Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Dustin Hoffman & Robert Redford: All the President's Men

Dustin Hoffman and Robert Redford starred in 1976's "All the President's Men", which was based in the Watergate scandal. Their ensembles are a good example of versatile and elegant 70s menswear.


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Monday, February 27, 2012

Cary Grant: Oscar Trivia

As surprising as it may seem, Cary Grant never won an Academy Award. Well, he did win an Honorary Oscar in 1970, a deserved tribute to his one of a kind acting. Grant was nominated two times for his acting in "Penny Serenade" and "None But the Lonely Heart".

Last night, at 2012's Academy Awards Cirque Du Soleil paid a brief tribute to Grant's iconic airplane chase in "North by Northwest".



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Friday, February 24, 2012

Steve McQueen: Oscars' Red Carpet '67

Steve McQueen and his wife Nelie Adams looked very surprised while walking on 1967's Oscars red carpet.

Photo: Guardian.co.uk

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

James Dean: Knitted Winter

James Dean definitely knew how to wear a knitted turtleneck sweater.



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Monday, February 20, 2012

Jimi Hendrix: A Touch of Color

Jimi Hendrix's sense of style was extraordinary and eclectic. Combining colors, textures, and designs, Hendrix expressed his creativity and personality. A good way to add some color to these last days of Winter.


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Friday, February 17, 2012

Paul Belmondo: How To Read The News

This is how one should read a newspaper, according to Paul Belmondo.



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Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Jim Morrison: How To Wear A Leather Jacket Pt.2

Jim Morrison wearing a Rock wardrobe staple: a black leather jacket.

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Monday, February 13, 2012

Bob Dylan: Winter Staples

Bob Dylan's winter essentials: black pea coat, brown turtle neck, Wayfarer shaped sunglasses, and his trademark hair.



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Friday, February 10, 2012

Keith Richards & Anita Pallenberg: Just Black

The elegant and minimalistic approach of black as worn by Keith Richards and Anita Pallenberg in the early 70s.

Photo: Flickr

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Jack Nicholson & Michelle Philips: Cool Winter

For these cold Winter days, there's nothing better than a similar ensemble to that worn by Jack Nicholson in 1972 alongside Michelle Philips.



Photo: Popularpics

Monday, February 6, 2012

Bryan Ferry: How To Wear A Leather Jacket

Bryan Ferry is a synonym of classic elegance and musical talent. On this Francesco Scavullo photo, Ferry successfully pairs a leather jacket with a tie. A timeless look for this season.



Photo: Flickr

Friday, February 3, 2012

Antonio Carlos Jobim

Antonio Carlos Jobim was one of the most important Bossanova pioneers and artists of the 60s and 70s. His genius allowed him to compose Bossanova classics such as: "Desafinado", "Corcovado", "Aguas De Marzo", and the all time classic "The Girl From Ipanema".

His duets with the likes of Astrud Gilberto, Elis Regina, Joao Gilberto, and Frank Sinatra are worth mentioning as well.

Photo: Flickr

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

David Bailey & Catherine Deneuve: The Power of a Smile

David Bailey, and his wife at the time, Catherine Deneuve showed that a gentle smile can be the perfect finishing touch for any ensemble.



Photo: Flickr