go out and enjoy the wonders of nature.



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Monday, August 19, 2013

Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. & Joan Crawford: Sea and Sun


Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. and Joan Crawford were photographed circa 1930 relaxing under the sun. A photo that proves that style and elegance can perdure 80 years later.


Photo: Tumblr

Friday, August 16, 2013

Marcello Mastroianni & Raquel Welch: An Afternoon at Cinecitta


Marcello Mastroianni and Raquel Welch enjoyed an afternoon filled with music and dance while participating in 1966's "Shoot Loud, Louder... I Don't Understand (Spara forte, più forte, non capisco...)" at Cinecitta.



Photo: Tumblr / Marcello Geppetti

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Summer Rain

Summer is filled mostly with sunny days, yet some days can be rainy and cool. Although it's very likely that one will get wet, this is not an excuse to not look stylish on such days.

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Monday, August 12, 2013

John Lennon: Let There Be Color


John Lennon posed for this "colorful" photo with a multicolored checkered jacket and many bright flowers in the background. Colors reflect our personality, mood, and sense of style. One should always have a color balance in any ensemble, and choose the appropriate colors for the occasion.


Photo: Tumblr

Friday, August 9, 2013

Peter Fonda: Summer Freedom

Peter Fonda riding his Captain America chopper on one of the scenes from 1969's "Easy Rider".


Photo: Tumblr

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Claude Mann & Jeanne Moreau: La Baie des Anges


Jeanne Moreau and Claude Mann starred in 1963's "La Baie des Anges", which depicts the life of two gamblers in the French Riviera.

The photo below shows Jackie & Jean strolling through the Promenade des Anglais in Nice. A unique promenade that has iconic buildings such as The Negresco Hotel on one side, and the Baie des Anges/Mediterranean  with its intense blue hues on the other.


Photo: Tumblr

Monday, August 5, 2013

Jim Morrison: Concho Belt

One of Jim Morrison's trademarks was his silver and leather "Concho belt", which added the ethnic and finishing touch to his ensembles.


Photo: Tumblr

Friday, August 2, 2013

Alain & Nathalie Delon: Summer Simplicity


Alain Delon and his wife Nathalie gave a lesson of style circa 1966 with these colorful, simple, and versatile ensembles. Summer is all about color and comfortable clothes to stroll around the beach, go sailing, have a picnic with friends, or just spend some time in a garden.


Photo: Tumblr

Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Summer in New Delhi with Jerry Hall


Jerry Hall and a fellow model pose against the carved walls of New Delhi's Qutub Minar or Victory Tower, showing that style and history go hand in hand.


Photo: Tumblr

Monday, July 29, 2013

A day at the beach in Tanzania


The perfect ensemble for spending some time at the beach this Summer is shown in the photo below, which is part of Louis Vuitton's S/S 2013 lookbook shot by Alasdair McLellan in Tanzania.


Photo: Huhmagazine/Louis Vuitton

Friday, July 26, 2013

Michael Caine, Candice Bergen, & Anthony Quinn: The Magus

The co-stars of 1968's mystery film "The Magus"; Michael Caine, Candice Bergen, and Anthony Quinn were photographed on a break at one of the film's Greek locations.


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Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Cary Grant: Moments of Leisure

Cary Grant enjoying some moments of leisure and relaxation wearing an all-white ensemble.


Photo: Tumblr

Monday, July 22, 2013

Jeanloup Sieff & Jean Shrimpton: Summer in Mykonos


Jean Shrimpton and Jeanloup Sieff were photographed by Richard Avedon at the Church of Paraportiani in Mykonos, Greece.



Photo: Richard Avedon/Tumblr