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Kings of Vintage: Become a Wild One

George — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:00:31 +0000

Marlon Brando’s image as Johnny in cult biker film The Wild One made biker style the choice look for the young, rebellious youth of Fifties America. Everyone wanted to be - or be with- the bad boy. Everyone wanted a leather jacket. All the boys dreamt of riding a Triumph motorcycle, their sideburns waving in the [...]

TV series we love: Miss Marple

Lena — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:59:17 +0000

Sleuthing has never been so in fashion with more and more stylish celebs lining up for cameos in the new and fabulously nostalgic TV version of Miss Marple. Laura Terry takes a closer look. Set against the idyllic countryside backdrop of the Forties, our lead female heroine is in fact a little old lady with a razor-sharp mind, [...]

We love your luscious red locks, Vintage Queen no 58

Lena — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:00:56 +0000

With her amazing red locks – so very Rita Hayworth – our lovely Vintage Queen number 58 looks like a Forties war time pin-up. A huge vintage fan, Britta lives and breathes the vintage lifestyle every day from her love for history to immaculate sense of style. My name is Britta and I live in Stockholm, [...]

The Vintage Librarian reviews: Marilyn Monroe: A Life in Pictures

Lena — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:59:33 +0000

Our lovely Vintage Librarian Claire Pursglove is a great admirer of the legendary Marilyn Monroe, and this week she is reviewing a new book on the actress. Does it live up to her expectations? Marilyn Monroe: A Life in Pictures Pavilion Books, £25.00 I’ve picked up a fair few Marilyn books in my time, but this coffee table [...]

Add some glamour to Valentine’s with vintage bedwear

Lena — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 08:01:55 +0000

When it comes to being sexy the vintage way, being only a tad revealing and leaving much to the imagination is definitely the right approach. The glamorous vixens of the past would rather swish around in long nightgowns and luxurious bad jackets that would only hint at their curves than simply show them off. If you [...]

Inspired by vintage: Claire Danes

Lena — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 08:00:02 +0000

From her angelic dresses in Romeo + Juliet to her Thirties style in Me and Orson Welles, Claire Danes has had her fair share of vintage-inspired costumes. Laura Terry takes a look at her roles and retro fashions. Our fashion love affair with Claire Danes first began when she starred in a little known film called [...]

Take your spring wardrobe inspiration from Roman Holiday

Lena — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 08:01:16 +0000

Spring is surely just around the corner now, making us want to banish our winter woolen jumpers to the darkest corners of our wardrobes. It’s about time for skirts, blouses and sandals, and this spring we are taking inspiration from Audrey Hepburn. Abby Clyndes takes a look at Audrey’s style in fabulous romcom Roman Holiday. Once again the time [...]

Valentines Day special: Win a Breakfast at Tiffany’s poster

Lena — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 08:00:35 +0000

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and if you are stuck for ideas what to do, or are sans partner and are looking to treat yourself, then a special BFI viewing of Breakfast at Tiffany’s on the day might be the right thing for you. Plus here you have the chance to win a [...]

QueensOfVintage exclusive: We chat to A Fine Frenzy’s Alison Sudol

Lena — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:00:38 +0000

Alison Sudol, age 24, is the leader of A Fine Frenzy, which she introduced to the world with the 2007 album One Cell In The Sea. The project established her as one of the most talented young singers and songwriters around: it received rave reviews and reached Number One on Billboard’s “Heatseeker” charts. But with [...]

Saucy Valentine’s gift: do your own pin-up photo shoot

Lena — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 07:55:20 +0000

London based photographer Julia Boggio found herself looking at pictures of women from the Forties and Fifties and wondered: “How in the world did they have time to look like that every day?” Her deep fascination with design, fashion and styling from the era has led her to explore the wonderful world of pin-up photography. Earlier this year [...]