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Garbo's Last Silents-1929
Creme de la Creme Posted by Inge Gregusch on Jun 26, 2015
The following is my contribution to the CLASSIC MOVIE HISTORY PROJECT BLOGATHON, June 26-28, 2015, hosted by Movies, Silently and sponsored by Flicker Alley.
As the 1920s drew to an end, Greta Garbo had not yet agreed to do any talking pictures. She had, however, graduated from playi read more
Miriam Hopkins in Pre-Code Mode
Creme de la Creme Posted by Inge Gregusch on Feb 5, 2015
Fast and Loose, 1930:
The Smiling Lieutenant, 1931:
24 Hours, 1931:
Two Kinds of Women, 1932:
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The Twelve Design Days of Christmas
Creme de la Creme Posted by Inge Gregusch on Dec 28, 2014
On the first day of Christmas, Hollywood gave to me:
Dorothy Seastrom wearing fur-trimmed, draped satin--in the fashion show sequence of the 1925 film, "The Dressmaker from Paris", Travis Banton's first assignment as movie costume designer.
On the second day of Christmas, Hol read more
Gilda's "Amado Mio" Gown at Auction
Creme de la Creme Posted by Inge Gregusch on Nov 24, 2014
On November 24, 2014 TCM & Bonhams are presenting the CLASSIC MOVIE MEMORABILIA AUCTION. Among the treasures to be sold is the Jean Louis designed two-piece gown Rita Hayworth wears in the 1946 film classic, Gilda.
Rita Hayworth in Gilda publicity shot
While read more
Elegant Evelyn Brent
Creme de la Creme Posted by Inge Gregusch on Nov 17, 2014
With her curly bobbed hair and perfect profile, petite Evelyn Brent was a stylish actress with serious star power during the 1920s.
'Feathers':
When Brent was cast in Josef von Sternberg's 1927 silent classic Underworld costumed by Travis Banton, it was fashion magic. Th read more
Adrian Beats the Winter Blues
Creme de la Creme Posted by Inge Gregusch on Nov 16, 2014
During The Golden Age of Hollywood, MGM costumer, Gilbert Adrian was one of THE greatest fashion innovators, famed for the legendary day and evening wear he designed for the Studio's A-list stars.
Less flashy, but equally intricate and beautifully structur read more
Jewison's Jewel: The Thomas Crown Affair
Creme de la Creme Posted by Inge Gregusch on Oct 9, 2014
In 1968 Canadian film maker Norman Jewison produced and directed a rare gem of a movie. He used revolutionary film editing techniques in the form of split-screen images, which had been introduced at Expo '67 in Montreal.
The score was written by Michel Legrand, an read more
SILENT SIRENS: It's a Wrap!
Creme de la Creme Posted by Inge Gregusch on May 12, 2014
The lovely ladies of Hollywood's Silent Era have some serious panache with headbands, scarves, turbans, tiaras--and just about any other accessory that makes those faces even more fabulous. Join Crème de la Crème as we take a peek: Ravishing in Red: read more
HOLLYWOOD HATS: It's a Wrap!
Creme de la Creme Posted by Inge Gregusch on May 12, 2014
The lovely ladies of Hollywood's Silent Era have some serious panache with headbands, scarves, turbans, tiaras--and just about any other accessory that makes those faces even more fabulous. Join Crème de la Crème as we take a peek: Ravishing in Red: read more
SILENT STARS: 'Twenties Toppers
Creme de la Creme Posted by Inge Gregusch on May 9, 2014
Hollywood's prettiest and most stylish cover girls in a salute to the headgear of the 1920s, painted by the great cover artists of the time: Rolf Armstrong, Charles Sheldon, Henry Clive and more:
Mary Pickford's ribboned straw ushers in the decade-1919
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Happy Birthday, Audrey! (2)
Creme de la Creme Posted by Inge Gregusch on May 4, 2014
In 1971, renowned Fashion Photographer Henry Clarke snapped these captivating, ethereal images of superstar, Audrey Hepburn for UK VOGUE.
UK VOGUE Cover-April 1971
It was the height of the "Peasant Look" of the early 1970s: pretty printed florals; ruff read more
HOLLYWOOD HATS-PART ONE: Audrey!
Creme de la Creme Posted by Inge Gregusch on Apr 9, 2014
1960s Flower Power: Photo-Howell Conant
Audrey Hepburn has captivated us with her beauty and style from the day she first stepped onto the Broadway stage as Gigi. Colette, the author of the 1945 novel, had spotted her on the French Riviera set of Monte Carlo Baby and is rumo read more
HOLLYWOOD LACES AND VEILS
Creme de la Creme Posted by Inge Gregusch on Mar 25, 2014
HOLD THE EASTER BONNETS! March 5th was Ash Wednesday, bringing the season of Lent to the Roman Catholic world. In keeping with this period of reflection, Crème de la Crème presents some veiled, somber glamour as only Hollywood can provide: Gloria read more
OH, YOU BEAUTIFUL DOLL! JOAN CRAWFORD
Creme de la Creme Posted by Inge Gregusch on Jan 3, 2014
Joan Crawford was one of the best-dressed film actresses of all time. She was muse to great photographers like George Hurrell as well as to brilliant MGM designer, Adrian.
Joan wrapped in a garland of her beloved gardenias, 1935
Joan, like read more
Christmas Present: Greta Garbo in ROMANCE
Creme de la Creme Posted by Inge Gregusch on Dec 18, 2013
In 1930, Greta Garbo absolutely dazzled in her second MGM talking picture, Romance. Exquisitely photographed by William Daniels and directed by the Oscar-nominated Clarence Brown it is truly a Christmas gift worthy of being under any tree.
A st read more
Camille "a la" Nazimova - Chapter 2
Creme de la Creme Posted by Inge Gregusch on Aug 19, 2013
IN PART ONE:
Law student Armand Duval (Rudolph Valentino) met Parisian courtesan Marguerite Gautier, (Alla Nazimova) and was instantly attracted to her. At her post Opera party, he was horrified by the hangers-on with whom she surrounded herself, as wel read more
Camille 'a la' Nazimova
Creme de la Creme Posted by Inge Gregusch on Jul 11, 2013
In 1921, Alla Nazimova teamed up with Natacha Rambova to film a modern dress version of 'La Dame aux camelias' by Alexandre Dumas fils. Nazimova had been a smash hit on Broadway, starring in Ibsen's 'A Doll's House' and 'Hedda Gabler', even having a theatre named afte read more
Natacha Rambova: Portraits of an Artist
Creme de la Creme Posted by Inge Gregusch on Jul 8, 2013
While researching a post on the 1921 film "Camille", I was struck by the brains, creativity and beauty of the costume and set designer, Natacha Rambova.
The exotic bohemian look of Natacha Rambova
Natacha was born Winifred K read more
TWIGGY AT BIBA: RETRO DECO STYLE
Creme de la Creme Posted by Inge Gregusch on Apr 19, 2013
In the early 1970s BIBA on the Kings Road in London was THE place to shop, browse and just BE. The film "Bonnie and Clyde" had started a trend toward retro 1920s and 1930s fashion and makeup: draping, turbans; dark lips; smoky eyes. The store itself was a masterpiece of Art Nouveau and Ar read more
AUDREY HEPBURN HITS THE ROAD
Creme de la Creme Posted by Inge Gregusch on Sep 20, 2012
By 1966, this was Audrey Hepburn (below): iconic beauty, fashionista and muse to Paris couturier, Hubert de Givenchy.
Givenchy had created L'Interdit, one of the world's finest fragrances for her. He custom designed a read more