Monday, June 30, 2014

Paul Belmondo: Summer in Venice


Paul Belmondo strolling around Piazza San Marco on a cool and sunny summer day in Venice.




Photo: Tumblr

Friday, June 27, 2014

James Dean: Motorcycle Jacket

James Dean has always been associated to rebellion due to "Rebel Without A Cause". And what a better way to be "rebel" this weekend than by wearing a leather motorcycle jacket. A timeless and versatile wardrobe staple.


Photo: Tumblr

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

John F. Kennedy: Timeless Elegance

A photo of John F. Kennedy that is the epitome of timeless elegance thanks to the pairing of tortoise sunglasses, navy jacket, an eye catching tie, cufflinks, and an attentive gaze.



Photo: Tumblr

Friday, June 20, 2014

6 Years of Retro Vintage Mod Style

To celebrate Retro Vintage Mod Style's 6th anniversary I've created a short film with some of the best and most stylish photos posted in the blog during the last 2 years. A big thank you to all who have made this possible!






If you would like to see other films created some years ago, click here:

http://retrovintagemodstyle.blogspot.com/2010/06/2-years-of-retro-vintage-mod-style.html
http://retrovintagemodstyle.blogspot.com/2012/06/4-years-of-retro-vintage-mod-style.html

Video: Youtube/Tumblr

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Steve McQueen & Faye Dunaway: Sunny Days

Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway shared a sunny beach day in "The Thomas Crown Affair".


Photo: Tumblr

Monday, June 16, 2014

Terrence Stamp & Jean Shrimpton: Summer Pastels

Pastels are a good color option for Summer as shown by Jean Shrimpton and Terrence Stamp in 1965. These colors not only balance the brightness outdoors, but also go well with the tan after a day at the beach or sea.


Photo: Tumblr

Friday, June 13, 2014

Pink Floyd: Let There Be Color


Summer is all about color just like this late 60s photo of Pink Floyd.



Photo: Tumblr

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

George Harrison: Taj Mahal '66


A photo of George Harrison, taken by himself, while visiting the Taj Mahal in 1966. Worth noticing as well are his round sunglasses which have made a big comeback this Spring/Summer.

Photo: Tumblr

Monday, June 9, 2014

John Lennon & Yoko Ono: Bermuda Sun

John Lennon and Yoko Ono enjoying some days of sun and solitude in Bermuda circa June 1980.



Photo: Daily Beast

Friday, June 6, 2014

Clint Eastwood: White and Prints

Clint Eastwood photographed in the 60s by Jack Robinson wearing a crisp white shirt and print pants.


Photo: NPR/Jack Robinson

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Robert Redford: Summer Simplicity


Robert Redford shows in this photo from the mid 70s that sometimes all you need is attitude and a good pair of sunglasses.




Photo: Tumblr