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Tag Archives: Cary O’dell
Eight Memorable Fashion Moments
By Cary O’dell As we all know, fashion comes and…goes. And, yet, for all its transitory properties, there comes along, once in a while, truly staggering, time-freezing incidents that forever impact not only the world of fashion, the world at … Continue reading
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Tagged 1940s fashion, 1960s fashion, 1970s Fashion, 1980s fashion, 20th Century Fashion History, bikini, Cary O'dell, Cecil Beaton, Charles James, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix, Coco Chanel, Diane Von Furstenberg, House of Chanel, House of Dior, Jacques Heim, Le smoking, Mary Quant, mini skirt
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Guest Post: After Yves
By Cary O’dell Such is the power and influence of Yves Saint Laurent that when he announced his retirement in early 2002 from his namesake fashion house, it was reported not only in the fashion press but via all aspects … Continue reading
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Tagged Cary O'dell, Helen Mirren, MET, Punk, The Costume Institute, Vivienne Westwood, Yves Saint Laurent
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Guest Post: Fashion’s Other Grace: In Defense of Ms. Mirabella
By Cary O’Dell Next to “wearable” and “practical,” her name might be the two most controversial words in fashion today. When it is spoken—if it is spoke at all—it’s often whispered. Such is the still lingering pall over her. Her. … Continue reading
Guest Post: In Defense of Trends
By Cary O’Dell Almost as frequently as the fashion fleet rings the death knell for the couture, various writers and bloggers also chime in with another bit of fashion “news.” Namely that fashion trends are now a thing of the … Continue reading
Guest Post: The Making of a Fashion Icon
By Cary O’Dell In the world of fashion, the term “icon” is bandied about almost as frequently as the words “brilliant” and “fabulous.” And, granted, innumerable women like Lady Gaga, Madonna, Cher, Sharon Stone, Sophia Loren and Charlotte Rampling (to … Continue reading
Guest Post: Fashion, Reconsidered
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
Guest Post: Lagerfeld’s Questionable Legacy
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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