Thriller

With Halloween being celebrated this weekend (the video's story line is about the supernatural), the release of "This It It" on cinemas just days ago, and the great interest on anything Michael Jackson prior to his death (which is still hard to believe months after); I thought it would be quite fitting to post a photo of "The King of Pop", Michael Jackson on one of his career's most iconic moments....the "Thriller" video.


Besides being the longest music video in history and one of the top selling singles ever, "Thriller" is not only a milestone in Michael Jackson's career and life, it is a video that influenced fashion in the 80s. During the video we can see Jackson sporting his "trademark" red jacket along with matching red trousers, white socks, and black shoes.


Call it the "Michael Jackson Effect" or however you want to call it, but in months after his untimely passing, "The King of Pop" is influencing again fashion like he did 25 years ago with some designers releasing jackets and clothes that remind us of his outfits during the height of his career. Long Live The King, Michael Jackson...






Photo: Flickr

The Party

If you'd like to remember some of those stylish parties from the late 60s, I recommend you watch 1968's "The Party". Starring Peter Sellers as Hrundi V. Bakshi, a movie extra who is invited mistakenly to a lavish party hosted by the Clutterbuck family; and Claudine Longet as Michele Monet, an aspiring singer. Throughout the film one can appreciate not only the exquisite interior design of the Clutterbuck residence, but also the formal fashions of the late 60s and the "chaos" caused by Peter Sellers' character.

Peter Sellers is wearing a sand colored suit with an orange red tie and white shoes, while Claudine Longet is wearing a mini yellow dress with beads and sequins on the top part.

Below you can watch the movie's trailer.




One of the most mellow scenes from the movie takes place when Longet's character sings "Nothing To Lose", composed by Henri Mancini.




Photos & Video: Soclassic.org, Youtube

George Peppard in "Breakfast At Tiffany's"

In 1961 George Peppard costarred with Audrey Hepburn in the cinema classic "Breakfast At Tiffany's" (based on the best selling novel with the same name written by Truman Capote). He portrayed Paul Varjack, an aspiring writer who's Holly Golightly's (Hepburn) neighbor in New York and shares a love story with her.

Throughout the movie we can see Peppard wear some sleek suits from the early 60s paired with skinny ties and trench coats.

One of the most memorable scenes from the movie: Holly and Paul shopping at Tiffany's.

Photos: Flickr & Soclassic.org

Sweet Caroline

A nostalgic and timeless photo of John F. Kennedy with his daughter Caroline, and wife Jackie looking at the scene while spending a day at sea near Hyannis Port. JFK is wearing a classic, simple, and still wearable this fall/winter, outfit: a navy blue wool cardigan with a white shirt underneath; along with his iconic Tortoise Wayfarers.

Perfect for spending a day at sea, on the shore, having lunch with friends, relaxing in the garden, strolling on the park or around the city.



Photo: Corbis

Emilio Pucci

Italian fashion designer Emilio Pucci is shown below with two models wearing his designs at a party in the late 60s. Despite the decades gone by, his designs have remained a favorite due to their originality and boldness.


Photo: Flickr

Brian Jones

Brian Jones, member of the Rolling Stones and whose mysterious death in the summer of 1969 shocked the world, is shown here with Anita Pallenberg circa 1967. He is wearing a double breasted jacket, a turtleneck jersey, and some dark trousers. Anita is wearing a floral miniskirt with a turteneck jersey and what appears to be an Afghan coat, which was popular in the late 60s.

Photo: Flickr

Breakfast with James Dean

A thoughtful and contemplative James Dean is photographed below while having breakfast around 1954-1955. He's wearing what appears to be a navy striped jersey/pullover; and a navy blue shirt beneath. A stylish and original outfit that can be worn all year round.


Photo: Flickr