I’m a sucker for editorials inspired by films especially when the film of reference is immediately recognisable. I knew Margot Tenenbaum from Wes Anderson’s 2001 film, The Royal Tenenbaums was somewhat a film fashion icon with that dark, shrewd eyeliner, neat side parted blonde bob, vintage fur coats and tennis dresses. However, this is the… Continue reading Tenenbaum on Paper
Category: Film
The Yes/No in Fashion
What is it about Chloe Sevigny that makes her such aningenue in the fashion world? First she starred in the mini film Carousel for Ritz Fine Jewellery. Now she is in another short film entitled ‘Myself’ by photographer Marcelo Krasilcic. The mini-movie is one of the 25 entries, curated by Diane Pernet and Dino Dinco… Continue reading The Yes/No in Fashion
Polly Maggoo Resurrected
With an amazing looking Freja Beha on the cover of Numero magazine, how could I NOT buy this month’s Numéro magazine. The editorial which I loved the most was the one entitled Une Touriste à Paris, shot by Luciana Val and Franco Musso. There are definitely direct references to the cult fashion film Qui êtes-vous… Continue reading Polly Maggoo Resurrected
The Devil Wears Slightly Disappointing Clothes
In recent years, I haven’t been impressed by that many contemporary films’ wardrobe styling. Each time I read ‘stylish’ in a Marie Claire/Glamour film review, for me, it often translates to ‘boring’ and predictable. So I sat up and listened when I heard Patricia Field, ex-stylist of Sex and the City was in charge of… Continue reading The Devil Wears Slightly Disappointing Clothes