tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52148149490175407412024-03-29T00:42:13.979+01:00Krystyna SparkKrystynahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02006099582630117659noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5214814949017540741.post-21873752247475032412022-05-27T14:52:00.005+02:002022-05-27T15:00:04.655+02:00Books, Articles, Memos #3<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><u>23 August 2010</u></b></div>
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Beatrice Behlen, senior curator at the Museum of London, talks about early twentieth century revues and in particular one of their most famous performers -- Gertie Millar. Photographed here in costume for the 191<span style="font-family: inherit;">5 <span style="background-color: white;"><i>Bric-à-Brac</i> production, she stands (or reclines) in a variety of playful poses along with what is most likely her own dog. </span></span><i style="background-color: white;">Bric-à-Brac</i><span style="background-color: white;"> was an extremely <a href="http://overtures.org.uk/?p=7946" target="_blank">successful revue</a> that opened at </span><span style="background-color: white;">the Palace Theatre in London on 18th September 1915. Ms Millar's voice can be heard today through early gramophone recordings. Have a listen to the revue's most famous song, "Toy Town", <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZIytV0lg7U" target="_blank">here</a> and have a look through the article to see more amusing images of Gertie in her stripped playsuit.</span></div>
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Above and below: Gertie Miller in costume for the musical comedy revue, <i style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;">Bric-à-Brac</i><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;">, 1915.</span><br />
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<b><u>23 September 2016 - 7 January 2017</u></b><br />
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Mentioned in an article linked in an earlier <i>Books, Article, Memos</i> post, this (unfortunately passed) exhibition looks at the lavish wardrobe of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%89lisabeth,_Countess_Greffulhe" target="_blank">Countess Greffulhe</a> -- the inspiration for the female protagonist in Marcel Proust's <i>In Search of Lost Time</i>. A patron of the arts and a setter of new trends in both fashion and forms of entertainment, the Countess was very much aware of her authoritative power. Through dress and photography she consciously influenced her public image in order to maintain her desirable persona. The text is an introduction and includes images of garments on display, a link to the official exhibition photographs as well as a video narrated by Valerie Steele -- do take a look.</div>
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Paul Nadar, Countess Greffulhe wearing the "Lily Dress" by Worth, 1896.</div>
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The exhibition <i>Proust's Muse, The Countess Greffulhe</i>, The Museum at The Fashion Institute of Technology, New York.</div>
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<b><u>21 March 2018</u></b><br />
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Interested in horse riding apparel? Take a look at this 1920s ensemble, previously owned by wealthy socialite Gertrude Remey, now held in Cornell's Costume and Textile Collection. Why did her breeches feature lacing and buttons on the lower part of the leg and what hidden, practical use does the stock tie have? This short article addresses all this! </div>
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<b><u>3 October 2017</u></b><br />
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Susan Holloway Scott writes historical novels and is one of those unique authors who pay close attention to the clothing their characters wear. In this interview she reveals how she first got interested in fashion history, which books she recommends and why she believes fashion should also be considered a form of art.</div>
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<b><u>16 January 2018</u></b><br />
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Unfortunately only for those who speak polish, this short introductory text talks about an exhibition at the Cinematography Museum i<span style="font-family: inherit;">n <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Łódź </span></span>dedicated to the artistic achievements of production designer, Ewa Braun (no connection to the wife of Adolf Hitler), an immensely talented lady, who worked with some of the best film directors. She is probably best known for her Academy Award winning set designs in the 1993 film <i style="text-align: center;">Schindler's List</i>. It's such a shame that she was not given a second to express her gratitude for this undoubtedly monumental achievement.</div>
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Allan Starski and Ewa Braun win the Academy Award for Best Art Direction (Starski) and Best Set Decoration (Braun) for Spielberg's <i>Schindler's List</i>, 1994.</div>
Krystynahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02006099582630117659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5214814949017540741.post-46818877891455087172020-08-17T23:56:00.001+02:002020-08-17T23:56:35.309+02:00What was VIZ magazine?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRO2GeNJ8f7_kP4tTqq7RWKk236LmsQFo5Aqv9XuMU4s83BwpvyZiKvP7VMZ7jY6F72KFauZrZrAZubPDpQMmh4p2P9jP1gyl_Sh6N_mfYLp5cHgegp9HW_5kQ4Hs34W6WXQOtroKXl60j/s3264/viz+magazine+grid.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1772" data-original-width="3264" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRO2GeNJ8f7_kP4tTqq7RWKk236LmsQFo5Aqv9XuMU4s83BwpvyZiKvP7VMZ7jY6F72KFauZrZrAZubPDpQMmh4p2P9jP1gyl_Sh6N_mfYLp5cHgegp9HW_5kQ4Hs34W6WXQOtroKXl60j/d/viz+magazine+grid.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Throughout history there have been many publications that experienced their "5 minutes of fame" and then disappeared among the crevices of tall bookshelves in old libraries, only to be found (often by chance) by the occasional print collector or magazine lover. These titles, though short-lived, were often ground-breaking for their time, ushering in new ways of formatting pages, presenting images, editing photos and featured innovative typography designs. They often represented a specific creative group or alternative art movement and served to promote the work of the artists and writers who created the publication in the first place. A few known examples could be Andy Warhol's Interview Magazine, Ver Sacrum from the early 1900s, Fleur Cowles' Flair Magazine, the <a href="https://blog.fitnyc.edu/materialmode/2013/06/04/hot-accession-eva-the-journal-of-educated-women/" target="_blank">Czech-language EVA</a> publication, or even the German edition of early Vogue. But has anybody heard of VIZ?</div><div><br /></div><div>I found out about the publication through a friend on instagram who was conducting research in a private collection. She posted a couple of photos online and it immediately caught my eye. I was lucky to find a listing of a complete run of the magazine on the internet auction site, Catawiki, otherwise it would not be possible for me to share the privately held images.</div><div><br /></div><div>VIZ had a 15-issue run, from 1978 to 1981. It appeared in print following the downfall of DELUXE -- a publication that lasted for a mere two issues and established a style that inspired the likes of i-D. <a href="https://www.catawiki.com/l/34212419-deluxe-magazine-a-complete-set-1977-1978" target="_blank">DELUXE</a> was edited by Caroline Baker of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nova_(UK_magazine)" target="_blank">NOVA</a>, a British magazine known for its provocative subject matter, which ran for a decade from 1965. It is incredibly rare and difficult to find. VIZ blossomed within this environment of the punk-rock scene of the late 1970s establishing itself as a radical, confident publication.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtp3LiBoEtmnucBg9-WJEREG-aDyWdI7__g6goAyWl2DcVBO4GFtGgYyJjs1rGmFjXJIsYbIqsQJkf89C6YdVM3EcdUBy4dPsk-opTuxBvaGvBtCnu8zgxOd5No3OXw9f0C31-H6kt_2N8/s700/deluxe+no.+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="540" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtp3LiBoEtmnucBg9-WJEREG-aDyWdI7__g6goAyWl2DcVBO4GFtGgYyJjs1rGmFjXJIsYbIqsQJkf89C6YdVM3EcdUBy4dPsk-opTuxBvaGvBtCnu8zgxOd5No3OXw9f0C31-H6kt_2N8/d/deluxe+no.+2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">DELUXE Magazine, issue 2 of 2, artwork by Allen Jones, 1978, sold on Catawiki.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZNAK-pUXHSe3bVP_voaC-zBOFGEoRfgoxyAbPwtMUwljNoOh_Eauq1zwhD8RsORhK4lZmSriZHMhfEiP3po4wDnU4oWDfSuJvZX8Syyr7zUDRAkz8bBpx24sNl1ClnHE7SHfclkDMNpsM/s700/viz14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="671" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZNAK-pUXHSe3bVP_voaC-zBOFGEoRfgoxyAbPwtMUwljNoOh_Eauq1zwhD8RsORhK4lZmSriZHMhfEiP3po4wDnU4oWDfSuJvZX8Syyr7zUDRAkz8bBpx24sNl1ClnHE7SHfclkDMNpsM/d/viz14.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Established by Ferry Zayadi, VIZ covered a plethora of topics, from music, art and fashion, to architecture, set and shop design. Nonetheless, the focus of the publication was always people and many issues feature interviews with fashion designers, such as Kansai Yamamoto, Zandra Rhodes or Claude Montana. </div><div><br /></div><div><blockquote>A short, slightly bored figure in his early forties, publisher and editor Ferry Zayadi draws nonstop the smoke from a chain of menthol cigarettes from his neat, pursed Cupid-lips. VIZ is basically just a superior brand of this peculiar breed of magazine. It is concerned, says Zayadi, with advertising, graphics, fashion, photography, architecture, the visual side of the music business, jewellery design, stage design -- all the visuals that make up our environment [...] Even so, Zayadi comes close to summing up the genre when he confesses, "in the end I think it's people that matter more than what they're doing." The Italian-born Zayadi, a self-confessed "magazine freak" who changed course from the profession of architect that brought him to England and used his graphics-steeped background to enter this rarified end of publishing, has about him a hard-nosed, perceptive professionalism.</blockquote></div><div>- <a href="https://www.oocities.org/taboo_london/viz.html" target="_blank">The Face Magazine</a>, 1980</div><div><br /></div><div>VIZ was printed in London and is the same size as a record sleeve, a stylistic choice that is symbolic of the strong influence of music on the contemporary artist.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4xD_vbpt0HhmUmC98rQRXzycIVIDV8LPpDpuV1DEhtjDCMRFzC531-5ffTVBMtKkebb8AKVltonMNKjqNPs9KDGmFS6f03_sx0NsGmiLU6pQk9v0P9Cxp3oviQW_5VrHBDZgLubNj5UpS/s700/viz12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="633" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4xD_vbpt0HhmUmC98rQRXzycIVIDV8LPpDpuV1DEhtjDCMRFzC531-5ffTVBMtKkebb8AKVltonMNKjqNPs9KDGmFS6f03_sx0NsGmiLU6pQk9v0P9Cxp3oviQW_5VrHBDZgLubNj5UpS/d/viz12.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-UNLmJ0gf6CLJWg6uKagnd8RSELN_W-62-XjmIFx4iKF5ilPLiy7EocM43PZJ2AgKDT1OiijUmnTEaD9OZsJ6VkIJxHELeEo9rLo0xlwn1k7sO6Pwpgdk8sJddWgtgVXBh6kbvYwULW_X/s700/viz9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDX8eRdjaOHPZ9XKijEV8yo_G91WEO3Uhhbeg2QIbb13CnZkjAJbSxCv7K8SX7PaOON7wR-aSR-4pPg_MrASG885-IF0LS7jp0uNyYyAWoxZcAiGUL9QxGsgxwDzsGNCih6Bp5j7LdRegF/s700/viz+inside+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="432" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDX8eRdjaOHPZ9XKijEV8yo_G91WEO3Uhhbeg2QIbb13CnZkjAJbSxCv7K8SX7PaOON7wR-aSR-4pPg_MrASG885-IF0LS7jp0uNyYyAWoxZcAiGUL9QxGsgxwDzsGNCih6Bp5j7LdRegF/d/viz+inside+4.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">All images of VIZ from a complete set, <a href="https://www.catawiki.com/l/34211443-viz-fashion-magazine-a-complete-set-1978-1981" target="_blank">sold on Catawiki</a>.</div>Krystynahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02006099582630117659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5214814949017540741.post-15741484558874979872020-06-08T23:06:00.001+02:002020-06-09T13:46:53.523+02:007 Artists Who Illustrated the January Covers of Italian Vogue<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: cambria; 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<span style="font-family: inherit;">While in the past illustrated magazine covers were the status quo, today it is rare for a fashion publication to forego the medium of photography in the name of subjective forms of representing the human form. Yet that is exactly what Italian Vogue did when it commissioned seven artists to illustrate their January covers. And, considering the current rules of social distancing, this kind of creative outburst may well happen again much sooner than anticipated!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "times new roman";">Title photo (left to right): C</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;">over illustrations by Cassi Namoda, Milo Manara and Yoshitaka Amano, </span><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;">Vogue Italia Instagram.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Aside from being a welcome change to the typical way of doing things (and a way of reducing the costs and plane pollution associated with shooting on-location editorials), Italian Vogue’s illustrated covers bring to the attention seven artists. Some firmly established in their craft, others just beginning their careers in the art world. Women and men, young and old – the group is definitely worth taking a closer look at. Who knows, you may find their work fits perfectly in to your unique collection (and, if money is an issue, prints and posters are always an option).</span><br />
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<b style="font-family: inherit;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "times new roman";">Paolo Ventura</span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "times new roman";"> (b. 1968)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;">Paolo Ventura is an established artist. Born in Milan, Italy, he began his career as a photographer working for many well-known fashion publications. A graduate of the Brera Academy of Fine Arts Ventura decided to put aside his job as a professional photographer and relocated to New York to pursue his artistic calling. In 2005 the artist produced his first collection of works titled “War Souvenirs.” Calling to mind the settings of paintings by Edward Hopper, Ventura’s series was favourably received despite its difficult subject matter. The artist is currently based in Tuscany, France, and continues to work on a variety of projects including opera set design.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Yoshitaka Amano</b> (b. 1952)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;">Yoshitaka Amano is a Japanese artist who made his first steps in the industry designing and drawing characters for anime productions in the late 1960s. Later, he expanded his creative focus and began illustrating for works of fantasy and science fiction. Amano’s recent commissions are influenced by modern surrealism, with an attention to detail that is associated with early Japanese woodcuts and the movement of the Vienna Secession.</span><br />
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<b style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "times new roman";">Cassi Namoda</span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"> (b. 1988)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Currently residing in Los Angeles, Cassi Namoda was born in Maputo, Mozambique. She belongs to the young generation of artists reinterpreting the way African women are portrayed in art. Though Namoda’s painterly representations may at times seem to not subvert the long-standing art historical cannon, it is in fact the style she works in that makes her canvases meaningful and modern. Citing German Expressionism as a one of her main sources of inspiration, Namoda values the way the movement emphasizes an artist’s most intimate emotions.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Having worked for ten years as a fashion stylist, Delphine Desane began to paint during her maternity leave. She soon discovered a new passion and her career switched paths. Desane’s works are bold and clear, typically painted using acrylic paints. She touches on the notions of femininity and race, identity and heritage. Despite the challenging subject matter, Desane’s portraits exude a serene gallantry, which is not easy to pass by blindly. She’s a name to watch for sure.</span><br />
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<b style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "times new roman";">Vanessa Beecroft</span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"> (b. 1969)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Beecroft began her career in New York, in the 1990s. Today, she is one of the most famous performance artists of her generation and her work has been exhibited in leading art institutions. Beecroft is known for her still and silent, tableau vivant-like portrayals of female figures. Recently, however, she has branched out to collaborate with the likes of Kanye West, whom she helped present his Yeezy collection at New York Fashion Week.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'times new roman';">Some critics argue that Salle’s work lacks coherence and that the images he combines are unrelated. Yet, this is what makes the artist’s works unique. Salle often begins with a photograph of a particular person, or an image representative of popular culture, onto this he layers paint and draws abstract shapes. What results is a concoction of colourful references, pulled together to create vibrant, eye-catching works.</span><br />
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<b style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "times new roman";">Milo Manara</span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"> (b. 1945)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small; text-align: start;">“</span><i style="font-family: 'times new roman';">Milo Manara is an Italian comic book writer and artist. He’s one of the most important international erotic authors</i><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small; text-align: start;">,” – reads the artist’s instagram header. With a following of over eighty three thousand on his account Manara is undoubtedly a veteran of his genre. Beginning his career in the late 1960s this multitalented artist has illustrated and co-created over 50 publications. While at times his drawing style calls to mind Mucha’s depictions of Sarah Bernhardt Manara’s motives are undoubtedly quite different.</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">Historical makeup is one of my biggest passions. As you will discover if you continue to read my blog, I love everyday objects and artefacts. Cosmetics, magazines, accessories -- all of it. It fascinates me how something as small as a cigarette case can "hold" a lifetime of stories and memories. Powder compacts are also one of those objects. You might think they exist in a more or less similar style today. However, I would like to show you just how remarkable they once were and maybe encourage you to continue your own research. This is just a brief taste of the history of powder compacts; </span><span style="text-align: justify;">there are many books and publications that approach the topic in a greater and more professional manner. I am just an amateur collector and lover of the subject -- so here we go!</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">Above: </span><span style="text-align: center;">A 1950s Max Factor "Creme Puff" Powder advert, the powder is in production to this day.</span></div>
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The history of powder compacts begins with the commercialisation of makeup in the late 19th century. In essence the compact is simply a container in which to store solutions that are not liquid. Anything from creams, pastes, gels and powders can be kept within it. One of the aspects that repeatedly draws my attention is the variety of shapes and forms that this seemingly mundane object has the potential to take on.<br />
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Below are examples of two powder compacts from the 1920s. The first is a finely ornamented silver-toned loose powder compact. It contains compartments for powder, rouge and even a small mirror. Its original feature is the finger ring at the end of an attached chain. This unique element combined with the detailed guilloche pattern and rose motif adorning the lid suggest that the compact was created with two roles in mind - to serve a functional purpose while also being a fashionable accessory. It calls to mind a Renaissance pomander, albeit without the diffusing scent, and exemplifies the unique practicality and innovation often seen in vintage accessories.</div>
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The second example is a late 1920s cardboard powder refill box. It would have been bought to refill an empty powder compact (perhaps something similar to the one described above), hence the less durable cardboard material. Nonetheless it has held up quite well! The illustration on the lid, probably hand-coloured, depicts a woman with a slightly Asian physique surrounded by a border of floral motifs. The name of the product, the <i>Three Flowers Boudoir Compact Powder Refiller</i>, is fitting to the portrayed scene. This "oriental" feel, a style in vogue in the early 1930s, was of course a Western appropriation of the culture. The product is by Richard Hudnut of New York, a company I have never heard of before, but which is described on the sellers Etsy website as follows:<br />
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Richard Hudnut began his career by making perfumes for his father's pharmacy in Brooklyn. He established his own pharmacy in New York City in 1892 and by 1900 his products were sold across the United States. One of his lines was Three Flowers and by 1930 Three Flowers powder, rouge, lipstick, face cream and even eyebrow pencils could be purchased.</blockquote>
The attention to detail on this disposable object is exemplary and I would like to subsequently focus on the powder puff, held by the seated figure, in the illustration.</div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">The powder puff, an object rarely used in the same way today, was de rigueur in the 1920s and 30s. The most luxurious of styles were made of swan or ostrich down. The video below shows the process of its manufacture. Much like the dual functionality of the finger-ring compact, this puff includes its own pouch, so it can be easily turned inside-out and stored safely in a lady's handbag. Today, the closest we have to this form of powder application is through the use of a typical make-up sponge, yet that cannot compete with the grande size and glamorous connotation of the original powder puff!</span></div>
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Let us now move forward a couple of decades to the 1950s. Below is an advertisment for <a href="http://www.vintage-compacts.com/" target="_blank">Kigu</a> powder compacts. The Hungarian-founded company, Kigu of London, became one of most well respected powder compact manufacturers in the world. Ultimately acquired by Laughton & Sons., it merged into its rival brand -- Stratton. At the height of its popularity, Kigu's product inventory contained extraordinarily unique and creative designs and catered to a variety of budgets.</div>
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Kigu's rival -- Stratton -- was a British brand of compacts which gained popularity through the introduction of the "convertible compact". Pictured below, convertible compacts could be used for both loose or pressed powder. In the photograph you can notice the thin, round, gauze-like shield. This was placed over the compartment, once it had been filled with loose powder, to act as a sieve. Alternatively, one could buy a solid refill (a bit like buying a single eyeshadow to put into your customisable eyeshadow palette) and place it within the compact to use without the sieve.</div>
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The compacts were often lavishly, or eccentrically, decorated and adapted. The square Stratton compact seen above, for example, features an additional lipstick holder. Below the Stratton is another example that resembles a telephone dial! "Annie", the name on its lid, actually belongs to the actress <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ann_Miller" target="_blank">Ann Miller</a> (the compact was auctioned by Julien's in their summer 2009 sale). It was not uncommon to have one's initials or name embossed onto personal objects. From cigarette cases, lighters, pens, stationary and small leather goods, people would often place their initials onto the personal items they owned. This practice attests to the longevity of these items and the intimate bonds they held with their owners. Perhaps this is why owning a vintage powder compact or personal hand-written letter is a privilege that cannot be felt when dealing with items from the disposable culture of today.</div>
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The final example of a 1950s powder compacts is another Stratton product. Here I wanted to show the frequently reoccurring idea of a series. This compact features an image of a photograph by British photographer, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baron_(photographer)" target="_blank">Baron</a>. Known for photographing performances of the ballet, Baron's images are frequently featured as the magical and feminine embellishments atop powder compact lids. Collecting one's favourite editions now becomes a buyer's desire and this practice is seen to this day. Just take a look at how often MAC collaborates with artists and celebritites to launch new limited edition lines of makeup products. </div>
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<span style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;">The video above portrays the production of pressed powder makeup in a London </span><span style="text-align: left;">factory in 1958. </span>You can see the awe expressed at the innovative pressing machine as well as at the peculiar method of mixing multiple colours to create a universally matching shade. It seems very close to the colour correcting powders and concealers often advertised today!</span></div>
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With the advent of the 1960s many industries experienced changes in approach, due mostly to the emergence of the teenager, an independent potential customer, who is no longer interested in the seriousness of pre-war style, nor bound by the financial restrictions of the depression. Experimentation with colour and formula begins and heavier materials such as brass and silver are replaced by the modern feel of plastic. The rusty, tarnished powder compacts belonging to a girl's grandmother are no longer a desired object of inheritance but an obsolete symbol of elitism, age and limited female potential.</div>
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In the above 1960s Max Factor advert one can see the "modern" approach in use. It portrays a group of women (female camaraderie -- thumbs up!) wearing clothes of a more practical nature (unlike the ball gowns and red lips frequently seen in adverts from previous decades) and emphasizes their busy lifestyles.</div>
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The third video I chose to add to this post is a 1972 documentation of working class women in a cosmetics factory near Surrey, England. It depicts women from the lower echelons of society performing monotonous tasks of filling bottles and packaging products. A misogynistic interviewer circles around asking questions about the tasks they perform. An at times humorous piece, the video is ultimately a testament to the difficulty experienced by many working in the seemingly glamorous cosmetics industry.</div>
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Perhaps this is why there are constant attempts to bring back the glamour of earlier decades. Charlotte Tilbury, among many, has designed her products with a palpable connection to glamorous makeup of the past. Lancome has also released their new "Cushion Foundation" (above photo). The product is sold in a simple plastic white compact, which can then be refilled with a new foundation-soaked-cushion-refill, once the original one gets used up. Although the new versions may not be as beautifully decorated as a vintage Stratton they are at least a nod to compacts of the past. And I did notice that last Christmas Boots offered a personalised engraving service -- we might in fact be closer to repeating history than one might think!</div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">The Summer before last I interned at one of the most recognisable specialist auction houses in London -- <a href="https://kerrytaylorauctions.com/" target="_blank">Kerry Taylor Auctions</a>. Established in 2003, Kerry Taylor Auctions focuses on the sale of historical dress, vintage accessories and antique textiles. The female-led auction house is regularly frequented by private collectors and representatives of international museums looking to expand their costume collections. The auction house holds two types of sales multiple times each year: the more approachable in price and more wearable in style "Vintage Fashion, Antique Costume and Textiles" auction, and the bi-annual "Passion for Fashion" sale, which features the finest examples of 17th century dress, clothing from the wardrobes of British royalty, items worn by instantly recognisable names and much more.</span><br />
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One of my goals for this academic year is to reach out and talk to more people, especially those working within fields that I find particularly interesting. Completing a work placement or month-long internship is a great starting point, but unless you return to the people you met there and keep in touch, it will not be an experience that you can benefit from in the long-run. Talking to people who are undeniably far more knowledgable and experienced (and usually far more busy) is never easy, but I think it's important to try. As long as you're kind and genuinely interested it should be ok!<br />
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Since historical dress is the subject I would like my future career to revolve around -- granted I'm not yet sure in exactly what way -- I knew that getting back in touch with the auction house I interned in would be a very good next step. And considering that it is no longer a train journey away, now that I am studying and based in London, it also seemed like the logical thing to do.<br />
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<span style="text-align: right;">Garments from this private collector's collection have been exhibited at the </span><a href="http://www.muzeumwlokiennictwa.pl/" style="text-align: right;" target="_blank">Central Museum of Textiles</a><span style="text-align: right;"> i</span><span style="text-align: right;">n <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Łódź,</span> </span><span style="text-align: right;">Poland and in numerous other cultural and art institutions around the country. Last summer I went to see an exhibition composed </span><span style="text-align: right;">entirely</span><span style="text-align: right;"> </span><span style="text-align: right;">of garments from his collection. A blog post about it with LOTS of pictures is still in the works. After seeing the exhibition I was intrigued to find out more about this undoubtedly very passionate collector, however, it was not until November that the idea of getting in touch with him occurred to me. I knew that Kerry Taylor Auctions was preparing for an upcoming sale and I decided to mention this. It seemed to me the perfect opportunity for the purchase of one-of-a-kind vintage couture to add to his collection and I proposed to help him select pieces to bid on, inspect them and then bid on his behalf on auction day. To my delight, when I presented my idea, he was intrigued and interested in the auction house as well as that particular sale itself, especially the section dedicated to royalty. Not that I was surprised, since there were some truly fantastic pieces -- black mourning bodices belonging to Queen Victoria, childhood dresses worn by Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret in the 1930s, letter correspondence between Princess Diana and British couturier Victor Edelstein and a stunning Elizabeth Emanuel gown worn by Diana during her 1986 visit to Bahrain which ultimately sold <span style="font-family: inherit;">for </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">£</span><span style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">130,000 (not to mention the gown's</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> corresponding design sketch which also sold for a record of </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">£</span><span style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">5,50</span>0 </span><span style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">in the previous lot).</span></span><br />
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<span style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This was the first time I attended a live auction. It was an experience that I will not </span>forget<span style="font-family: inherit;"> and hope to repeat in the near future. The fact that I had interned at Kerry Taylor Auctions and considering that it is a </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">relatively small auction house compared to the </span>likes of Sotheby's or Bonhams made the event all the more pleasant and intimate, though nonetheless exciting. On this occasion the lot I was bidding on quickly surpassed the upper limit I had agreed with my client. Nevertheless, the earlier condition report I gave him and the original suggestions I made taught me about how such collaborations work. I know I still have much to learn but taking the evening bus home from Bermondsey on that cold Monday evening after sitting for almost five hours through the auction of 252 lots left me feeling the happiest I had been in a long time -- tired, but happy. Here's to hoping that next time I lift my paddle up a bit higher!</span><br />
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When I look at early 1950s fashion photography I notice a couple of things very clearly. Most obvious are the black and white tonality, the highly stylised set-up and the immediately distinguishable dress silhouette. But one additional aspect also rarely escapes my attention -- the refined and mannequin-like poses of the models photographed. A perfect example is visible in the photograph above by Irving Penn. The models do not interact; each is in her own world yet simultaneously fully aware of the photographer, holding her previously-planned pose for a few seconds longer. Look at the model in the centre, turned in profile towards the viewer. How could her intention be anything other than to look as noble and elegant as possible? It is the structured poses of the models, combined with the often restrictive clothing, that gave fashion photography of the early 50s an unattainable, idealistic feel, which served to showcase the perfectionist craftsmanship of haute couture.<br />
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Yet as the decade progressed and fashion photography increasingly moved to the streets, the feeling of idealised form and the demand for wearable clothing resulted in a practical elegance that every woman believed she could attain 24 hours a day.<br />
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Still, we all know that one cannot do the dishes in high heeled shoes. And so the 1950s have become a decade characterised by female glamour, a decade so glamorous that it exceeded the boundaries of Hollywood and filtered even into the lives of average housewives. Only a closer look at candid photography reveals that in reality aesthetic perfectionism was rarely attained and, to our relief, most ladies did not clean their houses in petticoats and pearl necklaces.<br />
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Much like today's Instagram, it was fashion magazines and Hollywood film-still photography that propelled these ideas of structure and defined form and mid-century model poses were their perfect compliment, playing a vital part in the creation of the stereotypical 1950s' look. One of the reasons for this blog post is that model poses of this kind are a phenomenon rarely visible today, reserved for the occasional editorial shoot, advertisement on the pages of Vogue or haute couture runways featuring designs by John Galliano. When one does occasionally catch a glimpse of these subtle bodily contortions, it is evident that in order to look convincing they must be performed by truly talented ladies.<br />
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Both in the past and today these women embody what it really means to be a model -- to have a presence and know one's body and it's interaction with light in a way greater than in the portrait photography that fills the pages of family albums. Their images are not hidden away on a bookshelf and dusted off only on the rare occasion when one decides to create a genealogical tree. They hang on the walls of enormous apartments, are for sale as framed posters, can be seen pinned to the walls of art student's dormitories and become part of museum exhibitions.<br />
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Long necks, pointed toes, strategically placed arms and delicate fingers which caress the chin or lips just so. Mid-century model poses form part of the extensive legacy of fashion photography and while perhaps no longer the status quo, they are often referenced by the best names in the business -- a practice which is the ultimate testament to their beauty and otherworldly nature. Calling to mind ancient Greek sculpture, mid-century model poses heighten the connection between fashion and art, serving to showcase the exquisite tailoring of the garments they compliment.</div>
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Norman Parkinson, Barbara Mullen in India photographed for Vogue, 1956.</div>
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Louise Astre, Barbara Mullen in black velvet dress with gold braid tassel by Jacques Griffe, 1957.</div>
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Gleb Derujinsky, Ruth Neuman-Derujinsky (left) and Barbara Mullen (right) in designs by Greta Plattry, 1956.</div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">Suzy Parker in a tweed fringed capelet and matching dress by Jacques Fath, French Vogue, c. 1950.</span><br />
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Diana of Gabii, marble, 14-37 AD, discovered in 1792 in Italy, currently in the Louvre, Paris.<br />
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Mario Sorrenti, Karlie Kloss styled by Camilla Nickerson for US Vogue, March 2012.<br />
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John Galliano for Dior, Spring-Summer Haute Couture, 2007.<br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">Steven Meisel, Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2012 Womenswear campaign, featuring models Daria Strokous and Kati Nescher.</span><br />
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A group of fashionable jet setters pose elegantly at the French Casino Le Touquet as they contemplate their next move in a serious game of what looks like blackjack. The moment is captured for eternity by famed photographer Richard Avedon in August 1954. It was taken around the same time as his now <a href="https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/Lot/richard-avedon-1923-2004-sunny-harnett-evening-dress-5827314-details.aspx" target="_blank">iconic shot</a> of Sunny Harnett at the same location wearing an evening dress by Madame<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Gr</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">è</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">s. The group photograph, however, is less dreamy and hazy. Both images feature model Sunny Harnett, yet here she is focused on the game. As she stands behind fellow fashion model Renee Breton the two form an </span>intriguing team. Both otherworldly and aloof the slinky women are grounded through their undeniable involvement in this popular game. <span style="font-family: inherit;">Talk about girl power!</span></div>
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Above: Richard Avedon, Sunny Harnett and Renee Breton in evening gowns by Balmain at the Casino Le Touquet, August 1954.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The 1955 Alfred Hitchcock classic, </span><i style="font-family: inherit;">To Catch A Thief</i><span style="font-family: inherit;">, is one of my </span>favourite<span style="font-family: inherit;"> films. When I saw the above </span>Avedon photograph it immediately reminded me of the comical scene in the film, when Cary Grant strategically drops a token into the bodice of the lady sitting in front of him. He then claims that his was a "ten thousand franc plaque" and the lady, too embarrassed to draw more attention to her bust, hands him over her own. The scene takes place quite early in the film, soon after the female protagonist is seen for the first time. It serves to establish Cary Grant's character. Playing a former criminal his mischievous form of cheating seems to suggest that he is still in the business. Yet as the lady blindly hands over her tokens he thanks her saying, "I'll trust you too, I won't count it." Mocking himself Grant's character appears funny and relatable, adjectives that one would not use to describe the austere, highly contrasted Avedon photograph above.<br />
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Despite the busy scene portrayed in Avedon's image the eye is immediately drawn to the beautiful plunging necklines of the gowns in the center. The models' dresses almost glow among the bold black suits worn by the interested onlookers that surround them. Seemingly unstylized they pose artfully to best display the intricate leaf appliqué of their haute couture creations. In backstage photographs of the Balmain fashion show we can see the gown worn by Renee as it appeared in color. The pinky brown hue further enhances the autumn leaf motif. Why was it modeled by Renee in the Avedon photograph? Most likely because she was more recognisable, a veteran in the business who posed in the 1947 historic image of the Dior bar-suit by Willy Maywald. Read more about her rarely discussed life <a href="https://unbound.com/books/the-replacement-girl/updates/renee-breton-1956" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Although both the Avedon photograph and the Hitchcock scene take place within a similar setting their atmosphere could not be more distant. The latter portrays a scene full of laughter and cheekiness as the camera pans down just enough to show the décolletage of the lady without breaking any production code rules. It almost pokes fun at the seriousness with which the upper classes approach a casual game of roulette. The photograph instead depicts the luxury casino vision. The swift movement of gentlemen in the background, the pondering faces of opponents, invested gazes of onlookers and, of course, immaculately dressed ladies complete the ideal look. It all reminds us to not become victims of the manufactured image. Just like life in NYC is not full of all the views we see on instagram so too, the daily workings of a casino are not always as perfectly staged as this 1954 Richard Avedon photograph.</div>
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Krystynahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02006099582630117659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5214814949017540741.post-68409122649665716972018-07-03T23:30:00.001+02:002018-07-04T14:11:15.440+02:0010 Items You Can Buy On The High Street That Look Vintage<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Although high street fashion retailers try to create unique designs each season, it is undeniable that trends are a recirculation of the past. Who can see this better than those who know a little about the history of dress? However, because of these modern twists and "updated" silhouettes, it can be difficult to find clothing in stores like Zara or H&M that truly have that vintage feel. Searching overflowing clothes rails in dark shopping malls for simple shirts that would not look out of place as part of an authentic 1950s outfit or bags that echo beach fashions of the previous century can be an arduous task.</div>
<a name='more'></a>After constantly noticing similarities between mid-century fashion and the items that appeared in shops recently I decided to round-up a list of 10 items available on the high street that have that vintage look. Of course, there are more! Just look at brands such as <a href="https://www.thereformation.com/" target="_blank">Reformation</a> or <a href="https://withjean.com.au/" target="_blank">With Jean</a>.<br />
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<b>Ribbed Navy Top</b><br />
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A simple ribbed top with a high neck. A classic piece that can be worn with bright coloured high-waisted shorts to the beach or paired with a 1940s wool set for a more formal day look. Available in navy and red. I have found similar ones in different colours and sleeve lengths <a href="https://www.zara.com/pl/pl/top-bez-r%C4%99kaw%C3%B3w-p05646005.html?v1=6115006&v2=719021" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="https://www.zara.com/pl/pl/top-z-kr%C3%B3tkim-r%C4%99kawem-p08851021.html?v1=5322133&v2=719021" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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<b>Cotton Top</b><br />
A plain white cotton top is a universal wardrobe staple that needs little introduction. This particular one has a unique, terry-like cloth texture. Also comes in black.<br />
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<b>Shirred Cotton Top With High Neck</b><br />
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A more elegant take on the typical camisole. This cotton top has decorative shirring across the yoke and a ruffled high neck. Harking back to Edwardian tea gowns it has an obvious vintage connotation. </div>
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<b>Chevron Patterned Orange Top</b><br />
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Evoking the quintessential Missoni chevron print, this simply cut top can brighten up any vintage outfit.</div>
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<b>Navy Woven Basket Bag</b><br />
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Even if you check instagram once a month you will know that wicker bags have made a comeback! And for those who love a bit of nostalgia in their wardrobe this is only good news... unless of course you are the practical type. Although even then you can find basket bags with long straps and backpacks made of straw - who knew! </div>
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<b>Yellow Mesh Bag</b><br />
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A while back I wrote a post about the mesh bag. Read it <a href="https://krystynaspark.blogspot.com/2017/06/the-mesh-bag-is-back.html" target="_blank">here</a> to find out how this fascinating historical trend came about and why it has a particularly nostalgic connotation in Poland. Sold also in beige and black. </div>
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<b>Classic Black Top</b><br />
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Another universal top, also available in white. Keep an eye out on my <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/krystynaspark" target="_blank">Youtube</a> channel to see it featured in a haul.</div>
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<b>Jute Mesh Bag</b><br />
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And another mesh bag. This one is made of jute instead of cotton. I actually saw it in the Mango store and it no longer looked as good as it did online. Quite bulky and stiff, it is made of a wire-like mesh. If you are looking for durability then this one is for you but if a casual, easy to fold away bag is what you are after then this is not the one.</div>
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<b>Frilled Blouse With Inset Lace</b><br />
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A pretty ruffled blouse with wide cuffed sleeves and delicate lace inlay. Another piece inspired by early 20th century undergarments, this breezy blouse would look great tucked into mom jeans for that vintage but on-trend look.</div>
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A short-sleeved version of the one above. Cotton garments are always a good idea for the summer and these have that loose but covered cut nailed to perfection. Although not cut from one piece of fabric the dolman sleeves evoke early 1950s fashions, especially knitwear designs.</div>
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A seemingly simple hairstyle, the high ponytail, combed tightly towards the back of the head was all the rage among teenagers during the late 1950s. Setting new trends in order to break away from uncomfortable starched petticoats and arduous time-consuming hairdos, contemporary youth used their new fashions to turn their backs on conservative ideals and set themselves apart from the pre-war-born generation of their parents. The high ponytail is arguably the most "modern" of vintage hairstyles and one that has to this day retained its cool-factor and universal appeal.</div>
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Above: <span style="text-align: center;">Sandra Dee on the set of </span><i style="text-align: center;">Gidget</i><span style="text-align: center;"> (1959).</span><br />
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A still from Tony Richardson's film <i>Look Back in Anger</i> (1959). </div>
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A scene from the film <i>Ashes and Diamonds</i> (Andrzej Wajda, 1958).</div>
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While the United States was still adamant about producing highly stylised, technicolor musicals and melodramas, in Europe the tables were turning. More realistic films were gaining mainstream popularity, especially among the youth. Smaller budgets, outdoor sets, every-day settings and the unidealised living conditions of the working classes, were more frequently portrayed on screen. There was no time or money to hire a professional hairdresser and so actresses had to appear on film as they did in their private lives -- often with strands of hair not quite caught in the tight grip of their hairband, in simple, practical dress and with minimal makeup. In both Tony Richardson's and Andrzej Wajda's films, pictured above, one can see this carefree approach to the female hairdo. Actresses Mary Ure and Ewa Krzy<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">ż</span>ewska wear their hair in what seems to be a cross between a high ponytail and loosely pinned bun. </div>
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Taking on a variety of forms and shapes, the "ideal" late 1950s high ponytail was nonetheless undeniably distinctive in style. Accommodating of the short, wavy hairstyle, fashionable at the time, the ponytail was typically combed in a universal manner, changing only through the addition of a short fringe -- much like the look sported by Sandra Dee in the film <i>Gidget</i>. And although it was considered a casual style, its most desirable shape was a far cry from an easy up-do and required the same pin-curl set and copious amounts of hairspray, as other, seemingly more intricate, hairstyles. Yet despite its laborious creation and fairly sleek look, the high ponytail was never considered elegant enough to be befitting of formal occasions. And it is here that it differs most from the way it is seen today. Considered a versatile hairstyle, perfectly suited to be worn to the gym as well as to the opera, the high ponytail is at once an easy look that one can obtain between sips of coffee by pulling a hairband off their wrist and looping it twice through their tresses. Although, now that I attempt to picture this happening in a film from the late 50s, it seems probable that that's not quite how our predecessors did it!</div>
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Audrey Hepburn while filming Funny Face in Paris, 1957.</div>
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Dolores Hart and Elvis Presley in a publicity photo on set of their film <i>Loving You</i> (1957).</div>
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Yvette Mimieux photographed by Wallace Seawell, c. 1959.</div>
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Yvette Mimieux in the film <i>Where The Boys Are</i> (1960).</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">For a long time monogramming personal objects was not only a symbol of ownership. Engraved o</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">bjects were seen as more precious and valuable and therefore, aside from one's own initials, it was common to </span>engrave the date of a memorable occasion, an intimate phrase, family crest or a dedication. All in an effort to add personal value to an otherwise easily reproduced item. Until the 1950s objects would often come with a small empty plaque allowing one space for a small engraving -- typically two or three letter initials. Usually these were the small, everyday items, such as cigarette cases, jewellery, notebooks, powder compacts, glasses cases, watches as well as travel items such as suitcases, vanity cases, storage boxes and bags. Initials could then be engraved, embossed or embroidered onto an empty name tag or a purposely-designed plaque. While the latter two methods are still frequently in use today, it is engraving that has become a phenomenon of the past.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Why this has occurred is connected to mass production and the subsequent decrease in quality of many items. Engraved objects are typically made of glass, wood or metal, not plastic, and designed to last decades. In the past it was popular to purchase refills of your favourite powder, which would then be placed inside your personal, metal, usually intricately designed, powder compact, ready to be used again. Today, when you purchase a new face powder it is rarely a refill but an entirely new (plastic) compact, mirror and puff. The same applies to jewellery which previously tended to be gold, rather than gold-plated and typically more robust. Such a necklace does not risk breaking, is expected to last for years to come and therefore makes more sense to engrave. Engraved objects also become more meaningful due to their uniqueness and personal quality. They become almost a signed possession, similar to a painting or passport, an extension of their owner as well as a means through which to identify them.</span></div>
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When I first purchased my 1940s powder compact by Kigu at an antique fair I paid little attention to the the empty square plaque on the front. Only later did it occur to me what its true function was. At first I was hesitant to engrave my initials, worried that it would prevent me from selling the compact in the future, that it would ruin its look and perhaps that I might not like the style of lettering the engraver chose. However, after debating the decision, I decided to take the risk with my treasured object and began the search for a trustworthy engraver. I live in Warsaw and if one knows where to look there are still a number of craftsmen around who offer specialised services. I, personally, found the <a href="http://rzemieslnicy.miastojestnasze.org/58cd9cc9cae5e600114aefa8" target="_blank">Craftsmen Map</a> (Mapa <span lang="PL" style="font-family: "times new roman";">Rzemieślników</span>) very helpful. A source which consolidates all the freelance workshops of engravers, seamstresses, cobblers, furriers, framers, photographers, leather craftsmen, jewellers and metal workers and many more, all in one place. Using the map one can easily find the service they need nearest to where they live.</div>
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I telephoned a number of engravers and ultimately settled on Mr. <a href="http://grawerowanie.com/" target="_blank">Janusz <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Ł</span>ugowski</a>. The journey to get to his workshop was quite the ordeal -- it wasn't very close to me, that day it happened to pour down with rain and the location was quite difficult to find. Not to mention how difficult he was to reach via mobile phone. However, all that aside, once I finally got to the small studio, or rather the two tiny rooms inside a garage on an enclosed patio behind an old tenement building, the older man turned out to be very kind. He engraved my compact on the spot, it took only five minutes, and even let me take photos while he worked. He also offered to polish the compact which allowed the decorative floral pattern around the border to rise to prominence. The entire service cost a mere 10 z<span style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif;">ł</span> (<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">£</span>2)! I am so happy with how it turned out and I think it was absolutely worth the visit (and the interesting travel experience). Take a look below, what do you think, should engraving personal objects make a comeback?</div>
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The engraving workshop I went to in Warsaw, Poland, was that of Janusz <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Ł</span>ugowski.</div>
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To find it I used the Craftsmen Map, which consolidates freelance craftsmen working in Warsaw.</div>
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If there has ever been one actress who made sure she protected her eyes from potentially harmful UV rays then it has to be Bette Davis. Fortunately for her sunglasses were not only worn to remain safe in the presence of the bright Californian sun, they became an expression of her unique style and quirky personality too. For who else, if not Bette Davis, could be seen as a more original and frank character in Hollywood during the Golden Age of film.</div>
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Above: <span style="text-align: center;">Davis sipping a drink on the set of </span><i style="text-align: center;">Now, Voyager</i><span style="text-align: center;">, 1942.</span></div>
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From the quintessentially 1930s perfectly round shades to a pair of super slim cat eyes, that bear an uncanny resemblance to the styles visible all over Instagram today, Bette Davis undoubtedly had an affinity for this small fashion accessory. And rightly so, because it seems as though sunglasses are all she needed to complete her laid back but never careless stylish ensembles every day. Honestly, it is difficult to be surprised -- sunglasses are a great invention, it's just a matter of remembering to take them before leaving one's house in the morning!</div>
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Davis eating an ice cream, c. 1933.</div>
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Davis strolling in the summer, 1930s.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">https://hiveminer.com/Tags/academyaward%2Cvintage</span></div>
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Davis knitting most likely on the set of <i>The Old Maid</i>, 1939.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">http://historyknits.blogspot.co.uk/2010/04/knitting-before-and-behind-camera.html</span></div>
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Davis enjoying a cup of tea, 1940s.</div>
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Davis on the set of <i>Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte</i>, 1964.</div>
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Davis with a falcon, c. 1970.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">https://mattsko.wordpress.com/2012/12/31/bette-davis-with-an-awesome-pair-of-sunglasses-and-a-falcon/</span></div>
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Davis attending the Cannes Film Festival with her oldest daughter, B.D., in 1963.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">https://edition.cnn.com/2017/03/03/entertainment/bette-davis-joan-crawford-feud/index.html</span></div>
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Davis with her personal assistant Kathryn Sermak, 1980s.</div>
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Some of my favourite Bete Davis films, all of which I highly recommend, include:</div>
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<i>Ex-Lady</i> (1933)</div>
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<i>Now, Voyager</i> (1942)</div>
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If you read this blog you will know that I am always on the hunt for pieces that resemble vintage products sold in the past. From time to time I come across a rare gem that has remained unchanged throughout many decades. Such was the case with this bottle of perfume. I wrote an <a href="http://krystynaspark.blogspot.co.uk/2017/09/coty-perfume-old-favourite-still.html" target="_blank">earlier blog post</a> about Coty's L'Aimant scent, where I stated that I am not yet converted to the often strong odour of vintage perfumes... except for one. The time has come to reveal the secret scent!</div>
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The smell in question is that of <a href="http://www.4711.com/en/" target="_blank">No. 4711</a>'s eau de cologne -- the toilet water hailing from the city of Cologne in Germany which quite naturally lends it its name. It can therefore be called the original eau de cologne, the one that led the way for future competitors, and became an icon in it's own right. Created by Italian perfumier Johann Maria Farina who opened business in 1709 in Cologne, Germany - the perfumed water was the first of its kind. The success of the innovative concoction was so great that it became a regularly ordered cosmetic, forming the toilette of many a king, nobleman or fashionable lady. Although today No. 4711 is seen as a fragrance directed at women, this was not always the case and for a long time it was used by both ladies and gentlemen.</div>
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No. 4711 cologne advert, c. 1911.</div>
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French advert for No. 4711 cologne, c. 1930.</div>
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A Polish ad for No. 4711 hair dye, featured in "<span style="background-color: white; color: #545454; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Ś</span>wiatowid" magazine, 13 June 1931, my personal collection. </div>
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A Polish ad for No. 4711 eau de cologne, featured in "<span style="background-color: white; color: #545454; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Ś</span>wiatowid" magazine, 13 June 1931, my personal collection.</div>
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Above I have included two advertisements from my personal collection of historical magazines. Both were featured in the Polish magazine "<span style="background-color: white; color: #545454; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Ś</span>wiatowid" (13 June 1931). Published in Krak<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">ó</span>w, the magazine ran from 1924 to 1939 and took on the form of a weekly chronicle which covered both domestic and international affairs. The first advert is actually for hair dye and states that the dye is made from nut extract and is able to dye hair from the lightest of blond to the blackest of black. The second advertisement is for the typical eau de cologne and it recommends to use the product in your morning bath or to rub your body with it in order to wake up the senses and feel energised. At the bottom of the advert it reminds buyers to check the patented blue-gold label and notes that the cologne is made entirely in the village of Dziedzice (located in the Silesian region of Poland) whose history extends as far back as the Middle Ages!</div>
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From the various publications one can see that No. 4711 was available all across Europe. Not only that, it was also able to retain it's status as a luxurious and one-of-a-kind perfume throughout the years. Although tastes have changed and it's name does not elicit the same joyous reaction it did a while ago, the company's headquarters, located in a six-floor building in Cologne, are regular visited by eager tourists and perfume aficionados. It's iconic bottle carries such an aura of glamour and modernity that it is no surprise that it is frequently used by set designers in film and theater. Most recently I saw it in the series <i>Mr. Selfridge</i>, where it occupied the majority of the famous department store's cosmetics counter. </div>
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No. 4711 cologne "Art of Living" advert, c. 1970.</div>
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Below: Stills from the television series <i><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mr_Selfridge" target="_blank">Mr Selfridge</a></i>, available on Netflix.</div>
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Exactly the same perfume is still available, both in store and <a href="http://www.boots.com/4711-original-cologne-100ml-10097138" target="_blank">online</a>, at Boots - although not for <span style="background-color: white; color: #545454; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">£</span>3.</div>
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It's a known fact that trends in fashion repeat themselves, but I have never noticed it more than during recent scrolls down clothing store websites. Perhaps I am simply more atune to the fashion fads of the past, whatever the reason, I am beginning to come to the conclusion that being fashionable is a temporary, exhausting and boring thing. What truly counts is having an original sense of style, being able to combine pieces that appeal to you and in turn creating a look that best expresses your aesthetic, your personality and your interests. So if you love berets then just wear them, you might be surprised to find out that in a few years time they will make a comeback (as they have now) and lo and behold you will be at the forefront of fashion... until something else takes over of course.</div>
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Below is a round up of a couple of items which reminded me of historical fashions. Direct links to the items are featured below each photo. What else would you add to this list?</div>
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Calling to mind Katherine Hepburn and the preppy youth fashions of the late 1950s loose fitting, high-waisted pants, usually in a checkered design, can be found in almost every high-street clothing store. </div>
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Sewing pattern for a pair of pants, c. 1956.</div>
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The wide coat has been in style for a while now and it seems as though the item's popularity is not loosing momentum any time soon. I actually decided to purchase the H&M version I feature below. Unfortunately it did not have the desired look and I ended up returning the item. However, similar versions are constantly appearing and places like &OtherStories often have particularly interesting designs -- like <a href="https://www.stories.com/gb/Ready-to-wear/Outerwear/Wool_Mohair_Blend_Long_Coat/582949-0504777002.2" target="_blank">this one</a> or <a href="https://www.stories.com/gb/Ready-to-wear/Outerwear/Double_Breasted_Wool_Coat/582949-0501677002.2" target="_blank">this one</a>.</div>
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McCall's sewing pattern for a dolman sleeve coat, c. 1952.</div>
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Although this is not a widely seen trend I have caught glimpses of it here an there and found it particularly interesting. I think there is a distinct difference between the cut of cocktail dresses of the early 1960s and the look of them today. The wiggle dress, which gained popularity in the late 1950s especially with actresses such as Marilyn Monroe, had a very specific silhouette. I can definitely see elements of it in the red Zara number featured below.</div>
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Perhaps one of the most vintage-looking pieces is the knitted top. It's great seeing them appear more frequently since for those who dress with a nod to styles of the past it's one of the most basic elements of clothing and a practical one too. Able to be paired with everything from skirts to jeans, the knitted top, with it's often cute collard neckline, is a versatile piece that originated in the 1930s as an element of sportswear.</div>
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Sportswear top, photograph by Lusha Nelson, 1936.</div>
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I actually didn't find one this high for sale but there have definitely been more subtle versions appearing in stores - even last year! Whether you wear a turban-style headband or simply tie your scarf into a round knot the turban is undoubtedly as much of a source of inspiration today as it was in the 1940s.</div>
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Can anything be cuter? No. More practical? Perhaps. Nonetheless the basket bag is back! With brands such as <a href="https://cultgaia.com/" target="_blank">Cult Gaia</a> establishing the trend it seems as though it is finally back in full swing. And who could not embody it more than the iconic Jane Birkin.</div>
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The largest shopping mall near my home is called <span style="text-align: center;">Galeria Mokot</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">ó</span><span style="text-align: center;">w. Not only is it relatively easy for me to reach but it also happens to have a rather good selection of stores and clothing brands. Unsurprisingly, l</span>ast week, when my best friend was in town, we decided to stop by and pick up a few last minute Christmas presents. We were walking from one shop to the next when a small photograph depicting a 1950s fashion show, carefully displayed on a little podium, caught my eye. I looked up and saw three enormous black and white posters hanging from the ceiling -- they portrayed fashion photography from the 1960s. I was much perplexed. Only a minute later did it sink in -- I was standing in the middle of a fashion photography exhibition, right in the centre of a shopping mall! The exhibition was designed around a circular rotunda which accommodated one of the many escalators. Along the balustrade small podiums were arranged showcasing Polish fashion photographs from the mid-1950s to 1988. It was, however, primarily the aforementioned, ceiling-hung blown-up images that caught the curious eyes of passersby. I noticed leaflets strewn around the floor describing the exhibition and its title. (Pictures of the leaflets and the design of the installations are at the end of this post.) From there I learned that the project was part of a newly founded initiative called The Designer Gallery, which is headed by fashion show choreographer Katarzyna Soko<span style="font-family: "playfair display" , serif; text-align: center;">ł</span>owska. The exhibition itself, however, was curated by Agnieszka <span style="font-family: "playfair display" , serif; text-align: center;">Ś</span>cibior, leading stylist and creative director at <a href="http://www.viva-moda.pl/" target="_blank">Viva! Moda</a> magazine. After my friend left to catch her bus, I ran back and photographed the entire installation in order to write this blog post, so here we go!<br />
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Above: Photograph by W<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">ł</span>adys<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">ł</span>aw S<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">ł</span>awny, Presentation of Polish clothing companies at the Parisian Fairs, Paris, France, May 1973. Forum Archives.</div>
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I was most drawn to the fact that many of these photographs I had not seen before. Being just a small window into the world of fashion in Poland, before it regained its independence in 1989, they prove that despite the commonly held belief that the heart of fashion lies in Paris, there was in fact much more going on within this field in other countries. In Poland one of the most recognised and well-established designers was Jadwiga Grabowska, who led the brand Moda Polska. Moda Polska, literally translated <i>Polish Fashion</i>, was a state-owned company set up to aid the creation and promotion of the latest trends in fashion. Although the possibility of foreign travel was limited in Communitst-ruled Poland, Grabowska was allowed frequent visits abroad to observe the most recent advances in textile production and see the latest couture collections from Paris. Therefore, as can be seen from the photographs, many of the designs created in Poland rivalled in their novelty those of even the most talented Parisian couturiers.</div>
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Interesting to note are the spaces within which the many fashion shows took place. Usually, but not exclusively, held in Warsaw, these shows were frequently presented in the Primate's Palace, the Palace of Culture and Sciences, the Forum Hotel or atop the rooftops of large department stores. These shows were not perfectly lit, filmed from every angle or rehearsed a hundred times. They were created on limited budgets, often spontaneously planned and open to all. Nonetheless the events themselves were an honour to attend and would frequently be put on for the wives of visiting heads of state. They were a unique spectacle in the midst of a homogeneous society, where standing out from the crowd could be risky and wearing a dress from the United States was a luxury many could not afford. They featured some of the most recognised models of the time, many of whom were winners of the Miss Polonia (Miss Poland) title and future actresses. One such example is Teresa Tuszy<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">ń</span>ska, who was the subject of my previous <a href="http://krystynaspark.blogspot.com/2017/12/teresa-tuszynska-polands-promising.html" target="_blank">blog post</a> and a photo of whom was also featured in the exhibition.</div>
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Apart from fashion shows held within the confines of statuesque buildings, clothing was increasingly portrayed in its intended environment -- out on the street. Tadeusz Rolke, who documented the changing Polish social scene through his photography of people in public spaces, also lent his talents to capturing what could arguably be called Poland's first fashion photography. His images of models in the latest collections by Barbara Hoff or Jerzy Antkowiak are among the first editorial shots taken in the newly rising-from-the-rubble city of Warsaw. I think this little exhibition, sitting quietly yet proudly amidst the chaotic hustle and bustle of a large shopping mall, is a wonderful introduction to the rarely explored topic of Polish fashion photography. I myself was particularly surprised at just how rich the Polish fashion scene was during this time. For those of you who could not see the exhibition, all the photographs on display are featured below.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">While fashion models in the 1960s may not
have had the same following as those immediately recognized today, they
nonetheless represented a similarly desirable lifestyle. Photographed at events, wearing clothing from the most in-demand designers, their often recognizable
physique led them to be scouted not only as models but as actresses too. It was
their budding popularity that cemented the potential influence of models today
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">A number of recognizable names come to one’s
mind when thinking of iconic fashion models of the sixties. Undeniable are
Twiggy, Jean Shrimpton or Veruschka. The later even appearing as herself in the
1966 Michelangelo Antonioni film, </span><i style="font-family: inherit;">Blowup</i><span style="font-family: inherit;">.
The 1960s is arguably the first decade that is seen as cool in contemporary society
and the poster girls of that time were, as they are also today, beautiful,
original and provoking. Teresa Tuszyńska fit this description perfectly and, in
a short haircut calling to mind Twiggy, was to become the British models equal in
a country where fashion seemed more limited than it actually was.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;">Above and below: Teresa Tuszyńska and Zbigniew Cybulski in Janusz Morgenstern's film "Goodbye, till tomorrow" ("Do widzenia, do jutra," 1960).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">A model for
Jadwiga Grabowska’s <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Moda Polska</i> Teresa
Tuszyńska began her career showcasing the formal gowns of the turn of the decade,
and she would continue to walk the runway well into the early sixties. </span><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;">It was, however, after winning a competition, led by </span><i style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;">Przekrój</i><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"> magazine, that the young model found herself cast alongside the newly-iconic Polish actor, Zbigniew Cybulski, in what would become her most recognizable film role – Margueritte in </span><i style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;">Goodbye, till tomorrow</i><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"> (“Do widzenia, do jutra,” 1960) directed by Janusz Morgenstern.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Teresa Tuszyńska and other models line up during a runway show by fashion house "EWA" (a precursor to the better known "Moda Polska") atop the balcony of the CDT department store in Warsaw, c. 1959.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">On the runway for "Moda Polska" by Leonard Zaj<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 13px;">ą</span>czkowski, distributed by WFDiF, Warsaw 1961.</span><br />
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Models for Moda Polska (<span style="text-align: justify;">Tuszyńska second from left),</span> c. 1960.</div>
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<span style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Modeling a summer set for "Moda Polska," 1961.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Cybulski, the James
Dean look-alike, who had appeared in Andrzej Wajda’s masterpiece <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Ashes and Diamonds </i>(1958) was the
embodiment of effortless cool, and any girl worthy enough of his affection had
to be prepared to rival him in both charisma and style. In the film Tuszyńska
plays the daughter of a French diplomat and is voiced by a French-speaking
actress. Her character’s reluctant nature and limited vocabulary paint the
picture of a rich girl that seems a little difficult to handle. Watching the
film, however, one cannot help being struck by the actress’ beauty and poise. Tuszyńska
running along a busy street, in her full skirt, is almost a replica of the
moment when Jean Seberg runs out in her newly bought Dior dress in Jean
Luc-Godard’s film <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Breathless</i>, which
was released only a month before the Polish film.</span></div>
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Seberg, Tuszyńska wears outfit combinations that attract in their simplicity yet are perfectly suited to every occasion. The costumes in </span><i style="font-family: inherit;">Goodbye, till tomorrow</i><span style="font-family: inherit;">, designed by
Katarzyna Chodorowicz, rival the fashions sold in Paris at the time and could easily
have even been sourced from that city.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Teresa Tuszyńska, Zbigniew Cybulski and Roman Polański on set of Janusz Morgenstern's film "Goodbye, till tomorrow" ("Do widzenia, do jutra," 1960).</span></div>
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would appear in a total of twelve films, only to leave the screen abruptly in
the early 1970s. Her fate since then is little known and the promising actress,
who graced the cover of </span><i style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;">Show</i><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"> an
American arts magazine that called her the most western and versatile of Polish
actresses, disappeared from the public eye. Tuszyńska died in March 1997, five
years short of her sixtieth birthday, a memory of an actress of undeniable
star-potential.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">For those of you who speak Polish I would like to recommend a </span><a href="http://lubimyczytac.pl/ksiazka/190439/tetetka-wspomnienia-o-teresie-tuszynskiej" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">book</a><span style="font-family: inherit;">, which compounds interviews with Tuszyńska's relatives and friends, as well as numerous photographs, to present a retelling of her life: Miroslaw J. Nowik, "Tetetka: Wspomnienia o Teresie Tuszyńskiej," 2013. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Polish bookstore, Empik, sells it </span><a href="http://www.empik.com/tetetka-nowik-miroslaw-j,p1084929908,ebooki-i-mp3-p?utm_source=SM_6747&utm_medium=salesmedia" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">here</a><span style="font-family: inherit;">.</span></div>
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I noticed the photographer Paul Wolff as the author of an image on the front cover of "Eva" magazine (see position number 4) and could not resist searching for more of his photographs. Turns out he had quite the eye. Just look at these images! Below I link an insightful article by Thorsten Overgaard, which talks about Wolff's relation to the Leica camera, but more importantly, includes some stunning photography.</div>
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<b><u>10 September 2017</u></b></div>
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Cassidy Zachary wrote an article about Terry Newman's recent publication, <i>Legendary Authors and the Clothes They Wore</i>. Who would have thought that Gertrude Stein was among the first wearers of Pierre Balmain, that Oscar Wilde was a member of the Rational Dress Society or that Virginia Wolfe wrote for British Vogue in the 1920s! Perhaps this book should be next up on your reading list?</div>
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My <a href="https://www.instagram.com/magdaannamichalska/" target="_blank">friend</a> wrote a lighthearted article about hats in paintings. Interested in what a Dada-style hat looks like? Take a look!</div>
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The Fashion Institute of Technology describes its recent acquisition -- a nearly complete run of "Eva" magazine. This Czech-language women's magazine ran from 1928 to 1943 and is a wonderful source of insight into World War II fashion in Eastern Europe. </div>
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Throughout the years many brands and businesses fade away and are ultimately forgotten about forever. I am always excited when I discover a rarely talked about company from the past. Such was the case with Princess Pat, which only has two sentences describing it on <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Princess_Pat_(brand)" target="_blank">Wikipedia</a>! Read more about the brand here, Princess Pat -- The Real Story of this Cosmetics Brand.</div>
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<i>Princess Pat </i>Rouge endorsed by actress Loretta Young, c. 1920s</div>
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<i>Princess Pat </i>Lipstick, c. 1930s</div>
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<i>Princess Pat </i>Week-End Set, c. 1920s</div>
Krystynahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02006099582630117659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5214814949017540741.post-37495615024248499542017-11-11T01:13:00.002+01:002017-11-11T19:26:54.545+01:00My Dorm Room Pinboard<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ever since I moved into my first university dorm room in 2014, I aimed to create the perfect pinboard. I wish I could have had the artistic freedom of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tezzamb/" target="_blank">Tezza</a>, whose beautiful wall, covered to the ceiling with magazine scraps, polaroids and doodles, is the ultimate forms of inspiration. I however, was limited within the boundaries of my (thankfully rather large) pinboard. Yet, despite these constraints, I was able to create a collage that is both personal and eye-catching.</div>
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In every dormitory I inhabited my pinboard changed styles and content, fortunately, I am happy to say that my current one is my favourite! Over time, through trial and error, I have learned what works, what looks good and what to avoid. Below I list some tips and advice on how to construct that enviable pinboard - but remember, most importantly, it has to be unique to YOU.</div>
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1. To give your composition harmony create a gradient of colours. Do you see how in the top left corner of the pinboard there is a focus on warmer, yellow tones? These are then echoed in the yellow profile of the woman in the March 1934 Harper's Bazaar cover illustration poster, as well as in the yellow slogan-postcard on the bottom. You can also see these tones referenced in the opposite corner in the sepia toned photograph of my grandmother. A similar thing can be said about the colour green, which is prevalent in the central vertical line of the composition and then also seen on the left side in the other Harper's Bazaar cover illustration poster from February, 1929.</div>
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2. Use washi tape - it's cute ;)</div>
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3. Include a mix of types of photographs and illustrations. High-fashion magazine editorials, museum postcards of paintings, slogan postcards (the two I added are both from Paperchase), vintage magazine cover illustrations, personal family archives, Photo Booth pictures, polaroids, theatre or cinema tickets and images of favourite entertainers are all great things to include.</div>
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4. Think about texture. Is your image printed, developed from film, drawn, cut out or even ripped from a magazine? All of this adds interesting variety to your pinboard composition. Notice how the vintage 1940s photograph above stands out compared to the the early 2000s photograph below it. And the two also look different from the 1990s flash-lit image even lower. The same is the case with the trio of images from the Photo Booth and the tiny black and white image of Gabrielle Chanel, which was cut out from a recent issue of Harper's Bazaar.</div>
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5. Edges and framing. I already mentioned ripping vs. cutting images from magazines or simply from printed pieces of paper. But this little detail can significantly add to the aesthetic appeal of pinboards and collages. Above you can see how the slightly tattered edges of a few vintage photographs create a subtle change in style compared to the scalloped edges and thin white frame of the even older ones. Similarly, the Vincent van Gogh <i>Starry Night </i>postcard is framed with the painting in the centre, leaving a wide frame around it. The same is the case with the portrait by Allan Ramsay, however here the frame resembles a polaroid, which is another intriguing element.</div>
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6. Do not always use images. Sometimes you may end up with a bare narrow space with no image that will fit the blank spot. In such cases I suggest opting for patterns. Below you can see how I filled two spaces with a yellow floral print - it was actually part of a billowing dress photographed in a fashion editorial! It is these tiny detail that give your pinboard that "organised chaos" kind of feel. </div>
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Pinboards are an expression of yourself. Especially at school or at university, when new friends will probably often knock on your door, your unique pinboard will be able to do all the talking (although I do advise you do some yourself too) and offer insight into the kind of person you are, what interests you have, what you find beautiful, what you stand for, what your family is like, your values, and the experiences you have gained. They can take a while to make, because gathering content that truly expresses your vision and sorting through family photo archives is not an easy feat. Remember to enjoy the process though, because you will be looking a this masterpiece for a good while and nobody wants to reminisce about frustrating times or question hasty choices. Have fun and good luck with your creations!</div>
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Below are some examples of the collages Tezza created which, as I mentioned at the beginning, made me fall in love with this form of self-expression! Take a look, which ones do you like most?</div>
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Krystynahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02006099582630117659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5214814949017540741.post-44531583946819224632017-10-20T03:28:00.000+02:002018-08-30T16:22:24.049+02:00The Dollhouse Museum in Warsaw<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last summer, upon my mother's suggestion, I decided to visit the relatively newly opened Dollhouse Museum. A small exhibition space, situated within the previously inaccessible secret quarters of the Congress Hall in the Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw, it houses a rather impressive collection of historical dollhouses and, in most cases, includes the dolls for which the houses were made. Surprisingly hidden from view, due to its entrance through one of the Palace's inner courtyards, one has to circle the monumental Palace of Culture to find the entrance. Once you do, however, it is like stepping into a fairytale and the awe one feels in the midst of the tiny, beautiful worlds within is shared by both children and adults alike. I can guarantee you that!</div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">Above: A bedroom from </span><i style="text-align: justify;">Brownstone House</i><span style="text-align: justify;">, c. 1930, Livingston Manor, NY. Donated by </span><a href="https://www.1944.pl/archiwum-historii-mowionej/maria-lambasa,3077.html" style="text-align: justify;" target="_blank">Maria Lambasa</a><span style="text-align: justify;">.</span><br />
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Placing particular focus on German, Polish and Eastern European toy manufacturers the collection also features work hailing from England, North America and China, and spans the entirety of the 20th century. Although the museum's primary focus is on dollhouses, visitors obtain a thorough insight into the practices and forms of play through the houses' careful assembly, authentic reproduction and creative display. The museum features over a hundred dollhouses, with the oldest being an over 200 year old neo-gothic altar. The museum's permanent collection entitled <i>In The World of Old Dollhouses</i> belongs to its founder, <a href="https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aneta_Popiel-Machnicka" target="_blank">Aneta Popiel-Machnicka</a>, who has been acquiring her pieces for over eleven years and, after traveling with them for many years, realised they needed a permanent home to prevent further deterioration. Opened in June 2016, the Dollhouse Museum is the first toy-related museum in Poland's capital.</div>
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For me, one of the most interesting elements of historical dollhouses is their manner of construction. Viewing the collection one begins to notice materials and elements that repeat themselves. One of the most obvious examples is plywood. The V&A Museum in London currently has an <a href="https://www.vam.ac.uk/exhibitions/plywood-material-of-the-modern-world" target="_blank">exhibition</a> dedicated solely to this versatile material (on until 12 November 2017) although I do not recall dollhouses mentioned as one of the objects heavily reliant on its use. Naturally there was extensive discussion about the use of plywood to produce furniture, which theoretically encompasses dollhouses and their tiny furniture, too. Plaster was another repeatedly mentioned material, most likely due to the ease with which it can be painted and spackled. And the same is the case with wood. In general most toys of the past were made from sturdier, harder and stiffer materials. As can be seen in the photos below, the models of pet dogs are made of lacquered porcelain. Even the "softer" terrier is made of cardboard and artificial hair, which would have been much more coarse than contemporary furry, stuffed animal toys. I would compare them more in form to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sylvanian_Families" target="_blank">Silvanian Families</a> (does anybody still remember Sylvanians?), which were similarly rigid but as a result more easily clothed and positioned to stand within their carefully decorated homes. From personal experience I know that often times planing, preparing and decorating the surroundings can be more enjoyable than the subsequent game. Indeed these historical dollhouses serve the preparation phase well and tell us in no uncertain terms that building a proper dollhouse is no mean feat and can quickly become the game itself - whether you are the builder of even just the child, picking fabrics, making choices and helping out alongside.</div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">Each dollhouse is, therefore, the fruit of the choices living people made at some point in history. Often times they are results of collaborations, team work, while at other times they are created by a single person, in secret, to be presented as a surprise gift for their most beloved child. It is the great effort that goes into their production (or, to be practical, maybe it's just their often large size) which causes them to rarely be treated with indifference. They are testaments not only to their time but also to the family they belonged to. Many of the examples displayed continue to tell heartwarming stories of friendship and love. Even those mass produced, due to their scarcity, elicit feelings of mutual understanding within those who owned identical models or bring back childhood memories of visiting a close school friend - that one who had the hospital set or the fully-functioning toy bathroom. In Poland there never existed a wide tradition of building dollhouses, yet it was precisely these mass produced toys from Communist era that generated the most success for Polish toy manufacturers and earned them many awards and accolades.</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">I took A LOT of photographs while on this visit and it was difficult to pick out the best - the reason why there are so many. Nonetheless, I think they show well the variety, high quality and wonder of historical dollhouses. It truly is a shame that children rarely play in this way today and for this reason I think such museums should be promoted and maintained, because they give a glimpse into a time that has passed but still is very much alive. We are all children at one point and all children like to reimagine the real world; dollhouses let us do that in perfect replica form - but without the heating bill! </span><span style="text-align: left;">Read on for more descriptions, insights and information on this remarkable collection.</span></div>
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<i>The Hungarian Room</i>, a little wooden room from the end of the 20th cetury is fitted with Hungarian, hand-painted furniture in the folk style of c. 1950. The unglazed bisque doll is wearing an elaborately made traditional Hungarian christening gown and leather shoes with beaded buttons. Notice the angels flanking the picture frame atop the highest shelf as well as the ceramic angel figurine below it. That, combined with the frequent floral motif on the wallpaper, furniture, china carafe, picture frame and child's dress suggest a focus on the feminine, the motherly and on fleeting childhood innocence.</div>
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A set of 1:16 scale plastic furniture made c.1975. The <i>Vero Orange Room</i> is one of many miniature rooms produced by the VERO company, the German toy business that began in 1972. To the left side of the room is a poster promoting the film <i>Sunset Boulevard</i> (1950, dir. Billy Wilder) by renowned Polish artist, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waldemar_%C5%9Awierzy" target="_blank">Waldemar Swierzy</a>, widely recognised for his pioneering poster designs. I wonder about the connection the film has to this room, especially considering the more than two decade age gap. Perhaps it is the eccentric character of Gloria Swanson, which does seem to fit in well with the room's psychedelic colour scheme, or maybe it is simply the fact that the red poster fits in well with the red armchairs beneath it. As a student and lover of cinema, I always appreciate a bit of filmic reference, so I do hope it is the former. </div>
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Below is <i>Krahmer Doll's Bedroom</i>, a set of Polish wooden bedroom furniture made at the beginning of the 20th century in the scale of 1:5. The bed and wardrobe are originals, the remaining furniture was reconstructed in beech wood by the miniaturist Maciej Sztolcman, from designs made between 1905 and 1907 by Wladyslaw Sztolcman. The doll features a handcrafted limewood head, cotton body, leather shoes and original costume; she comes from the German company, <i>Die Krahmer-Puppe</i>, founded in 1947 in Chemnitz.</div>
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Above is a close shot of the toilette. The porcelain basin and soap box, oils lamp, miniature real wood and bristle hairbrush, silver tray, embroidered gauze table mat and even the burgundy velvet upholstered chair, all add to the relatable feel of the room and initiate a feeling of veracity and faithfulness to real life. A child playing with these objects will find it easy to replicate all the stages they themselves must remember to complete as they get ready for bedtime or wake up in the morning. Play is as much a form of entertainment as it is a reinterpretation of reality; it gives children the opportunity to repeat the tasks they need to master and, in doing so, either reaffirms their importance or allows children to question why it is that they must be done. For example, miniature sacred altars (similar to the one visible further along) were often gifted to children who were expected to enter the convent or ministry in the future. They were supposed to foster in children an appreciation for the consecrated life and hopefully coax them into ultimately making up their minds in favour of joining. </div>
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Here we have <i>Miss Hope's House</i>, a wooden dollhouse from 1945-1950, designed by a Polish pilot from Wing 304, who settled in London after World War II. It was purchased by the museum's founder at an auction in the UK and later recognised by the pilot's granddaughter as her own - she was happy that her long lost dollhouse was finally in safe hands. The house has been completely restored and can be accessed from all four sides, its layout represents that of a typical English home. A family of dolls made by <i>CACO</i>, a German company, and two tricoloured porcelain Rough Collies inhabit the building.</div>
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Along with the house depicted in the title photograph, this dollhouse is equally detailed and meticulously handcrafted. It must be remembered that it has been fully restored; nevertheless it represents a truthful example of a British child's dollhouse from the end of World War II. The photographs speak for themselves, however, note the variety of toys in the nursery, the glasswork in the bathroom window, the tiny perfume bottle atop the bathtub, the hanging meat and stacked potatoes in the pantry and of course the working lights. </div>
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The <i>Chinese Room</i> - This miniature Chinese room from c. 1940 is made of wood and cardboard, fully wall-papered and fitted with original furniture. The room features original Chinese dolls from c. 1910-1920. The dolls are painted and made of plaster with a wire base construction. They are dressed in perfectly preserved silk costumes.</div>
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This <i>Bulgarian Sitting Room</i> consists of soft plastic furniture in a "palatial" style. It was produced in c. 1978 at the <i>CHEMIK </i>factory in Sofia, Bulgaria. The furniture was made in various colour sets and exported to Eastern Bloc countries. The Marie Antoinette celluloid doll was made in France, c. 1970.</div>
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The <i>Gottschalk House with Terrace</i> is a two-roomed German house from 1958-1960. Produced as part of a series by <i>Moritz Gottschalk</i>, one of the best known toy companies, which was founded in Marienberg near the Ore Mountains in 1865. The preserved fittings and furniture are original. The house is guarded by a small cardboard terrier with artificial hair. </div>
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I felt compelled to include a close-up shot of one of the paintings inside. It looks as though it has been painted by hand - a miniature reproduction of an impressionist work. The many plants on the windowsill and the vines climbing towards the ceiling remind me of the contemporary craze for plants (these days cactuses seem to be the most popular) to be present in our living spaces.</div>
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A variety of wooden furniture pieces produced at the<i> GROMADA</i> <i>Cooperative </i>in Kielce, Poland (c. 1970-1978). Reflecting Polish design from the 1970s, these models won numerous awards at international toy shows and competitions.</div>
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<i>Municipal School</i> - This spacious Polish classroom from c. 1935 is made of wood and features a cambered floor and revolving door. Some of the pieces are Polish furniture made by the <i>GROMADA Cooperative</i> in the 1950s, while others are contemporary reproductions. The teacher is a bisque doll made in the 1930s and the students are celluloid and rubber German dolls, all wearing original clothing. </div>
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Notice the Frederic Chopin "Nocturnes and Polonaises" sheet music lying atop the piano. The composer is one of the most distinguished Polish artists and so learning his music would be considered patriotic as well as a symbol of good education and a refined taste in classical music. The miniature school bell hanging on the wall above the piano is still in working order! Easily unnoticed is the hanging skeleton attached to the wall by a nail, which, along with all the other graphs, maps and specimens, signifies the variety of subjects children are taught about in this colourful and energetic classroom full of stimuli.</div>
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A self-assembly, plastic kitchen manufactured between 1975 and 1980 in Brno by the Czechoslovakian company <i>Chemoplast</i>.</div>
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The <i>Brownstone House</i> was a dollhouse made by a farmer for his granddaughter at the end of the 1930s in Livingston Manor, New York. The house represents a typical New York City brownstone. Original removable side walls were turned into partial walls to expose the interior. Because the original fittings did not survive, the house is decorated with 20th century replicas to convey the sophisticated bourgeois interior of the 1930s. Donated by Maria Lambasa.</div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">In my opinion this was one of the most "beautiful" houses in the collection. Just look at the photos, it almost looks like a fancy listing on Douglas Elliman! It reminded me of the dollhouses I was lusting over as a twelve year old girl in FAO Schwarz (sadly now closed forever *insert major sobbing emoji* - so I had to include a eulogistic photograph below). There is such great attention to detail that it would be difficult to compare this dollhouse to any contemporary toy. Well perhaps technically sophisticated video games are comparable but the nature of their complexity is very different and it seems sad to think that such a tangible art has been replaced by the virtual world. A world which, due to its lack of physicality, does not possess the</span><span style="text-align: left;"> inherent ability to connect or act upon all the human senses.</span></div>
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The Dollhouses and Miniatures department at the FAO Schwarz flagship store on 5th Avenue, NYC.</div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">The above </span><i style="text-align: left;">Room with Swans</i><span style="text-align: left;"> is a small (1:12 scale) room made at the end of the 20th century, it is fitted out with restored furniture from 1950 to 1955 and miniature glass swans as well as household knick-knacks. The flower picture on the wall was hand embroidered using minuscule cross-stitches. </span>Note the variety of sewing-themed magazines, including one entitled "Ottoman Embroidery" lying on the coffee table alongside the spools of yarn and buttons. The room also features broderie-anglaise pillowcases piled on the daybed and an embroidered placemat visible on the coffee table and also under the glass object on the right-hand cabinet.</div>
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Interestingly there are two gallery walls, this time not featuring stitchwork, but rather coloured profiles and portraits of women from the 1920s in feathered turbans and wide brimmed hats. It seems most likely that this was a room either for or designed by a lady with a penchant for needlework and an eye for neatness and refined elegance. I would gladly flip through the magazines in it myself, if only I could fit inside!</div>
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This little wooden <i>Draper's Shop</i> was made in Germany, c. 1940. It was restored and fitted with lace samples, bales and lengths of fabric, as well as with the dozens of haberdashery articles on display. The porcelain shop assistant was made between 1930 and 1940.</div>
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The small shop above, made from plywood in the scale of 1:12, is mockingly called the <i>Dream of the People's Republic of Poland</i>. It is a small, but very well equipped butchers delicatessen. The interior was painstakingly detailed to include cracked tiles and a copy of authentic weighing scales from the <i>Lublin Department of Weights and Measurements</i>. The poster on the wall and the Wishes and Complaints book on the shelf are reminders of the past when Communist era shops offered only empty shelves. The corpulent salesperson is a bisque doll.</div>
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This large English shop is an <i>Edwardian Wedding Parlour</i>, c. 1900. Made of wood and furnished with contemporary reconstructions of shelves and display cabinets with six mannequins in dresses of the period, as well as corsets, shoes, hats, purses, gloves, sunshades, jewellery and other Edwardian style accessories. A wide range of photo albums and wedding invitations complete the display. Wall lights are decorated with crystal beads.</div>
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A corner of a room within a house entitled <i>The Writer's House </i>(c. 1950-1960). Created by the German company <i>VEB Holzspielwarenfabrik Grunhainichen im Erzgebirge</i> (Ore Mointains). Decorated to resemble a latter day bachelor pad owned by a writer, every book in this dollhouse has real pages and there are marks of rust and dirt inside the shower. Note the gauze-like material used to simulate foam in the sink, as well as the purple dishcloth hanging from the cupboard above it!</div>
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<i>Little Toy Shop</i> - well preserved and in its original state, this open-style wooden shop with an oval window was made in Germany (c. 1970). The shop has a counter and fixed shelves displaying toys from that period: dolls, teddy bears, and other wooden, plastic, metal and material toys. The salesman is a ceramic, wire-construction doll from the 1980s. I actually owned a tiny wooden ship, just like the one which sits inside the shelf to the right of the salesman! Note, once again, the attention to detail with the dolls being sold and displayed in professional boxes of varying colours. </div>
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Made between 1920 and 1930, this small wooden openwork altar is furnished with incense sticks, a tin crucifix and chalice, candlesticks and a hand-embroidered runner. The plastic dolls, which have movable limbs and closing eyelids are from the French company, <i>MS Deposee</i>. One of the dolls is dressed in Breton costume.</div>
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<i>Victorian Dollhouse Willowcrest</i> - A self-assembly kit made of wood and plywood, Willowcrest Villa is an elegant and multi-roomed dollhouse produced in a limited series by the American company <i>Greenleaf</i> in the second half of the 20th century. It exhibits the design elements of the Second Empire (1852-1870), as is visible in the four-sided pitched roof (known as a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mansard_roof" target="_blank">mansard</a>), dormer windows and ornate porch. The renovation of this dollhouse was carried out by Polish miniaturist, Maciej Sztolcman.</div>
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Apart from the permanent collection, shown above, The Dollhouse Museum also features a temporary exhibition. The day I visited the <a href="https://www.muzeumdomkow.pl/single-post/2017/03/02/WYSTAWA-CZASOWA-DOOKO%C5%81A-%C5%9AWIATA" target="_blank">one on display</a> was entitled <i>Around the World: An Exhibition of Ethnic Dolls from the Collection of Ewa and Jagoda Liszka</i>. It featured over 200 small dolls from every corner of the world, segregated according to geographical region and dressed in folk costume. Although they might not make as colossal an impression as some of the elaborate dollhouses, they are nonetheless pearls to enjoy and admire for their variety and unique design. If you have an eye for detail and love to study objects from a close distance then I think you would enjoy the display - it will be interesting to see what future temporary exhibitions will focus on. Fortunately the dollhouses, which did seem to be preferred by the younger children, are on permanent display.</div>
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If you speak Polish, I recommend this video in which the founder of the museum, Aneta Popiel-Machnicka, talks about her collection, why she decided to open the museum and their plans for the future. She also tells the story of a sanitary worker who used cigar boxes made of good quality plywood, which he received as gifts from the patients he cared for, to create the furniture for his daughters' dollhouse. When one opens the little drawers the cigar wrappers are still visible on the inside!</div>
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I would also like to mention, for those interested more in the dolls themselves, that Warsaw is actually home to a number of puppet, doll and marionette theatres. The most known are <a href="http://teatrlalka.pl/en?langset=true" target="_blank"><i>Teatr Lalka</i></a> (The Doll Theatre), which happens to be housed in the same building as the Dollhouse Museum, <a href="http://teatrbaj.pl/" target="_blank"><i>Teatr Baj</i></a> ("Baj" Theatre) and <a href="http://www.teatrguliwer.waw.pl/?plik=glowna" target="_blank"><i>Teatr Guliwer</i></a> (Gulliver's Theatre). Each institution has their own rich collection of puppets, some regularly used during productions and others careful stored due to their historical value. <i>Teatr Baj</i> is the oldest puppet theatre in Poland, however each one is definitely worth a visit. The position of music director at <i>Teatr Lalka </i>is held by famed Polish composer and lyricist - <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grzegorz_Turnau" target="_blank">Grzegorz Turnau</a> (one of my personal favourite musicians), so I think that speaks to the quality and level of creative genius these theatres represent. </div>
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The production of <i>Secret Child</i> (dir. Marian Pecko, costumes and dolls by Eva Farkasova, 2012) at <i>Teatr Lalka </i>in Warsaw, Poland.</div>
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When I saw Ingrid Bergman's outfits in the film <i>Journey to Italy</i> (1954) I could not help noticing, firstly, their timeless nature, and secondly, their modern accessories. One item that particularly caught my attention was the dark coloured leather-looking bucket bag, which Katherine Joyce (Bergman's character) carries, as she is she and her husband are being given a tour of their newly inherited Italian villa. It immediately called to mind the popular <a href="https://www.mansurgavriel.com/" target="_blank">Mansur Gabriel</a> buckets bags, which everyone was coveting not that long ago.</div>
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I find it peculiarly fascinating when items of the past resemble pieces currently sought after. One would think that what becomes desirable would be something new and fresh. Surprisingly (or maybe not) these are usually items which, if one digs back far enough, have been carried and used by men and women long ago. Just take a look at my earlier <a href="http://krystynaspark.blogspot.co.uk/2017/06/the-mesh-bag-is-back.html" target="_blank">post about mesh bags</a>!</div>
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Above: Film stills from the Roberto Rossellini film, <i>Journey to Italy</i> (1954).<br />
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<br />Krystynahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02006099582630117659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5214814949017540741.post-31304288489529563582017-10-08T20:47:00.001+02:002018-08-30T16:33:01.889+02:00The World of Anna Sui<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Recently to close at London's <a href="http://www.ftmlondon.org/" target="_blank">Fashion and Textile Museum</a> was a retrospective of creations by American fashion designer, Anna Sui. It marks the first time that an American designer has had an exhibition dedicated solely to themselves in the United Kingdom! While interning in London this summer I was recommended to visit the relatively small museum, which, with its bright facade, is quickly visible amidst the sometimes grey London weather.</div>
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I have never been one to muse about the colourful dresses and many prints that Sui incorporates into her designs, not as much as I do about the elegant simplicity of 1950s Dior ball gowns, and usually tend to stray from loud fabrics or too many accessories. I was therefore not anticipating to admire Sui's work as much as I did. Although visiting the exhibit has not convinced me to change my preferred style of dress, I did (much to my surprise) appreciate the work, which until now I considered unrefined.</div>
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While Anna Sui is of course not on par with the skilled tailoring of Charles James, she does nonetheless exude a unique vision and style; one which transcends not only the designs of her clothing, but also the atmosphere of her stores, the products she endorses, the art she loves and, most simply - her entire life. The exhibition aimed to replicate this signature ambiance. Featuring stained-glass panels, calling to mind the Art Nouveau designs of architect Hector Guimard, and prints by Aubrey Beardsley - one gets the sense that there is more to Sui's seemingly child-like designs than it appears. Indeed, Anna Sui is a graduate of Parsons School for Design and the daughter of Sorbonne-educated parents. Although of Chinese heritage, Anna Sui was born in Detroit, Michigan and knew from an extremely young age that she wanted to be a fashion designer. Perhaps it is this determination that allowed Sui to hone in on what she finds inspiring and the narrative she wants to tell through her designs.</div>
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Entering the exhibition room one immediately felt as though they are part of a new world full of unique characters; travellers, school girls, sunbathers, flappers, all gathered together to represent the effervescent vision of a lady who is inspired by the world around her. What proved to me that there is more to theses creations than I at first thought was precisely these elements of inspiration. They were vast. And so varied. And the curators did a wonderful job of bringing this to light. The mood boards, in particular, were perfect at showcasing the thought-process behind designing each collection. When seeing Gigi Hadid walk down the runway in a sandro rose print dress one does not expect that a single piece of clothing is the fruit of such an extensive amount of background research.</div>
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Sui preferred the muted, earthy colour palette of 1960s Biba fashion - as seen below in the editorial by Grace Coddington. She had a soft spot for flowery motifs of 1950s Hungarian china. She loved to layer textures of fabric and take inspiration from past decades and different walks of life. A designer who was not afraid of being different, Sui created a successful line catering to those who shared in her lavish and uninhibited style of dress. Even if it may seem not couture enough or in line with your personal style, I nonetheless encourage you to allow yourself to be immersed into the world of Anna Sui, which is actually much less peculiar once explored from a closer distance.</div>
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Mario Testino, February 2011 Vogue editorial, styled by Grace Coddington.</div>
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Linen sleeveless jacket, metallic chiffon shirt and polyester lame trousers.</div>
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Scarf; Rayon panne velvet sneakers by Emma Hope for Anna Sui.</div>
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Zandra Rhodes print dress, Spring 2016.</div>
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Silk dress, Plastic/acetate hairpiece and necklace by Erickson Beamon for Anna Sui, Nylon socks by Atsugi for Anna Sui, cowhide shoes by Hush Puppies for Anna Sui.</div>
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Gigi Hadid walking the SS 2016 Anna Sui runway.</div>
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Lion Cap & Butterfly Cap, Autumn 2016, wool and felt.</div>
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These hippy-style animal hats were designed by friend and long-time collaborator James Coviello. Also a graduate of Parsons, Coviello and Sui met when she was styling an Italian Vogue cover shoot for Steven Meisel. Later, when Sui needed accessories to complete the outfits for her first runway show, she asked Coviello to design them. Since then, Coviello designs all hats, knitwear and even sometimes accessories for Anna Sui's collections.</div>
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Aubrey Beardsley, <i>The Peacock Skirt</i>, line block print on Japanese vellum, London, 1894.</div>
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Vintage perfume bottles will always have a special place in my heart. Their characteristic clean lines and statesque bottles never fail to connote classic Hollywood glamour atop any dressing table or nightstand. While the most known example of their enduring quality is undoubtedly Chanel No. 5, I am always on the look out for the unconventional, and in this case more affordable, perfumes, eau de toilettes and colognes, that women of the past liked to use.</div>
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One of the things that always surprises me is their shared heaviness of scent. I wonder if it was the result of a particular "fashion" for heavier, more musky, smells or whether it was a necessity, resulting from the popularity of smoking and the subsequent need for more distinct and stronger scents. Whatever the reasons may be, I personally am still not convinced about the smells and in all but one case (which I will reveal in the near future) would not wear these perfumes. At least not now, while I am still young and prefer lighter notes, if any perfume at all.</div>
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Nonetheless, I like knowing that, were there ever to be a need, I can still go out and buy the same perfume ladies in the 1940s would, just down the street at my local drugstore! Coty's L'Aimant was launched in 1927 and was part of a series of cosmetic products of the same name. It was one of the first scents released by the French-founded American company, which is now probably most known for their celebrity collaborations as well as ownership of brands such as Rimmel London or Chloe fragrances. However, in the past, it was recognised as a stand-alone name and could frequently be seen advertising their newest makeup line on the back-cover of women's magazines.</div>
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I found a more in-depth review by a writer who knows more about the specific notes and ingredients - if you are looking for a more exact description of the scent and a comparison to different perfumes, here is the <a href="http://themuseinwoodenshoes.com/perfume-review-vintage-coty-laimant-parfum-de-toilette/" target="_blank">link</a>.</div>
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Below are some photos which I myself took while on a trip to Boots. As you can see, the perfume comes in a variety of sizes and the price is always under 15 GBP.</div>
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<u><b>23 June 2017</b></u><br />
What is the marimekko dress? Who wore it? What did it symbolise? - all these questions are addressed in Alexandra Lange's article for The New Yorker entitled, <i>Jane Jacobs, Georgia O'Keeffe, and the Power of the Marimekko Dress</i>.<br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">Above: H&M's tribute to Marimekko, 2007.</span><br />
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<i>http://lagaceta.elpalaciodehierro.com/2014/03/12/historikko/</i><br />
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<u><b>21 November 2003 - 15 February 2004</b></u></div>
The exhibition <i>Marimekko: Fabrics, Fashion, Architecture</i> at The Bard Graduate Centre Gallery - (a link from the above article) this is a summary of the past exhibition, which focuses on the aforementioned Finnish brand, Marimekko.<br />
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<u><b>21 June 2017</b></u><br />
Rebecca Arnold's short introduction to the history of pockets for COS stores.<br />
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<u><b>11 July 2017</b></u><br />
Vintage dresser and model, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nelson.anyways/">Daria Nelson</a>, talks about her fascination with 1950s fashion and recommends her top three vintage shops in Paris!<br />
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An introduction to Moda Polska, the iconic Polish fashion house, founded by Jadwiga Grabowska.<br />
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How often is it that you stumble upon pyjamas in a vintage store? Much like swimsuits it seems to be one of those wardrobe essentials that is quite difficult to acquire. And once you do find a style that you like it usually turns out to be either not in your size, in mediocre condition or simply too expensive to justify buying. This mission can be a challenge to complete. Therefore, I myself have resorted to looking for a simple white nightgown - something which, as it turns out, is not that much easier to do!</div>
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Although I love vintage shopping, on-line and in store, nightwear (a bit like underwear) is a rather personal matter. One often (hopefully!) needs a couple of sets and the material has to feel soft and be comfortable to wear. I have made the switch to nightgowns long ago, primarily for two reasons. Firstly, I prefer the breezy feel of a nightie, as opposed to the stiffness of a classic, long sleeved and long trousered pyjama set. Secondly, they are a hundred times more delicate and feminine (well, at least they have the potential to be so) and fit in much better within my aesthetic. </div>
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Also, is there not something satisfying about stepping into bed in a fresh, newly bought, crisp white nightie? For me, it is a timeless piece of female clothing which gives nod to the Edwardian tea gown - a style of dress developed as a more casual alternative to the typically rigorous fashions of the time.</div>
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My favourites are those with detailed embroidery or lace trim and always in 100% cotton. The one above is from Zara Home and it is serving me very well. I included a few screenshots with similar finds below and wish you all the best on your search. They must be selling these classics somewhere!</div>
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On until the 12th of August, <i>Theater: It's On Our Heads</i>, is the latest exhibition at The Opera Gallery - a small gallery situated in the wing of Warsaw's National Opera.</div>
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As soon as word got to me about the opening of this <a href="http://teatrwielki.pl/en/activity/opera-gallery/exhibitions-201617/theatre-its-on-our-heads/" target="_blank">exhibition</a>, I was determined to go and relieved that it was on during the summer - when I am home from university. Were I to be unable to see it, I would break my perfect attendance record at the gallery's fashion related exhibitions! Having previously focused on dress and footwear, it seemed only natural that the next area of interest would be millinery. And so, I walked headfirst into a room full of headdresses, bonnets, horns, wreaths and even full-on animal heads. All were gathered together to portray the variety of hats held and produced in one of the country's most prominent wardrobe departments.</div>
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By dividing their exhibitions into categories of dress and accessories, the curators encourage the audience to focus solely on particular elements, which, when seen on stage, become part of a complete costume. It is easy to forget that hats are often produced by specialist milliners and long-time masters of their craft, rather than by the general costume designer, and because of this are entitled to an exhibition of their own. The attention to detail in the objects portrayed was exemplary and one could appreciate that these were one-of-a-kind pieces, fashioned, re-fashioned, cleaned and mended to meet the specific measurements and survive the long, tiring hours on stage atop actors' and dancers' heads.</div>
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Although the purpose of the exhibition is to draw attention to the meticulous craftsmanship of the individual artists working backstage, it also serves as a reminder of the collaborative nature of theatrical productions. It is not unheard of for commercial fashion designers to lend their talents to theatre costume departments. For the former it is an exciting new challenge, while the latter view it as a way to appeal to contemporary trends and an opportunity to welcome a fresh viewpoint on designs and productions that often run annually for decades. In my photos below one can observe designs by <a href="http://joannaklimas.com/" target="_blank">Joanna Klimas</a> as well as <a href="http://www.gosiabaczynska.com/" target="_blank">Gosia Baczynska</a> (perhaps better known internationally since Kate Middleton <a href="http://www.elle.com/fashion/celebrity-style/news/a46677/kate-middleton-scribble-dress-poland/" target="_blank">wore one of her gowns</a> during her July 2017 visit to Poland). just one look at the silver bejewelled slinky gown and feathered fascinator that Baczynska created for the protagonist in Verdi's <i>La Traviata</i> (Warsaw National Opera, M. Trelinski, 2010), and one has not the slightest doubt that this is a designer destined for great things.</div>
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<i>Theater: It's On Our Heads</i> is a peek behind the curtain into the studios of those who rarely recieve due appreciation for their work. Along with previous exhibitions about dresses and shoes, it is a symbol of gratitude and acknowledgement for the work that can be difficult to fully appreciate when seated far away from the stage, surrounded by gleaming lights. Seldom do we thank these artists and creators at the end of a production and therefore I feel it is our duty to do so by visiting The Opera Gallery - especially since the entrance is free!</div>
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The title hat features the design of Warsaw's National Opera/Grand Theatre by Antonio Corrazi and Bohdan Pniewski.</div>
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Headdresses from Stravinsky's <i>Rite of Spring</i>. Choreography adapted, from Waclaw Nizynski's original, by Millicent Hodson, 2011. Designed by Nikolaj Roerich / Kenneth Archer.</div>
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Wreaths from Karol Kurpinski's <i>Krakovians and Mountaineers</i>, dir. Janusz Jozefowicz, 2007, designs by Maria Balcerek AND from Wladyslaw Zelenski's <i>Goplana</i>, dir. Janusz Wisniewski, 2016, designs by Janusz Wisniewski. </div>
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Hanna's wreath from Franz Lehar's <i>The Merry Widow</i>. Dir. Maciej Wojtyszko, 2002. Designed by Izabela Chelkowska.</div>
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Kokoshnik's from Tchaikovsky's <i>Mazeppa</i>. Choreography by Jurij Grigorowicz, 2011. Designs by Andrzej Kreutz Majewski.</div>
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Middle design by Joanna Klimas for Tchaikovsky's <i>Onegin</i>, dir. Mariusz Trelinski, 2002.</div>
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Headband from Franz Lehar's <i>The Merry Widow</i>, dir. Maciej Wojtyszko, 2002. Designed by Izabela Chelkowska.</div>
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Cloistress cornette from Mozart's <i>Don Giovanni</i>, dir. Mariusz Trelinski, 2002. Designed by Arkadius. </div>
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Nun's cornette from Nino Rota's <i>La Dolce Vita</i>. Choreography by Zofia Rudnicka, 2000. Designed by Izabela Chelkowska. </div>
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Masks from Hector Berlioz's <i>La damnation de Faust</i>. Dir. Achim Freier, 2003. Designs by Achim Freier and Axel Aust. </div>
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Today I would like to talk about the original range of <a href="http://world.coach.com/" target="_blank">Coach</a> handbags. For me, the ideal bag is one that is simple, durable, versatile and timeless. The <i>Coach Classics</i> line, as these handbags are generally referred to, fulfil all these requirements perfectly. Founded in New York City in 1941, Coach thrived on their leather-handling expertise and became known for creating finely-crafted but practical accessories. Regarded today as a distinctly American brand, with a national tie similar to Tommy Hilfiger or Michael Kors, Coach remains up-to-date with changing fashions and advertising strategies (remember their Fall 2013 campaign with Karlie Kloss and Liu Wen - I loved it... but maybe that's because I was born in NYC!).</div>
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However, as much as I value the Coach brand and wish it continued success, I cannot help but notice that the designs which capture my heart most, are no longer available. A proud possession in the 80s and 90s, these simple, undecorated, classic bags were believed not to appeal to the more frivolous styles of the early 2000s and were substituted for accessories made of combined materials monogramed with the letter "C". While these new designs did become fashion favourites themselves, let's not forget that fashion is cyclical and less is (always) more. After a decade and a half, demand for timeless simplicity and designs that last unsurprisingly returned. Coach has since attempted to create an updated version of its classic line and launch models which borrow design features from the originals. Although some of Coach's modern bags do occasionally tempt me, it is the vintage ones that are forever etched in my memory!</div>
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My own first acquisition from the Coach Classics line was the Willis bag and then the Regina model. Pictured in the title photograph, they are both made from black cowhide leather and were purchased online -- the former on <a href="https://marketplace.asos.com/boutiques/vintage" target="_blank">Asos Marketplace</a> and the latter through Ebay. I filmed a video (below) featuring additional information as well as reviews of both bags for anyone considering acquiring one. The full range of classic bags contained more than the five models pictured in the photograph below and I often stumble upon alternative versions that fit seamlessly into the line. It truly must have been a <i>very </i>popular bag.</div>
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Below: An excerpt from a catalogue advertising the <i>Shoulder Purse</i>.<br />
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Above: A photo from an outfit post by Blair, writer of the blog <a href="http://the-atlantic-pacific.com/" target="_blank">Atlantic-Pacific</a>, from August 2011 - the bags made a brief comeback around this time and they have been on my radar ever since.</div>
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