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Mystery Monday: Jack Potter’s Drawing and Thinking

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Laura Peluso

I thought someone might mention the names Vuillard and Toulouse-Lautrec this week! Jack Potter (1927 – 2002), best known for his fashion illustrations in the 1950s, found inspiration in the work of Toulouse-Lautrec and Vuillard. Though his style is reminiscent of these famous … Continue reading →

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Designer Highlight: Muriel King

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Keren Ben-Horin

Mostly forgotten today Muriel King, an illustrator turned designer, was on the rise during the 1930s. She was born in 1900 in Bayview, Washington. While attending university as an art student, she designed theater costumes. She later moved to New … Continue reading →

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2012 in review

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Keren Ben-Horin

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: 19,000 people fit into the new Barclays Center to see Jay-Z perform. This blog was viewed about 59,000 times in 2012. If it were … Continue reading →

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RIP Lea Gottlieb

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Keren Ben-Horin

I was so saddened by the news that fashion designer Lea Gottlieb passed away last Saturday afternoon, she was 94. She lived long and exciting life and inspired many with energy, love of life, and her relentless study of all things beautiful. … Continue reading →

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Mystery Monday

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Laura Peluso

As Hurricane Sandy arrives, and those of us on the East Coast prepare to wait out the storm (and perhaps wade through the aftermath), here’s another mystery for you: Who is this dapper gentleman? What fashion accessory bears his name? … Continue reading →

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2 Years Giveaway- winner announced

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Keren Ben-Horin

Thanks to everyone who participated and liked us on FB. Please go to our page to find out who is the new owner of two vintage covers of Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar! On another note, you must have noticed that … Continue reading →

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Mystery Monday: Solved!

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Laura Peluso

Yes, these lovely ladies are from the Weaving Workshop! The Barbican’s recent exhibit, Bauhaus: Art as Life, has renewed public interest in the Bauhaus school. The exhibit showcased the designs, fine art, and crafts produced by the students and Masters … Continue reading →

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Guest Post- War in Conflict: World War I, Haute Couture and the Fashionable Body (Part II)

Posted on September 8, 2012 by Keren Ben-Horin

By Katy Conover  Katy Conover is currently working as a research assistant at the Victoria & Albert Museum on the upcoming “Hollywood Costume” exhibition. She received her MA from the RCA/V&A program in History of Design. Her current research focus on early … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Lagerfeld’s Questionable Legacy

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Keren Ben-Horin

By Cary O’dell Cary O’Dell’s work has appeared on PopMatters.com, Thoughtcatalog.com and Wornthrough.com.  His book, “June Cleaver Was a Feminist!  Reconsidering the Female Character of Early Television,” will be published in the fall by McFarland.  He works for the Library … Continue reading →

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We turn 2 and you get 2 gifts!

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Keren Ben-Horin

To celebrate our second birthday we are giving away two original vintage covers of Vogue and/or Harper’s Bazaar to one lucky reader. To enter, go to our Facebook page (link on the right), like us and tell us what is your … Continue reading →

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