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Category Archives: Clothes from 1960s
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Win an Official The Big Lebowski Pendleton Cardigan
Win an official Cowichan style cardigan as worn by Jeff Bridges in The Big Lebowski. Continue reading
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Katie Holmes in The Kennedys: Armani’s Copy of a Copy
Unquestionably the most historically significant outfit Katie Holmes as Jackie Kennedy wears in the show is her rose pink tweed suit. Continue reading
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Norwegian Wood: Hipsters Unmaxed
Does Japanese period costume reflect on contemporary fashion? We appraise the hipster style of Norwegian Wood. Continue reading
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Diana Rigg in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service: To Die For
As TracyDi Vicenzo in OHMSS, Diana Rigg wore a daring 1960s wedding ensemble. Continue reading
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Review: Norwegian Wood
Beautiful and affecting, even if it does collapse under the weight of its own earnestness at times. Continue reading
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Goldfinger: Sean Connery in a Towelling Playsuit
The blue towelling playsuit in Goldfinger is typically remembered as Bond’s one sartorial disaster. Yet it might be worthy of reconsideration. Continue reading
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Mad Men: John Slattery in a Double Breasted Suit (S2)
As account man Roger Sterling, John Slattery tended to wear a light grey three piece suit; right up until he donned a sharp double breasted for the first time. Continue reading
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Art of Rosemary’s Baby
Artist Cathy Lomax has recreated several images from Rosemary’s Baby, analysing the film via costumes worn by its titular central character. Continue reading
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X-Men: First Class Trailer
The period is swinging, but the trailer is classy. Continue reading
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X-Men: First Class Costumes
Some official images have surfaced for X-Men: First Class. The sixties costumes vibe is not excessive, however. Continue reading
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Meg Ryan in Proof of Life: Hopeless Hippie
On Meg Ryan’s character Alice, hippie seems like a passing trend rather than a lifestyle choice. Continue reading
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Sean Connery in Dr. No: The Template For 007
Matt Spaiser, creator of The Suits of James Bond blog, analyses the style of 007 in the film that started it all – Dr. No. Continue reading
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Mad Men: January Jones in a Pucci Style Maxi Dress (S3)
Following a trip to Rome, Betty dons the latest in European chic – a colourful maxi dress that belongs in sleepy Ossining just about as much as she does. Continue reading
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Brighton Rock and Mod: Trailer Hits
It’s grim by the coast. A trailer for 1960s set Brighton Rock has arrived online. Continue reading
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Beyond Biba, Beyond Fashion
Beyond Biba: A Portrait of Barbara Hulanicki is a contextualised examination of one woman’s extraordinary influence on popular culture. Continue reading