Friday, August 24, 2012

Cary Grant: Summer Rain


Cary Grant shows how one should react to an unexpected rainy day in the middle of Summer.


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Wednesday, August 22, 2012

George Harrison: Airport Elegance

George Harrison, photographed at an airport's runway either arriving or departing is an example of the elegance present on air travel back in the 60s. A military inspired jacket like the one worn by Harrison is a very functional item when travelling, not only does it make you look well dressed, but its pockets are ideal to keep boarding passes and other important things.

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Monday, July 30, 2012

A Plein Soleil Summer

"A Plein Soleil" is one of the most stylish films in cinema history due to the elegant and well coordinated Summer ensembles worn by Alain Delon and Maurice Ronet. 


On this post, two photos that focus on the joys of Summer as portrayed on "A Plein Soleil".



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Friday, July 27, 2012

London 2012: Piccadilly Circus '67


Today, July 27th, 2012 marks the start of the XXX Olympiad, the 2012 London Olympic Games. For the third time in Olympic history, London is going to host the games like it did back in 1908 and 1948.

To celebrate this occasion, a postcard of Piccadilly Circus taken circa 1967 that reflects the spirit of Swinging 60s London.



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Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Jackie & John F. Kennedy: Summer Pastels

Summer is all about color, whether it's bright neon, pastels, or somewhere in between. Jackie and John F. Kennedy knew about the elegance and good taste of wearing pastels in an early 60s Summer.





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Monday, July 23, 2012

Marcello Mastroianni: Dolce Vita Estate


The efortless elegance of Marcello Mastroianni on the final scenes of "La Dolce Vita".


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Friday, July 20, 2012

3 Photographers in Capri: Waldeck, De Rosnay, & Lichfield


Three of fashion's top photographers in the 60s, Alexis Waldeck, Arnaud de Rosnay, & Lord Patrick Lichfield; attended "Mare Moda" in the Summer of 1968 in Capri. This was a fashion event that gathered the best of Italian fashion.

Below a spontaneous photo of these photographers enjoying moments of relaxation in Capri.




Photo: Ciaovogue