tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64246370936485217252026-09-30T07:44:03.891+07:00Bring back some good or bad memoriesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger21666125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424637093648521725.post-66080214964833185232026-09-30T07:10:21.837+07:002026-09-30T07:10:21.837+07:00These fascinating vintage photos capture the everyday street fashion of the 1930s. From tailored coats and elegant dresses to practical workwear and casual ensembles, the images reveal how ordinary people dressed as they moved through city streets and public spaces.<div><br></div><div>Details such as hats, gloves, footwear, and carefully composed silhouettes reflect both the economic realities of the decade and the enduring sense of style that defined the era. These photos offer a vivid and authentic record of 1930s street fashion as it was truly worn.</div><div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZfnED7FnUJpfcCH7P8zs96azmCBuicQxzpPyDAFJO_D7fFKfl-kaV3ZXjDlqJ8aFShsqF_R0OfisHf82f6TVwtnPSEprIKhUCq8znfUBlwa_o_8Pgk7ppfbIMdvwjlqglPm2tZs0pr8nUWVPJZvCls6RhpDjeyj7QnzPEbt_e15wi4rooho-OaPpUyWTX/s800/1930s-street-fashion-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="521" data-original-width="800" height="416" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZfnED7FnUJpfcCH7P8zs96azmCBuicQxzpPyDAFJO_D7fFKfl-kaV3ZXjDlqJ8aFShsqF_R0OfisHf82f6TVwtnPSEprIKhUCq8znfUBlwa_o_8Pgk7ppfbIMdvwjlqglPm2tZs0pr8nUWVPJZvCls6RhpDjeyj7QnzPEbt_e15wi4rooho-OaPpUyWTX/w640-h416/1930s-street-fashion-1.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipXeXxkEd9utPsczYCISeafXU3EB4FB4n8RXNSi2YlxwKjFeUN_iQ82zO6qmtyjlJUSfH7T9aSQrX-ZRybEo3ikrXydoPsHPWXoUApDL8C1HTjowp6ghherhpJ-F-NaT8sM3mquuf3MM5LDEvPRH_ZCQOLGr-bFlGWJdEp87f-69mI8-WNC5neKdNwS7Rm/s800/1930s-street-fashion-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="730" data-original-width="800" height="584" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipXeXxkEd9utPsczYCISeafXU3EB4FB4n8RXNSi2YlxwKjFeUN_iQ82zO6qmtyjlJUSfH7T9aSQrX-ZRybEo3ikrXydoPsHPWXoUApDL8C1HTjowp6ghherhpJ-F-NaT8sM3mquuf3MM5LDEvPRH_ZCQOLGr-bFlGWJdEp87f-69mI8-WNC5neKdNwS7Rm/w640-h584/1930s-street-fashion-2.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkxM38rZJO4EC9cnJVEmoqKA5OSsiBK71CBffFysF06hh4tPqqLUWeMiSu4QDhNWiFPQLq8wB1Q7Mvs9BVCOQ8E5VZ8VVV8ASoZHHsf7jE3D1-v3OooVw8YenYBy9brqa02ECYMKenlhgzHNPGy_PaCq-KFlk-KVuNETIJW4bWLc4Wz8iAF54BiGfBqi_5/s920/1930s-street-fashion-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="920" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkxM38rZJO4EC9cnJVEmoqKA5OSsiBK71CBffFysF06hh4tPqqLUWeMiSu4QDhNWiFPQLq8wB1Q7Mvs9BVCOQ8E5VZ8VVV8ASoZHHsf7jE3D1-v3OooVw8YenYBy9brqa02ECYMKenlhgzHNPGy_PaCq-KFlk-KVuNETIJW4bWLc4Wz8iAF54BiGfBqi_5/s1600/1930s-street-fashion-3.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimRrAVVWDlM8b-Et8jsngiRbX46WllbVmp_raxgs6OUiXv9wBo_8jwZEazbNzPjF0YbmfMyz6jgog0lDvwmW6q_3Y4n6rGXu261bkB3YPdsCYn-LBxtkBOcfCOkOtBhmzCuaLZntIk_CK57vR-_eRZxBT37a9gFOcx_uQ6ssQM1cGKL8KWa_rjsr0obmml/s800/1930s-street-fashion-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="795" data-original-width="800" height="636" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimRrAVVWDlM8b-Et8jsngiRbX46WllbVmp_raxgs6OUiXv9wBo_8jwZEazbNzPjF0YbmfMyz6jgog0lDvwmW6q_3Y4n6rGXu261bkB3YPdsCYn-LBxtkBOcfCOkOtBhmzCuaLZntIk_CK57vR-_eRZxBT37a9gFOcx_uQ6ssQM1cGKL8KWa_rjsr0obmml/w640-h636/1930s-street-fashion-4.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiySt24g-fUvz5uTbu6hkPMDkbxDaa50CJAamOH2DW7ZHy7FT8L1lmObZTrIHOGyRCy0EnXSr6_foA-UG9lN3aPx4OtMBx2hEmRxbGXkrhrjBre-awm_-_x7Rcp7Eks3zKoDm3bLey4ouxHJPW_UjRNYwXbXZsaGKPpgPf9qNHKxJmLIASf3FP4OGp6a4cy/s800/1930s-street-fashion-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="692" data-original-width="800" height="554" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiySt24g-fUvz5uTbu6hkPMDkbxDaa50CJAamOH2DW7ZHy7FT8L1lmObZTrIHOGyRCy0EnXSr6_foA-UG9lN3aPx4OtMBx2hEmRxbGXkrhrjBre-awm_-_x7Rcp7Eks3zKoDm3bLey4ouxHJPW_UjRNYwXbXZsaGKPpgPf9qNHKxJmLIASf3FP4OGp6a4cy/w640-h554/1930s-street-fashion-5.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><span></span><a href="http://www.vintag.es/2026/09/1930s-street-fashion.html#more">See more »</a>Quynh Nguyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16274121998354621123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424637093648521725.post-70358292732998804622026-09-30T00:46:15.037+07:002026-09-30T01:01:56.699+07:00In 1974, famed American photographer Jack Mitchell photographed actress and comedic icon Madeline Kahn at his studio in New York City. The studio session captured Kahn during a major turning point in her career, 1974 was the landmark year she starred in two of Mel Brooks’ iconic comedies, <i>Blazing Saddles</i> (as Lili Von Shtupp, earning her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress) and <i>Young Frankenstein</i> (as Elizabeth).<div><br></div><div><div>Jack Mitchell was renowned for his black-and-white portraits of cultural figures, dancers, artists, and actors for publications like <i>The New York Times</i>, <i>After Dark</i>, and <i>Dance Magazine</i>. The session featured classic mid-1970s studio lighting, crisp contrast against dark backgrounds, clean rim lighting, and creative double-exposure techniques combining profile and direct-facing angles.</div><div><br></div><div>Captured during her rise as one of the preeminent comedic actresses of modern American cinema and theater, balancing her broad comedic presence with understated studio portraiture.</div></div><div><div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk5fMIX3mvjsciDKMVW9jJck7C7Dou4U06e0IqXT19n2jXlV61BPTNuDlUBRaG07A0AbFzmyN39ytCWJ4dWdFdUH9VT8y0TGsGqBG75qEbdHon_cEs4ZdUJxlkG3sALZ5uEEdEZh2DMwSgCk-i1i4hRZG4_OZwzDSgojuOTiuPd3AzULZcezxGW16-LlJ8/s1200/madeline-kahn-by-jack-mitchell-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk5fMIX3mvjsciDKMVW9jJck7C7Dou4U06e0IqXT19n2jXlV61BPTNuDlUBRaG07A0AbFzmyN39ytCWJ4dWdFdUH9VT8y0TGsGqBG75qEbdHon_cEs4ZdUJxlkG3sALZ5uEEdEZh2DMwSgCk-i1i4hRZG4_OZwzDSgojuOTiuPd3AzULZcezxGW16-LlJ8/w640-h640/madeline-kahn-by-jack-mitchell-1.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Starring alongside Laurence Olivier as Mr. Darcy, Garson brought her signature grace, intelligence, and a distinctly buoyant, “pert” comedic timing to Jane Austen’s most famous heroine.<div><br></div><div><div>This classic Hollywood production stands out due to several unique stylistic and narrative departures from the original 1813 novel. Instead of the historically accurate, high-waisted Regency-era silhouettes, the film opted for elaborate, wide-skirted 1830s–1840s Victorian-style gowns. The studio reportedly reused these costumes from other large productions like Jezebel to cut down costs during the build-up to World War II.</div><div><br></div><div>Garson was 36 years old when the movie was released, considerably older than the book’s 20-year-old Elizabeth. To fit her mature, leading-lady presence, the film adapted the story to make Elizabeth the eldest Bennet sister instead of Jane.</div><div><br></div><div>The script was co-written by famed British novelist Aldous Huxley and Jane Murfin. Rather than adapting the book directly, they based their narrative heavily on a 1936 Broadway stage adaptation by Helen Jerome, resulting in a condensed, fast-paced comedy of manners that omitted major characters like the Gardiners and Georgiana Darcy.</div><div><br></div><div>Despite these Hollywood alterations, Garson’s chemistry with Olivier and her vibrant portrayal won over critics, cementing this film as the first major cinematic bridge to bring Austen’s masterwork to worldwide audiences. The film was a major box-office success and earned critical acclaim, solidifying Garson’s status as one of MGM’s leading dramatic actresses leading into her Academy Award-winning role in <i>Mrs. Miniver</i> (1942).</div><div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNXIL0E9Ueu2hqPa1WepYJVu3ej7dA4ZGg8pHMOpB2sFkBCGKog-VgD5VdgirQVktRulIMJftp_zTqeAWD91YawJ6MT-49tyb3NtAOyxG1MQLTBzlQzGdAEwSG_7TNLxpsAd0wA02Jo3D4DCa5G53Zyc-SyvbDX5Fd0mB3V9LcKrJnSR3_e29zUnTROnie/s829/greer-garson-pride-and-prejudice-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="829" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNXIL0E9Ueu2hqPa1WepYJVu3ej7dA4ZGg8pHMOpB2sFkBCGKog-VgD5VdgirQVktRulIMJftp_zTqeAWD91YawJ6MT-49tyb3NtAOyxG1MQLTBzlQzGdAEwSG_7TNLxpsAd0wA02Jo3D4DCa5G53Zyc-SyvbDX5Fd0mB3V9LcKrJnSR3_e29zUnTROnie/s1600/greer-garson-pride-and-prejudice-1.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMmtBDal3Q7-uyVB16Ts5a4csH7iriHTBZ5giIFUfKTi5WGLwU1uMy7HL18wQKL_bdCU9McwEFiesydhD_fQrj5_Wb_Ht7zkH-bE-GQ1fQ7gX0oilklMfEFizlHsC6mw0Xr1yiuFxMzHHv3_vaHol1BjChY-mRhLahLexHihUTQ1uXc2XaC66YZNDP-tx6/s823/greer-garson-pride-and-prejudice-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="823" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMmtBDal3Q7-uyVB16Ts5a4csH7iriHTBZ5giIFUfKTi5WGLwU1uMy7HL18wQKL_bdCU9McwEFiesydhD_fQrj5_Wb_Ht7zkH-bE-GQ1fQ7gX0oilklMfEFizlHsC6mw0Xr1yiuFxMzHHv3_vaHol1BjChY-mRhLahLexHihUTQ1uXc2XaC66YZNDP-tx6/s1600/greer-garson-pride-and-prejudice-2.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtQEo3k-wB2Vdd71RBKrMSzL1FAh6raJqTCLN7s95etPpZJdoP6UyY7wtod4guQ5OH76tAKUgxYxz8Mjvzx9o2GEkm6DW3ncNuBHVJNEGrOc6uRVLHESEO-LGSu3RbRpKyUiq6BzZLIJ6GViUbhxENnCDRsUCwsRH6nLLsbYUzt1-R2lIUt8e7RIwIumth/s880/greer-garson-pride-and-prejudice-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="880" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtQEo3k-wB2Vdd71RBKrMSzL1FAh6raJqTCLN7s95etPpZJdoP6UyY7wtod4guQ5OH76tAKUgxYxz8Mjvzx9o2GEkm6DW3ncNuBHVJNEGrOc6uRVLHESEO-LGSu3RbRpKyUiq6BzZLIJ6GViUbhxENnCDRsUCwsRH6nLLsbYUzt1-R2lIUt8e7RIwIumth/s1600/greer-garson-pride-and-prejudice-3.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9pTV5YP7PHa35wnOyqu4mN-aOnVVHL4kONqmEJYKywWA2qnaK5RyOO6-6MY2b5Efp7PSI_lkpMcUHJln6lZHNsVt8fDPjHNwySwnf2la0SfeTyuHiA2Gn1qUt5m22qKLRcu-4Xv471I06Fob4-utQWKP3wibLNNoSqe7UUtLDNCeZDRWeYbCiqvrVi5zt/s896/greer-garson-pride-and-prejudice-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="896" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9pTV5YP7PHa35wnOyqu4mN-aOnVVHL4kONqmEJYKywWA2qnaK5RyOO6-6MY2b5Efp7PSI_lkpMcUHJln6lZHNsVt8fDPjHNwySwnf2la0SfeTyuHiA2Gn1qUt5m22qKLRcu-4Xv471I06Fob4-utQWKP3wibLNNoSqe7UUtLDNCeZDRWeYbCiqvrVi5zt/s1600/greer-garson-pride-and-prejudice-4.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1KQG6Xu3Tx-H2IqycuSYysidJ8wpWG7lfWkIVGZ5hoMxzTiLNaHvuu_zsC1bOnf0dJa7cMIF5WWjGJ5vyTIXTK1UuYg2dqCvxGbnGLqmrf-vvpY1J-bOqtinRv81fzt-MvNz9Y7cifE3cPHk5pSa58m4eYHgKV1ft1Po_7Y8G-Nx95HpHfJnbFUywO562/s788/greer-garson-pride-and-prejudice-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1KQG6Xu3Tx-H2IqycuSYysidJ8wpWG7lfWkIVGZ5hoMxzTiLNaHvuu_zsC1bOnf0dJa7cMIF5WWjGJ5vyTIXTK1UuYg2dqCvxGbnGLqmrf-vvpY1J-bOqtinRv81fzt-MvNz9Y7cifE3cPHk5pSa58m4eYHgKV1ft1Po_7Y8G-Nx95HpHfJnbFUywO562/s1600/greer-garson-pride-and-prejudice-5.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span></span></div></div><a href="http://www.vintag.es/2026/09/greer-garson-pride-and-prejudice.html#more">See more »</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424637093648521725.post-55930989634487990142026-09-29T15:35:15.143+07:002026-09-29T15:35:15.144+07:00Isabella Rossellini (born 1952) is an Italian-American actress and model, the daughter of legendary actress Ingrid Bergman and director Roberto Rossellini.<div><br></div><div>Rossellini rose to international prominence in the 1980s as both a celebrated fashion model, most notably as the longtime face of Lancôme, and a compelling screen presence. Her breakthrough film role came in David Lynch’s <i>Blue Velvet</i> (1986), followed by appearances in films such as <i>Wild at Heart</i>, <i>Death Becomes Her</i>, and many others.</div><div><br></div><div>Known for her distinctive beauty, intelligence, and versatility, Rossellini has sustained a long career across cinema, modeling, and later creative projects, remaining one of the most recognizable and enduring figures of late-20th-century culture. These striking photos capture the beauty, presence, and timeless elegance of Isabella Rossellini, an icon of both film and fashion.</div><div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfzVrDe3Ke5W1IUpzKeAufjXTDQAC11jgAz2Dyo2WQVBAHo4Abb8b6wrAYFQpvu-lwteNVdYp99DNxP2y3YPIMgDJihsCA0QTlh6lvcmbbYY9XAsBNi4RC0mRI-jZQQ_jheViaaqXljYPQnZ8bhfxU7j5PAaZtb0I9dbvi4rlZukEhvUXlNWPY0AfLaE6I/s800/isabella-rossellini-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="612" data-original-width="800" height="490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfzVrDe3Ke5W1IUpzKeAufjXTDQAC11jgAz2Dyo2WQVBAHo4Abb8b6wrAYFQpvu-lwteNVdYp99DNxP2y3YPIMgDJihsCA0QTlh6lvcmbbYY9XAsBNi4RC0mRI-jZQQ_jheViaaqXljYPQnZ8bhfxU7j5PAaZtb0I9dbvi4rlZukEhvUXlNWPY0AfLaE6I/w640-h490/isabella-rossellini-1.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgulpJSQSaJ7MlQCTq-SG7lIDDp0kDWCXoqaUlEFffIfsMr-7X0Ep5spTrN6dENBePzETdkZOeakQZIliKKM3gvy5ljVOrZ2qIBjnpraIBBYhJ39duKSy5nfZfN0ggm5KaXa6MfP1qR-KcSG33UXk-fNKBii8rCtdI9tmpckOOb82-M2fPegFFSbU5HsViI/s905/isabella-rossellini-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="905" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgulpJSQSaJ7MlQCTq-SG7lIDDp0kDWCXoqaUlEFffIfsMr-7X0Ep5spTrN6dENBePzETdkZOeakQZIliKKM3gvy5ljVOrZ2qIBjnpraIBBYhJ39duKSy5nfZfN0ggm5KaXa6MfP1qR-KcSG33UXk-fNKBii8rCtdI9tmpckOOb82-M2fPegFFSbU5HsViI/s1600/isabella-rossellini-2.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKZPYJ_S7IyYhzOR7SxJJOcxdZsztJGdOaGUzyLTm-Pt-NLlPjLU4PXTCg37GLiK2NE-4tZklbVYsbqrWvX4lO8bOqCGzF4Hep9KcKKofXIwuDTpjM5l84pp2LhpymeOI4TXH2Oa3F2unhY8ZPPsutqmbIhGkPrPHyZVv3hkGuTqR2Pxrog4zQgLYASlAo/s896/isabella-rossellini-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="896" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKZPYJ_S7IyYhzOR7SxJJOcxdZsztJGdOaGUzyLTm-Pt-NLlPjLU4PXTCg37GLiK2NE-4tZklbVYsbqrWvX4lO8bOqCGzF4Hep9KcKKofXIwuDTpjM5l84pp2LhpymeOI4TXH2Oa3F2unhY8ZPPsutqmbIhGkPrPHyZVv3hkGuTqR2Pxrog4zQgLYASlAo/s1600/isabella-rossellini-3.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiSOLNAXRZqtNrrNrOo2gFYuAxbfySq07O1j1nnYyI5vKKRspa7vBumSCoZlv65_Q9uZ_bzVYPANe7a3hmMm3pFC2cy4Dx026MUV_cBe4JkaA5cjTRLF8QPPzwRuUf34c4DVUXAognGva2gUk32h1k242SFtSwC73vTZ3q07igW1T6JZe9OycC476funRB/s966/isabella-rossellini-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="966" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiSOLNAXRZqtNrrNrOo2gFYuAxbfySq07O1j1nnYyI5vKKRspa7vBumSCoZlv65_Q9uZ_bzVYPANe7a3hmMm3pFC2cy4Dx026MUV_cBe4JkaA5cjTRLF8QPPzwRuUf34c4DVUXAognGva2gUk32h1k242SFtSwC73vTZ3q07igW1T6JZe9OycC476funRB/s1600/isabella-rossellini-4.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji2YBnUnarfoogIVXp6feDeraGEKcB919KsU7j_O7x7eBZifAT3BHvz1F3dz-HAPIgCxpJ-900ww26Omptvgu6JTTEil6OE6DQPkXDmK-ww5v8z-2bg-5Yv5R1Z6ciMMalZr-Wx1nojQCfRbtlEhXfU1kTnBINbviOL7TAWpDhS27887KnbV2K_u81IF9r/s780/isabella-rossellini-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="780" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji2YBnUnarfoogIVXp6feDeraGEKcB919KsU7j_O7x7eBZifAT3BHvz1F3dz-HAPIgCxpJ-900ww26Omptvgu6JTTEil6OE6DQPkXDmK-ww5v8z-2bg-5Yv5R1Z6ciMMalZr-Wx1nojQCfRbtlEhXfU1kTnBINbviOL7TAWpDhS27887KnbV2K_u81IF9r/s1600/isabella-rossellini-5.jpg"></a></div><br><span></span><a href="http://www.vintag.es/2026/09/isabella-rossellini.html#more">See more »</a>Quynh Nguyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16274121998354621123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424637093648521725.post-81061404249015018032026-09-29T14:28:01.853+07:002026-09-29T14:28:46.249+07:00In October 1951, renowned <i>LIFE</i> magazine photographer Lisa Larsen captured a famous series of portraits of a 20-year-old Anita Ekberg. Freshly crowned Miss Sweden, Ekberg had arrived in the United States to compete in the Miss America event as a guest of honor and to further her modeling career. The resulting <i>LIFE</i> magazine feature, headline-styled “Beautiful Maid of Malmo,” introduced the future cinematic icon to American audiences long before her legendary role in <i>La Dolce Vita</i>.<div><br /></div><div><div>Larsen captured Ekberg playfully making animated faces and expressive pouts for the camera, highlighting her lively personality alongside her classic blonde features. Several of the iconic images show Ekberg trying on dramatic fashions of the era, including a heavy, dark-veiled hat designed by Mr. John.</div><div><br /></div><div><div>At the urging of her mother, 19-year-old Ekberg entered and won the Miss Sweden competition in 1950. In 1951, she traveled to the United States to compete in the Miss Universe pageant. Although she did not win the crown, she placed as one of the six finalists. Her striking blonde, statuesque physique, and natural charisma immediately caught the eye of Hollywood talent scouts and high-profile figures like Howard Hughes.</div><div><br /></div><div>Following the pageant, she signed a contract with Universal Studios. Because she spoke very little English at the time, the studio system placed her into intensive training. She received lessons in drama, elocution, dancing, horseback riding, and fencing. Ekberg famously admitted later in life that she was spoiled by the system and preferred playing over working. 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The note he is holding says “I HAVE HAD A HAPPY LIFE AND THANK THE LORD. GOODBYE AND MAY GOD BLESS ALL!”. It was found on an undeveloped roll of film inside his camera after his body was discovered in the Alaskan wilderness.</div><div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvj6fBI10xdg1OD87Pb6-bUF_paQVzA__qwN6_1SSQ3fxPnA1Yb0fOmp3sL1ymmIqByfrGoHHBkLyuGO2G-xsR-A2rztd4pT_kF78mfIidW-vSuZC9A3NjhiwETLJG9IXKdzxVx9THrnwcyRdpvDK4318Urn8UDciiPxCiKu0-MNa_ad9-8SMqT3Mj3Ge5/s1200/chris-mccandless-last-photo-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="930" data-original-width="1200" height="496" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvj6fBI10xdg1OD87Pb6-bUF_paQVzA__qwN6_1SSQ3fxPnA1Yb0fOmp3sL1ymmIqByfrGoHHBkLyuGO2G-xsR-A2rztd4pT_kF78mfIidW-vSuZC9A3NjhiwETLJG9IXKdzxVx9THrnwcyRdpvDK4318Urn8UDciiPxCiKu0-MNa_ad9-8SMqT3Mj3Ge5/w640-h496/chris-mccandless-last-photo-1.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihszW-PHmS53X57eRu1rlArbx0kNpegdCOioaT4oQsXT9N8AYBUBw5jZP3pgpzoErCYvgTfFrQ3O6FLUMRDzfxs1cYSWqv7YS3hVLlScx4XMVLm0sEXlFjvq7b4Gfj55shabGLl-7dcUVNsLboKEVM-CQNLF32MKDA0BcDDRmYsyYr3hZnxAwZzG3x5-Cy/s1200/chris-mccandless-last-photo-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="738" data-original-width="1200" height="394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihszW-PHmS53X57eRu1rlArbx0kNpegdCOioaT4oQsXT9N8AYBUBw5jZP3pgpzoErCYvgTfFrQ3O6FLUMRDzfxs1cYSWqv7YS3hVLlScx4XMVLm0sEXlFjvq7b4Gfj55shabGLl-7dcUVNsLboKEVM-CQNLF32MKDA0BcDDRmYsyYr3hZnxAwZzG3x5-Cy/w640-h394/chris-mccandless-last-photo-2.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-7aCM8V_9Rnnc4Nj7O_3ORIAVB21KSo4m339i95-FiwKd62jBASPjTwdVrdqVnL2X5XadYGwsEbnh8kUO5eh710vI0MYKbjizVmNtdIDG54VQOd3p3FZi7uul15o6U8AtrjBfCL5OJgB11tFRILh4o6AH3dWCP5HrPCnD2yaEVhN7DrIGipGDdMT3cY6e/s1200/chris-mccandless-last-photo-3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="740" data-original-width="1200" height="394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-7aCM8V_9Rnnc4Nj7O_3ORIAVB21KSo4m339i95-FiwKd62jBASPjTwdVrdqVnL2X5XadYGwsEbnh8kUO5eh710vI0MYKbjizVmNtdIDG54VQOd3p3FZi7uul15o6U8AtrjBfCL5OJgB11tFRILh4o6AH3dWCP5HrPCnD2yaEVhN7DrIGipGDdMT3cY6e/w640-h394/chris-mccandless-last-photo-3.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><div><div>In May 1990, after graduating from Emory University, McCandless severed contact with his family, donated his remaining savings to charity, abandoned his car, and set off on a nomadic journey across North America. Driven by idealistic philosophy, transcendentalist literature, and a desire to escape modern society, he eventually hitched a ride to Alaska in April 1992.</div><div><br></div><div>After hiking along the Stampede Trail near Denali National Park, McCandless came across an abandoned 1946 International Harvester bus (known as Fairbanks Bus 142), which served as his shelter. He spent roughly 113 days surviving off local flora, small game, and a moose he managed to hunt.</div><div><br></div><div>When he attempted to return to civilization in July 1992, he found the Teklanika River swollen with glacial runoff and impassable. Trapped, he returned to the bus. Facing starvation and potentially weakened by toxic seeds (<i>Hedysarum mackenzii</i> or alkaloid poisoning from wild potato seeds), his condition deteriorated rapidly.</div><div><br></div><div>McCandless died in late August 1992 inside Bus 142 at the age of 24. Local hunters discovered his body on September 6, 1992, weighing only 67 pounds (30 kg).</div><div><br></div><div>His story was immortalized by Jon Krakauer in the 1996 bestselling book <i>Into the Wild</i>, which was later adapted into the acclaimed 2007 film directed by Sean Penn. His journey continues to spark debate between those who view him as a romantic, free-spirited idealist and those who regard his journey as unprepared and reckless.</div></div><div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhms8Tofqfw2Mkt1Pp_nqv_yzzS2Apoowuxqugro04Bj5iag0iHFtan4PLCKwnFRUdASAvoIBl_XOx9NKcX3fVOR9B7oQpSh9qyyKTA8lcJ5xXP0TJ3U8AQRHieNGwgR8T2yThpIuKVD5Mnxux1K_gKFdKzIOPxK2Je0HS0fXKlNOunQwazY7yQU29GQBN1/s1200/chris-mccandless-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="742" data-original-width="1200" height="396" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhms8Tofqfw2Mkt1Pp_nqv_yzzS2Apoowuxqugro04Bj5iag0iHFtan4PLCKwnFRUdASAvoIBl_XOx9NKcX3fVOR9B7oQpSh9qyyKTA8lcJ5xXP0TJ3U8AQRHieNGwgR8T2yThpIuKVD5Mnxux1K_gKFdKzIOPxK2Je0HS0fXKlNOunQwazY7yQU29GQBN1/w640-h396/chris-mccandless-1.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWJx_B1SuWTnT_d2Lryj9yF1IAwO6iMUDjjnADM7aXV2zaKTxK3pxQUgro4IjzGfi9A1CXUJtjxX5jeyWUF8PU9xovkBnXA6HLb_6zA_FXRYOx5Yit3aBlx_SkjYygos-1PcVrTDqxZTtwCVO7fvdS5ELJNvTBhBbEmFvBvWZ6vAOql4fUMvg0LFNxmo92/s1200/chris-mccandless-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="725" data-original-width="1200" height="386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWJx_B1SuWTnT_d2Lryj9yF1IAwO6iMUDjjnADM7aXV2zaKTxK3pxQUgro4IjzGfi9A1CXUJtjxX5jeyWUF8PU9xovkBnXA6HLb_6zA_FXRYOx5Yit3aBlx_SkjYygos-1PcVrTDqxZTtwCVO7fvdS5ELJNvTBhBbEmFvBvWZ6vAOql4fUMvg0LFNxmo92/w640-h386/chris-mccandless-2.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip9rCa7J0gQCLta2zDCWllEr95TpxClFDntMMIvZPirCiA2Sl6gn9nT1PFh2oGkUxv_b4loaBkuZ8loN13cyM533JYqO2cbZUyLmyNfEjTkgjZm_LemHsjPDlIEP_gsBYslj70fZ978lHf4qXR4nRO_raR2PJ8tkwv-6qQhgLwh2QvL3vFVJTigCrcCSQ3/s1200/chris-mccandless-3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="777" data-original-width="1200" height="414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip9rCa7J0gQCLta2zDCWllEr95TpxClFDntMMIvZPirCiA2Sl6gn9nT1PFh2oGkUxv_b4loaBkuZ8loN13cyM533JYqO2cbZUyLmyNfEjTkgjZm_LemHsjPDlIEP_gsBYslj70fZ978lHf4qXR4nRO_raR2PJ8tkwv-6qQhgLwh2QvL3vFVJTigCrcCSQ3/w640-h414/chris-mccandless-3.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span></span></div><a href="http://www.vintag.es/2026/09/chris-mccandless.html#more">See more »</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424637093648521725.post-469392276386729392026-09-29T06:56:56.298+07:002026-09-29T06:56:56.298+07:00Taken by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/24547418@N08/">Walter Etten</a>, these fascinating photographs capture Las Vegas as it appeared in April 1980, at the height of its classic neon era. The images show the glittering Strip, iconic casino signs, crowded sidewalks, and the vibrant nightlife that defined the city at the start of the decade.<div><br></div><div>From glowing marquees and busy hotel entrances to everyday scenes of visitors and locals, the photos preserve the distinctive look and energy of Las Vegas before later waves of mega-resort development. They offer a vivid snapshot of the city’s atmosphere more than four decades ago.</div><div><br></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLTX4sgVC3C1J6a50ZwlHE8Kg8RllGNwD6yZGt2PN2n4tyt3fMQGbtDbBi6SEbnIzySwCsvJDiD9DdfhTjMIZbtAyVKR0vgT74ZGXGRv2kLsMSmTQoAIlFS9xXfQlM_x1D-mEjboJb8z6YumaHHG89-rk2_UQTSQQVC5IrqNTH5yV9fLxSOGQQR_aY5c1E/s800/las-vegas-1980-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="513" data-original-width="800" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLTX4sgVC3C1J6a50ZwlHE8Kg8RllGNwD6yZGt2PN2n4tyt3fMQGbtDbBi6SEbnIzySwCsvJDiD9DdfhTjMIZbtAyVKR0vgT74ZGXGRv2kLsMSmTQoAIlFS9xXfQlM_x1D-mEjboJb8z6YumaHHG89-rk2_UQTSQQVC5IrqNTH5yV9fLxSOGQQR_aY5c1E/w640-h410/las-vegas-1980-1.jpg" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Royal Casino, Las Vegas, April 1980</td></tr></tbody></table><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdDNAx9eiEsXjgXXjssKb40f-ysq8mhUOzVu4nqGgPPYFtHt_ZV8hznsO9DRH4HWUtNc4k4UVDWxk88Sc0O1wF5l8K14Vc2uYJwLxWiaL3EimlqfjkuDo0JchNGEMgDvHLo_2aGslOKTMJdxpfSjfkGUwtbOjFRW9_UUnDR-ZP1VtkBTznZtB_3qmsVGwD/s800/las-vegas-1980-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="539" data-original-width="800" height="432" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdDNAx9eiEsXjgXXjssKb40f-ysq8mhUOzVu4nqGgPPYFtHt_ZV8hznsO9DRH4HWUtNc4k4UVDWxk88Sc0O1wF5l8K14Vc2uYJwLxWiaL3EimlqfjkuDo0JchNGEMgDvHLo_2aGslOKTMJdxpfSjfkGUwtbOjFRW9_UUnDR-ZP1VtkBTznZtB_3qmsVGwD/w640-h432/las-vegas-1980-2.jpg" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Royal Casino, Las Vegas, April 1980</td></tr></tbody></table><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOa7m4gnbFGZLfjE7I42RZ-R2xXsmG2Yntf_cFC-KhlWj2I4jqZor2MM6kwCNgqonKdjN8ldLoFUwFj5K7joZSiFajU7hvfwIhIOMbrS9HKFq4VgTFC0kDTqmLFWnM8FnaIeSUsRhpWaKJJlpJyUD77FVQ4VIMroGr5wiHExdEwoLuEc3iXhWsly4Kf2Hs/s800/las-vegas-1980-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="541" data-original-width="800" height="432" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOa7m4gnbFGZLfjE7I42RZ-R2xXsmG2Yntf_cFC-KhlWj2I4jqZor2MM6kwCNgqonKdjN8ldLoFUwFj5K7joZSiFajU7hvfwIhIOMbrS9HKFq4VgTFC0kDTqmLFWnM8FnaIeSUsRhpWaKJJlpJyUD77FVQ4VIMroGr5wiHExdEwoLuEc3iXhWsly4Kf2Hs/w640-h432/las-vegas-1980-3.jpg" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Alladin Casino, Las Vegas, April 1980</td></tr></tbody></table><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA69u4VhYicvF-MqQRKdW-Ug3anOgf68hyphenhyphenUchggCYkYU1Xeh9silDnwUyy0b9NS_AEHNo7cf3GPPQjin0NmksdMd9hNx3O0L9j7D1nZwZmsFT4H97TiDfXSrXxgw7PAoSKTt5l_VpYu4ojSHZJg0ccfqpsWoF6W7CtvoLqtHGVVD9DJw_YeUI1mw30Im4J/s800/las-vegas-1980-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="543" data-original-width="800" height="434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA69u4VhYicvF-MqQRKdW-Ug3anOgf68hyphenhyphenUchggCYkYU1Xeh9silDnwUyy0b9NS_AEHNo7cf3GPPQjin0NmksdMd9hNx3O0L9j7D1nZwZmsFT4H97TiDfXSrXxgw7PAoSKTt5l_VpYu4ojSHZJg0ccfqpsWoF6W7CtvoLqtHGVVD9DJw_YeUI1mw30Im4J/w640-h434/las-vegas-1980-4.jpg" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Billboards, Las Vegas, April 1980</td></tr></tbody></table><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-LVZAF_xrreFgb9k03wG3DD_26bdnOsmQS1FZzi15_IfTpnjB0xUGFYVfjRLCEYmQI_LwsgOsdsvbGj9d_cr-gQ3r39BUXNCvfOO6pz6TV6yVcUU7hG-lF7BNAy3cSJ5dTk1exitf__BoNySJvR_cIzDCc104KY3qNMYLAT4_bT7nBvYvvERy8aE4x8aH/s800/las-vegas-1980-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="559" data-original-width="800" height="448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-LVZAF_xrreFgb9k03wG3DD_26bdnOsmQS1FZzi15_IfTpnjB0xUGFYVfjRLCEYmQI_LwsgOsdsvbGj9d_cr-gQ3r39BUXNCvfOO6pz6TV6yVcUU7hG-lF7BNAy3cSJ5dTk1exitf__BoNySJvR_cIzDCc104KY3qNMYLAT4_bT7nBvYvvERy8aE4x8aH/w640-h448/las-vegas-1980-5.jpg" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Caeser&#39;s Palace, Las Vegas, April 1980</td></tr></tbody></table><br><span></span><a href="http://www.vintag.es/2026/09/las-vegas-1980.html#more">See more »</a>Quynh Nguyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16274121998354621123noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424637093648521725.post-13263710247838634992026-09-28T22:40:08.260+07:002026-09-28T22:40:08.424+07:00In 19th-century textile mills, workers (especially women) commonly used a risky technique called “kissing the shuttle” to thread the narrow eyelet of the shuttle, a wooden device that carried the bobbin across the loom. This process involved placing the yarn end in their mouths and sucking it through the shuttle’s eyelet, a precise task repeated countless times throughout the day to keep the machinery running smoothly.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzbnVJ51pPTX3ewQwfKU8XTVvukw5TEyBGD0VGU7siXH5gbgvvSEhdX_zvTTyCwXuPkUWWUQf7HVcK9SWXDKtnrZ-6yypRjp75UXm_0jkVbkdbBy92WVrFfQs9KMaelxPTlB97DtoLpb70Ot9K8YuqrIOvXu5lYH8-8Z7nDnJUNe5uVxCtfBcWZukVEfVa/s864/kissing-the-shuttle-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="864" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzbnVJ51pPTX3ewQwfKU8XTVvukw5TEyBGD0VGU7siXH5gbgvvSEhdX_zvTTyCwXuPkUWWUQf7HVcK9SWXDKtnrZ-6yypRjp75UXm_0jkVbkdbBy92WVrFfQs9KMaelxPTlB97DtoLpb70Ot9K8YuqrIOvXu5lYH8-8Z7nDnJUNe5uVxCtfBcWZukVEfVa/s1600/kissing-the-shuttle-1.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXigsxmDMqn43FwTPj_Yws8rVwMK6MtWm-EpvMcpa8Rft5je0z1w-btxixSOPwnIgp4V4BYFnqfcK5BhYED-nU-FIMhJqvoqJ9dmQIe-CDNa7kY8heRf_OgC1aSkTpPVTVbo3KbjfEmZt-vFZyxRmQG9JHy7oBZhzktwo88JOronFQmlw6yZaT9UCvxXrw/s864/kissing-the-shuttle-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="864" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXigsxmDMqn43FwTPj_Yws8rVwMK6MtWm-EpvMcpa8Rft5je0z1w-btxixSOPwnIgp4V4BYFnqfcK5BhYED-nU-FIMhJqvoqJ9dmQIe-CDNa7kY8heRf_OgC1aSkTpPVTVbo3KbjfEmZt-vFZyxRmQG9JHy7oBZhzktwo88JOronFQmlw6yZaT9UCvxXrw/s1600/kissing-the-shuttle-2.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><div>Though practical, the practice posed serious health hazards. Since shuttles were shared among many workers and seldom cleaned, they became breeding grounds for contagious diseases, particularly tuberculosis, which was widespread and deadly at the time. In the crowded, poorly ventilated mills, this simple act of threading became an unseen contributor to the rapid spread of respiratory infections among workers.</div><div><br /></div><div>With advances in industrial technology and growing awareness of occupational health, the dangers of “kissing the shuttle” were eventually recognized. By the mid-20th century, automated threading systems replaced the manual method, eliminating the need for workers to use their mouths. This innovation marked an important step forward in improving safety and reducing health risks within the textile industry.</div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiF0QQ84MdqmffwzBNLrIpM90UpkvTSLeJhpD8qM5FVzu_KlF31FCbefknBd4D_Z1-ZiC8XvACQYW9PNusFbNMQ0ImxpBFMDxzXdKRhrTdI5Dq7M29T2H5to7kjMMpU3TCNOXrTYaVrp-Sa6VYE5wiRlj8SXE4bUCXp0kQUrSG-AwnVJDC_pwGHe9hqbgj/s1200/shuttle-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1200" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiF0QQ84MdqmffwzBNLrIpM90UpkvTSLeJhpD8qM5FVzu_KlF31FCbefknBd4D_Z1-ZiC8XvACQYW9PNusFbNMQ0ImxpBFMDxzXdKRhrTdI5Dq7M29T2H5to7kjMMpU3TCNOXrTYaVrp-Sa6VYE5wiRlj8SXE4bUCXp0kQUrSG-AwnVJDC_pwGHe9hqbgj/w640-h480/shuttle-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdn4ATLYYqHShBwciQ6tNbSlFRV9FuImH7XAgNUS7XjHbzXzU9zkaAqV_QUBZz5hv2d4sl4jVvECTIFMius8_6wVnI0EtKnjazWrTLBvCCGdaAin5sKN3tHEoBFYfex_QPaa84CP-RRpYzkIi1SRVotdvf8gUysQDcY4OzJbHsiTOyBs9bGsmWOzFGKvwb/s1200/shuttle-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1200" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdn4ATLYYqHShBwciQ6tNbSlFRV9FuImH7XAgNUS7XjHbzXzU9zkaAqV_QUBZz5hv2d4sl4jVvECTIFMius8_6wVnI0EtKnjazWrTLBvCCGdaAin5sKN3tHEoBFYfex_QPaa84CP-RRpYzkIi1SRVotdvf8gUysQDcY4OzJbHsiTOyBs9bGsmWOzFGKvwb/w640-h480/shuttle-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424637093648521725.post-52272287088607038652026-09-28T15:31:29.247+07:002026-09-28T15:31:29.247+07:00Johann Gottfried Steffan (1815–1905) was a Swiss landscape painter regarded as one of the most important Swiss landscapists of the 19th century. Born in Wädenswil, he trained first as a lithographer before moving to Munich in 1833 to study at the Academy of Fine Arts.<div><br></div><div>Under the influence of Carl Rottmann, Steffan turned to realistic landscape painting and became a central figure among Swiss artists working in Munich. He specialized in idealized mountain and Alpine scenes, drawing motifs from the Swiss Alps, the Canton of Glarus, Lake Walen, and later from Berchtesgaden and Ramsau.</div><div><br></div><div>His carefully observed yet often romanticized landscapes remain valued examples of the Munich School’s approach to nature. These evocative works showcase the refined observation and romantic spirit of Johann Gottfried Steffan, a leading Swiss landscape painter of the 19th century.</div><div><br></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaK02MYNXliQi8jI_T77JKCXoBSX0ZCHwK2h32HFbnMYU0HOLOaG7abOB8u3ThmEgoJKvMXvGW7bAx6-AB9wmpyjK5ZYKsTrNeNVy_TBHjwVDKWa0StB_yygSV8PtsDOqnQWAs-rlDZRrUygjjNn0rZlY87ZG97HtXyIVWpiyy7pazKjS-3mF3eqX7a2dQ/s800/johann-gottfried-steffan-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="585" data-original-width="800" height="468" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaK02MYNXliQi8jI_T77JKCXoBSX0ZCHwK2h32HFbnMYU0HOLOaG7abOB8u3ThmEgoJKvMXvGW7bAx6-AB9wmpyjK5ZYKsTrNeNVy_TBHjwVDKWa0StB_yygSV8PtsDOqnQWAs-rlDZRrUygjjNn0rZlY87ZG97HtXyIVWpiyy7pazKjS-3mF3eqX7a2dQ/w640-h468/johann-gottfried-steffan-1.jpg" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau as Seen from Sulwald</td></tr></tbody></table><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioZgJehtbfr6Qc3VRGJReNAdEyiSxBcuAr6LoLNXizRHn_5Opl2jmlWoOtF0dbjvn1prvDgjuAPNiVW9HpOssKUlYOgTXg_HOJlXYcVSJMWWMWYw6jVhLS-MuwjfPIopf2pQLLpMdgkr3Zw43d_f6wpRDSsvxhLFt5sp8wC7yIj8CxQE3E8mN1v348vNf4/s894/johann-gottfried-steffan-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="894" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioZgJehtbfr6Qc3VRGJReNAdEyiSxBcuAr6LoLNXizRHn_5Opl2jmlWoOtF0dbjvn1prvDgjuAPNiVW9HpOssKUlYOgTXg_HOJlXYcVSJMWWMWYw6jVhLS-MuwjfPIopf2pQLLpMdgkr3Zw43d_f6wpRDSsvxhLFt5sp8wC7yIj8CxQE3E8mN1v348vNf4/s1600/johann-gottfried-steffan-2.jpg"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A Little Stream near Lake Starnberg</td></tr></tbody></table><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1KfQr90mgSrCgIaTqsax9U4Dk8vy6qF_6B-hljnooLMb4Iat2wYuh0A-Aye5SdORtwlbkwgl32yq_hmfE5Md0LNhfUevqJvNsS4KNS-YQ3RA5WB-gSHPk447543bWNP-Doyg5pHeTMF9YLZY9cx57sF_sUzNUpDy-rPte3EVMJC95IuU9XxdNXc56RoM5/s800/johann-gottfried-steffan-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="665" data-original-width="800" height="532" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1KfQr90mgSrCgIaTqsax9U4Dk8vy6qF_6B-hljnooLMb4Iat2wYuh0A-Aye5SdORtwlbkwgl32yq_hmfE5Md0LNhfUevqJvNsS4KNS-YQ3RA5WB-gSHPk447543bWNP-Doyg5pHeTMF9YLZY9cx57sF_sUzNUpDy-rPte3EVMJC95IuU9XxdNXc56RoM5/w640-h532/johann-gottfried-steffan-3.jpg" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A Stream in the Swiss Alps</td></tr></tbody></table><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicrhZHhDG1xOg4hPQphY1nbJqS3n3XA-kX5AIUNyYXp6oVAecgGBHGodb3SFWpZyfsjL8HoIwhtE1zPBn-dNHtfUaOUDpGIL8hO3pXXv1T7J3OPEokdCMIMmlkGlFSrM6O7G5YDmE9IYySzGwiAvuPtLiS9uMA-fajyKAhWuElo-78Y3IDUeykbSo7yoZ7/s804/johann-gottfried-steffan-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="804" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicrhZHhDG1xOg4hPQphY1nbJqS3n3XA-kX5AIUNyYXp6oVAecgGBHGodb3SFWpZyfsjL8HoIwhtE1zPBn-dNHtfUaOUDpGIL8hO3pXXv1T7J3OPEokdCMIMmlkGlFSrM6O7G5YDmE9IYySzGwiAvuPtLiS9uMA-fajyKAhWuElo-78Y3IDUeykbSo7yoZ7/s1600/johann-gottfried-steffan-4.jpg"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A Waterfall in the Bavarian Alps</td></tr></tbody></table><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwTtHXh6I20ceFmPB4o-cBCX-qcxyH8hVxOb5cCRiOWJwzZ5fgvNATGDMxCRd4PeItAdG6bSoT_t4SGbkq6_FENefgGgvFr3w4NT3_N0voE-78PD9QHIo9hLOQm_oHx0LJs0xlEeOiKwStFrOY9o22vux_WrOZgbczDdPLP1P8phKaWQFaIw7M0xLOMZ2_/s800/johann-gottfried-steffan-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="553" data-original-width="800" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwTtHXh6I20ceFmPB4o-cBCX-qcxyH8hVxOb5cCRiOWJwzZ5fgvNATGDMxCRd4PeItAdG6bSoT_t4SGbkq6_FENefgGgvFr3w4NT3_N0voE-78PD9QHIo9hLOQm_oHx0LJs0xlEeOiKwStFrOY9o22vux_WrOZgbczDdPLP1P8phKaWQFaIw7M0xLOMZ2_/w640-h442/johann-gottfried-steffan-5.jpg" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Alpine Glacier</td></tr></tbody></table><br><span></span><a href="http://www.vintag.es/2026/09/johann-gottfried-steffan.html#more">See more »</a>Quynh Nguyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16274121998354621123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424637093648521725.post-8321814922229056382026-09-28T14:01:41.756+07:002026-09-28T14:01:42.091+07:00<div><div>Brigitte Bardot celebrated her 40th birthday on September 28, 1974, by stepping away from the Hollywood glamour and embracing a quiet, personal transition. Having announced her retirement from acting the previous year to &quot;get out elegantly,&quot; her 40th milestone marked a definitive shift from international sex symbol to dedicated animal rights activist.</div><div><br></div><div>Instead of a star-studded gala, Bardot spent the days leading up to her birthday sunbathing, dancing, and relaxing at her famous 10-room estate, La Madrague, in Saint-Tropez. She celebrated intimately with her mother, Anne-Marie, her boyfriend Laurent Vergez, and close friends.</div><div><br></div><div>In October 1974, she appeared in a Paris television studio to film a program titled “Pour vous, Madame” (“For You, Madam”), focusing on the experiences of women turning forty. In interviews, she spoke candidly about accepting the passage of time, noting that while aging used to terrify her in her late twenties, she had learned to love her wrinkles as reflections of her life story.</div><div><br></div><div>This birthday solidified her transition away from the film industry, freeing her to fully dedicate her life and global profile to animal welfare.</div><div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYqBAS1Lzs02CruQZrSJAOGNEAkea_Hb9ocA1_KUzpL23Gv1-XvkKifA1H-RVrZ4pLc050IUIu39MNZr1VqEnPMa99FepAnJ7y2ZZ5wbBSv3cCG7BQy50w35TsGdCfSkSjICLQuLYcE3baw4MRzwvRKLwurAdfTSVd4_SivxBWwEfBD_Z1QBxp-PcwjMuT/s1000/brigitte-bardot-1974-birthday-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="920" data-original-width="1000" height="588" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYqBAS1Lzs02CruQZrSJAOGNEAkea_Hb9ocA1_KUzpL23Gv1-XvkKifA1H-RVrZ4pLc050IUIu39MNZr1VqEnPMa99FepAnJ7y2ZZ5wbBSv3cCG7BQy50w35TsGdCfSkSjICLQuLYcE3baw4MRzwvRKLwurAdfTSVd4_SivxBWwEfBD_Z1QBxp-PcwjMuT/w640-h588/brigitte-bardot-1974-birthday-1.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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His designs were worn by notable women of the era, among them Grace Kelly, Rita Hayworth, and Eleanor Roosevelt.</div><div><br></div><div>Jacobson specialized in sophisticated silhouettes and quality fabrics that reflected the polished style of mid-century American fashion. Later in his career, he expanded into Italian knits and operated a shop in Rome, continuing to create tailored, wearable elegance for an international clientele.</div><div><br></div><div>These stylish designs showcase the refined craftsmanship and timeless elegance of Seymour Jacobson, a distinctive voice in mid-century American fashion.</div><div><br></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPyUhPY1-CbRUMdITh35w6-nScJyk3XcScbO0fTy0Qv95UcD78btzOmPjNn-qbme7jd3BErErWV06cjN3ZUMKInWyelFDJ9b3HHPmnNxzBQBfywF93WfRyFTZILcyRaMoZpDGLtYWreo7DkplPSVkbn4g59r7mGDgat_-8HeNPz19CYB18gMy5SdSD9BC9/s800/seymour-jacobson-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="786" data-original-width="800" height="628" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPyUhPY1-CbRUMdITh35w6-nScJyk3XcScbO0fTy0Qv95UcD78btzOmPjNn-qbme7jd3BErErWV06cjN3ZUMKInWyelFDJ9b3HHPmnNxzBQBfywF93WfRyFTZILcyRaMoZpDGLtYWreo7DkplPSVkbn4g59r7mGDgat_-8HeNPz19CYB18gMy5SdSD9BC9/w640-h628/seymour-jacobson-1.jpg" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Alice Bruno in two-toned pure silk taffeta dress for evening, comes with its own tri-angular cut jacket with contrasting lining by Seymour Jacobson, Harper&#39;s Bazaar, November 1951</td></tr></tbody></table><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0uiD0vfgpbWHppkJk6A0rvj9APN-cQ9Wy-7nN-EE1Vs5Ob01ucATplzNuPSVB1cjB3eNlw_3YG2kBNWvmYBeRwna04jJHCaIB9YXGCeKookD5dP2yM_IDoK4pOx5kZHqodLK0Kc3XJxe2ocfzGAdyEuYhNg77sBBYszjRF7UUgf8jdKX1UNbLflHNzlPc/s712/seymour-jacobson-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="712" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0uiD0vfgpbWHppkJk6A0rvj9APN-cQ9Wy-7nN-EE1Vs5Ob01ucATplzNuPSVB1cjB3eNlw_3YG2kBNWvmYBeRwna04jJHCaIB9YXGCeKookD5dP2yM_IDoK4pOx5kZHqodLK0Kc3XJxe2ocfzGAdyEuYhNg77sBBYszjRF7UUgf8jdKX1UNbLflHNzlPc/s1600/seymour-jacobson-2.jpg"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dovima in black Chantilly lace and pure silk taffeta dress by Seymour Jacobson, Vogue, November 1, 1952</td></tr></tbody></table><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcRazNv_Vx5ykf4KjPw6lX1-oUVeE6S7nrG7C191KlLN1YMldQtePhArENU2Gifyy0g7EwysBVaOZWo8i1Gp1MY4c8ipcdUKPuN_RjVtTuwNbDWZh6hBGr0gzZ43t4PnQpLQZDj-wXJJXQWIkRldI8Uz2T1o6vtRB1cjMPV-Qne2Oj43Rq88ANHZNvkC5D/s755/seymour-jacobson-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="755" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcRazNv_Vx5ykf4KjPw6lX1-oUVeE6S7nrG7C191KlLN1YMldQtePhArENU2Gifyy0g7EwysBVaOZWo8i1Gp1MY4c8ipcdUKPuN_RjVtTuwNbDWZh6hBGr0gzZ43t4PnQpLQZDj-wXJJXQWIkRldI8Uz2T1o6vtRB1cjMPV-Qne2Oj43Rq88ANHZNvkC5D/s1600/seymour-jacobson-3.jpg"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dovima in black silk taffeta dress criss-crossed with velvet ribbon by Seymour Jacobson, 1952</td></tr></tbody></table><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_kGmdx_fm_fFixFjfxKoOI-UxFGs5GBXjwC5oe56JX0BUWuIIEo2hXVYncg4Pgk2D1mfZwFwN0HIhpyvM1aYKWWuoGFMRbrpxgRT_phepewP7o5V9_DNi9jGUOfbzzP_drLIHFpJ-60h0ywj6pbWEtc-A28sNHSQqROIAgEvYHwg3zrgOeaH86gqwwTts/s889/seymour-jacobson-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="889" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_kGmdx_fm_fFixFjfxKoOI-UxFGs5GBXjwC5oe56JX0BUWuIIEo2hXVYncg4Pgk2D1mfZwFwN0HIhpyvM1aYKWWuoGFMRbrpxgRT_phepewP7o5V9_DNi9jGUOfbzzP_drLIHFpJ-60h0ywj6pbWEtc-A28sNHSQqROIAgEvYHwg3zrgOeaH86gqwwTts/s1600/seymour-jacobson-4.jpg"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dovima in coat-dress of pure silk peau-de-soie with detachable linen over-collar piqué accented by Seymour Jacobson, Vogue, February 1, 1952</td></tr></tbody></table><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7y4pdV6zcnC1jmy96TGFzbRreT-JwB1Xr1N3-xEnmFmq5-tfnrt75vtLZpgc0zvqAFIiIvPCg2MN6ZhifPrsZCtPeVfy_mJO9IrNhQacxO9AGJKA2mxKkNbBXd_n0gcW7ZLHTD5isvJQdUBHdWw_jhvMHPu5N4Juj-K8ObqPxnOmhxmAcFBAA2VgH5ITi/s740/seymour-jacobson-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="740" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7y4pdV6zcnC1jmy96TGFzbRreT-JwB1Xr1N3-xEnmFmq5-tfnrt75vtLZpgc0zvqAFIiIvPCg2MN6ZhifPrsZCtPeVfy_mJO9IrNhQacxO9AGJKA2mxKkNbBXd_n0gcW7ZLHTD5isvJQdUBHdWw_jhvMHPu5N4Juj-K8ObqPxnOmhxmAcFBAA2VgH5ITi/s1600/seymour-jacobson-5.jpg"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dovima in dress of Chantilly lace over pleated nylon tulle skirt and nude taffeta sheath by Seymour Jacobson, Harper&#39;s Bazaar, December 1952</td></tr></tbody></table><br><span></span><a href="http://www.vintag.es/2026/09/seymour-jacobson.html#more">See more »</a>Quynh Nguyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16274121998354621123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424637093648521725.post-66119591620965954172026-09-28T00:54:21.750+07:002026-09-28T00:54:21.750+07:00Directed by Jon Amiel, <i>Sommersby</i> (1993) paired Richard Gere and Jodie Foster in a romantic period drama adapted from the 1982 French film <i>Le Retour de Martin Guerre</i>. Set during the Reconstruction era following the American Civil War, the story follows Laurel Sommersby (Foster), who doubts whether the kinder, transformed man returning home as her long-lost husband, Jack Sommersby (Gere), is truly who he claims to be.<div><br></div><div><div>The production was filmed primarily on location in Bath County and Charlotte County, Virginia. The filmmakers constructed a period-accurate, 19th-century rural town set, complete with tobacco fields, timber structures, and period farm equipment, to recreate post-war rural South dynamics. Legendary French cinematographer Philippe Rousselot (<i>A River Runs Through It</i>, <i>Dangerous Liaisons</i>) captured the film’s warm, naturalistic palette, relying heavily on soft daylight and candlelight to match the 1870s setting.</div><div><br></div><div>Coming off <i>Pretty Woman</i> (1990) for Gere and back-to-back Oscar wins for Foster (<i>The Accused</i>, <i>The Silence of the Lambs</i>), the film marked a major star pairing for Warner Bros. On set, both actors were noted for balancing intense dramatic prep with a relaxed collaborative rapport between takes.</div><div><br></div><div><i>Sommersby</i> was released in the United States on February 5, 1993, by Warner Bros. The film received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances and chemistry of its lead actors, as well as Danny Elfman’s musical score, and was a box office success, grossing over $140 million worldwide on a budget of $30 million.</div><div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfs6YhcBTd1YJ3aLP17U5VsTvdViUx3eiq2o0EygsksBkgkdom4yb0FyeHuo4vNzGCHwST7oxXnySFmnh5FedWlCEkrpSzNUhZXHx-pQl86pQOYqMHw8-GqWyYcDkIZMtxImsdq0tHmvwJlRn5BRreTo3JVhgPXlzJtj-jigEIZ41SWsgnALV6kZ9xcQZ7/s959/jodie-foster-richard-gere-sommersby-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="959" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfs6YhcBTd1YJ3aLP17U5VsTvdViUx3eiq2o0EygsksBkgkdom4yb0FyeHuo4vNzGCHwST7oxXnySFmnh5FedWlCEkrpSzNUhZXHx-pQl86pQOYqMHw8-GqWyYcDkIZMtxImsdq0tHmvwJlRn5BRreTo3JVhgPXlzJtj-jigEIZ41SWsgnALV6kZ9xcQZ7/s1600/jodie-foster-richard-gere-sommersby-1.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDmzWT8PvU0bQDSS6Qy14dUsdHQMJO_AlxCSLQsxUb5EJNR2uTraY29xk4OlE95WdXf_PeNj8uaRgUQRsCu9Oe8C_GQKc0iVdrO54V_6YWtJze47QbKCKRLPUcHgATBYLQ0KX5yDO_sHmVNpA_QVXm7MdJO91qDqp4eUJNq80vFBo-OjZigEmb-D80tMRb/s1000/jodie-foster-richard-gere-sommersby-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="661" data-original-width="1000" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDmzWT8PvU0bQDSS6Qy14dUsdHQMJO_AlxCSLQsxUb5EJNR2uTraY29xk4OlE95WdXf_PeNj8uaRgUQRsCu9Oe8C_GQKc0iVdrO54V_6YWtJze47QbKCKRLPUcHgATBYLQ0KX5yDO_sHmVNpA_QVXm7MdJO91qDqp4eUJNq80vFBo-OjZigEmb-D80tMRb/w640-h424/jodie-foster-richard-gere-sommersby-2.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkeUnIVaVFalzNqgYJlfVajRIvcrYC-wRp-k9hV5W0Dw3ZWsqIGSoE2rdj9LZdc53BrR2ljphvgJtLgQ8as9qUNwcbBodkBm4HsdSTiWJgfW4qJQRaoDDFxGWAu9nKZkEyrbcJhLPjcdun-0Jzg6EvcUVYOhlb4JouhhBpVMZ2CXY5rDa12LT0RKWoKu2E/s1000/jodie-foster-richard-gere-sommersby-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="659" data-original-width="1000" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkeUnIVaVFalzNqgYJlfVajRIvcrYC-wRp-k9hV5W0Dw3ZWsqIGSoE2rdj9LZdc53BrR2ljphvgJtLgQ8as9qUNwcbBodkBm4HsdSTiWJgfW4qJQRaoDDFxGWAu9nKZkEyrbcJhLPjcdun-0Jzg6EvcUVYOhlb4JouhhBpVMZ2CXY5rDa12LT0RKWoKu2E/w640-h422/jodie-foster-richard-gere-sommersby-3.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiopTbG28xC12QUi3ou6dXDEKBz0yQw7w8L6E-AAuvPg-Fag_ZNj7AXKGiO-nVt02nwjXb9gzgiM0kev5dPMpO1RyvwQ3dxvDJ7gOD0trCx9-BD-jW_0eXBGKlI6_fCMpdxJ-LicOwAG2tqMzM47P_2vgHAosnPC8U2anZE1hG-l6X4jG6oCySW3nsUJgl_/s1000/jodie-foster-richard-gere-sommersby-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiopTbG28xC12QUi3ou6dXDEKBz0yQw7w8L6E-AAuvPg-Fag_ZNj7AXKGiO-nVt02nwjXb9gzgiM0kev5dPMpO1RyvwQ3dxvDJ7gOD0trCx9-BD-jW_0eXBGKlI6_fCMpdxJ-LicOwAG2tqMzM47P_2vgHAosnPC8U2anZE1hG-l6X4jG6oCySW3nsUJgl_/w640-h426/jodie-foster-richard-gere-sommersby-4.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhabE4NtAwvzMQkaxyx86UJm3_1GWILRccjLIyrXyh5CZk9ysFeJH8bG4ZYAOO-MaVnLQyBJ0tnEWWpBxhyBI2MSDKq2oKcegXfs_4oDpu-6ztDqPmSCk5itqZcG8cH0jd2ek23RNh12FaOmIKNGUYadTPVeLjvUsiah61P9mfaodjwKYNbGEQTXqHSUL49/s925/jodie-foster-richard-gere-sommersby-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="925" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhabE4NtAwvzMQkaxyx86UJm3_1GWILRccjLIyrXyh5CZk9ysFeJH8bG4ZYAOO-MaVnLQyBJ0tnEWWpBxhyBI2MSDKq2oKcegXfs_4oDpu-6ztDqPmSCk5itqZcG8cH0jd2ek23RNh12FaOmIKNGUYadTPVeLjvUsiah61P9mfaodjwKYNbGEQTXqHSUL49/s1600/jodie-foster-richard-gere-sommersby-5.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span></span></div></div><a href="http://www.vintag.es/2026/09/sommersby.html#more">See more »</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424637093648521725.post-34591053519441930632026-09-27T20:13:03.202+07:002026-09-27T21:45:07.543+07:00On October 2, 1978, a 25-year-old Tim Allen (then using his birth name, Timothy Alan Dick) was caught in an undercover sting operation at the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport in Michigan. He placed a brown Adidas gym bag containing 650 grams (1.43 pounds) of cocaine into an airport locker and handed the key to an undercover officer, Michael Pifer, who had been tracking him for months.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZkvF0u5RC5YB_0_6-QkqmKpezxr6mh0RLPkiPB_EjzGL89FOkP77ByBkKklvdJkvcqdmfu7UdIsDDb1WZbQaJX7BgXJG5j8NOJSQNrtCzBNQeWtID_l7rKQm90FjDHkmsc0Ylc9ulW0JUOt6YKwl4Yea6OiM_lH-biOHq5mrAZwnT3S-ROlro4_d72Tr3/s1315/tim-allen-in-a-1978-booking-photograph.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1315" data-original-width="1000" height="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZkvF0u5RC5YB_0_6-QkqmKpezxr6mh0RLPkiPB_EjzGL89FOkP77ByBkKklvdJkvcqdmfu7UdIsDDb1WZbQaJX7BgXJG5j8NOJSQNrtCzBNQeWtID_l7rKQm90FjDHkmsc0Ylc9ulW0JUOt6YKwl4Yea6OiM_lH-biOHq5mrAZwnT3S-ROlro4_d72Tr3/w486-h640/tim-allen-in-a-1978-booking-photograph.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><div>The timing of his arrest was incredibly dangerous for Allen. Michigan had recently passed a strict law that tied a mandatory life sentence without parole to any conviction involving more than 650 grams of cocaine. Faced with spending the rest of his life behind bars, Allen chose to cooperate with federal investigators. He provided the names of other high-level dealers involved in the drug ring, which eventually led to the indictment of roughly 20 people.</div><div><br /></div><div>In exchange for his cooperation, the judge allowed Allen to plead guilty to felony drug trafficking with a significantly reduced sentence. He was sentenced to three to seven years in prison and ultimately served two years and four months at the Federal Correctional Institution in Sandstone, Minnesota.</div><div><br /></div><div>Allen has since described prison as a massive wake-up call that forced him to grow up and take accountability. He also credits his time inside with helping him discover the true power of his comedy; he used his wit and dark humor to diffuse dangerous situations, win over both inmates and guards, and survive his sentence. “When I was incarcerated, I started focusing on where I wanted to be,” he told <i>Us Weekly</i>. “I did not want to do that ever again. I humiliated my family and friends and myself. I did not want to make that mistake [again].”</div><div><br /></div><div>Following his parole in June 1981, Allen was determined to completely change his trajectory. He threw himself fully into the Michigan stand-up comedy circuit. A decade after his release, his routines caught the eye of television executives, landing him the starring role on the hit ABC sitcom <i>Home Improvement</i> in 1991, followed by iconic film roles in <i>The Santa Clause</i> and <i>Toy Story</i>.</div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424637093648521725.post-90555132357845868862026-09-27T15:34:39.071+07:002026-09-27T15:34:39.072+07:00Eleanor Powell (1912–1982) was an American dancer and actress celebrated as one of the greatest tap dancers of Hollywood’s Golden Age.<div><br></div><div>Known for her powerful, athletic style and extraordinary precision, Powell starred in a series of MGM musicals during the 1930s and early ’40s, including <i>Born to Dance</i> (1936), <i>Broadway Melody of 1938</i>, <i>Rosalie</i> (1937), and <i>Broadway Melody of 1940</i>, in which she famously danced alongside Fred Astaire. Her energetic performances and technical brilliance set her apart from other female dancers of the era.</div><div><br></div><div>Though her film career was relatively brief, Powell remains remembered as a true virtuoso of the screen musical. These vintage photos capture the energy, elegance, and unmatched talent of Eleanor Powell, the undisputed queen of tap in classic Hollywood.</div><div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguSueyiiMYguhbh5LGeLKoaa68ltUNVnfxA0UupdxpEqpgHGGJpSrxgswfw0qyDHSHK_ybthsSaDzjmAh5q2mGwuUsROjWfSku-Q8I8vBwQoKbN0K5N0GdDgogIUMyu33T9DTi4egSPyBjnvMHCdtYBJdOoAd-iWx1YyFfJ1p4P0KE513WBX_l07Flkoi-/s834/eleanor-powell-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="834" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguSueyiiMYguhbh5LGeLKoaa68ltUNVnfxA0UupdxpEqpgHGGJpSrxgswfw0qyDHSHK_ybthsSaDzjmAh5q2mGwuUsROjWfSku-Q8I8vBwQoKbN0K5N0GdDgogIUMyu33T9DTi4egSPyBjnvMHCdtYBJdOoAd-iWx1YyFfJ1p4P0KE513WBX_l07Flkoi-/s1600/eleanor-powell-1.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1H6_cZbaKTffDQrdy0_nfLZqyf_y-IAaO12kdeNOeWv5wWm4gCBDvYcN1UHGzILXYV15r28pqr4iPJWtN66T_AMKg1iPbs9I-B_nD1SqmOetXPzzzVwnYpR1OkYiZD2OQEuqw4Lt0iBSJODIB_K2awArN91gDxB9F4W8-vbfymVDAigCn5-DrvOGBHj-o/s797/eleanor-powell-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="797" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1H6_cZbaKTffDQrdy0_nfLZqyf_y-IAaO12kdeNOeWv5wWm4gCBDvYcN1UHGzILXYV15r28pqr4iPJWtN66T_AMKg1iPbs9I-B_nD1SqmOetXPzzzVwnYpR1OkYiZD2OQEuqw4Lt0iBSJODIB_K2awArN91gDxB9F4W8-vbfymVDAigCn5-DrvOGBHj-o/s1600/eleanor-powell-2.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9p6Olq3Rywy8MnHUkWbAw5WOt4Fjq5LY2xiqFJ7D8J6Q2A9srk-kOGHMbGHSb1KDaswobVtKUIJR0sSyUYNHDdtuGm9k-vpphi8I_ACXfZ51Dqv_DSLPhri1urVcNCp9O8YkFzg1XYkQEQxNeQkBHQiwESuHtoSeEzcqqCO7a-WIWyGCq0_BUEybzPuHQ/s824/eleanor-powell-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="824" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9p6Olq3Rywy8MnHUkWbAw5WOt4Fjq5LY2xiqFJ7D8J6Q2A9srk-kOGHMbGHSb1KDaswobVtKUIJR0sSyUYNHDdtuGm9k-vpphi8I_ACXfZ51Dqv_DSLPhri1urVcNCp9O8YkFzg1XYkQEQxNeQkBHQiwESuHtoSeEzcqqCO7a-WIWyGCq0_BUEybzPuHQ/s1600/eleanor-powell-3.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb5owWMoqfJXZ4glniWsNeJomzrbq90cxdk-Pk7DwbQisQR6eT_4rcl6RWyt4EwICB5NW8jM24Ity1Mu-wPOqztO8BxFTDYrKYr5xpLRbEHzuwdswy93oj99J_Dg_n5zFSEMMpnfqMqSnLuI2KPQG-gsvrQQZLGjIbqJe7nxDKBxWXYnVK0AcbZpRXzgYF/s844/eleanor-powell-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="844" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb5owWMoqfJXZ4glniWsNeJomzrbq90cxdk-Pk7DwbQisQR6eT_4rcl6RWyt4EwICB5NW8jM24Ity1Mu-wPOqztO8BxFTDYrKYr5xpLRbEHzuwdswy93oj99J_Dg_n5zFSEMMpnfqMqSnLuI2KPQG-gsvrQQZLGjIbqJe7nxDKBxWXYnVK0AcbZpRXzgYF/s1600/eleanor-powell-4.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOnrPoXxH1Yz0vz47XEbkQFmCW3SGodDBvxzn65C8V5vloZ6fah-Sm4869eF0K17cIw1mxFXhBozAYqO4clavWJPoHXyEkn1Alkb46TwIlrNS3FMo73QUHfNOG9J1UfF8VWaOLzZzv4-Ko4BBhlU0Wx1cMr8DyiQNzQNwqZRjmGh7Bo91bp9hhfa9dyKNF/s812/eleanor-powell-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="812" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOnrPoXxH1Yz0vz47XEbkQFmCW3SGodDBvxzn65C8V5vloZ6fah-Sm4869eF0K17cIw1mxFXhBozAYqO4clavWJPoHXyEkn1Alkb46TwIlrNS3FMo73QUHfNOG9J1UfF8VWaOLzZzv4-Ko4BBhlU0Wx1cMr8DyiQNzQNwqZRjmGh7Bo91bp9hhfa9dyKNF/s1600/eleanor-powell-5.jpg"></a></div><br><span></span><a href="http://www.vintag.es/2026/09/eleanor-powell.html#more">See more »</a>Quynh Nguyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16274121998354621123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424637093648521725.post-86137465960301673462026-09-27T14:22:46.147+07:002026-09-27T14:22:46.147+07:00<div>Meat Loaf’s performance as the wild, leather-clad ex-delivery boy Eddie in <i>The Rocky Horror Picture Show</i> (1975) is one of the film’s most high-energy highlights. Filmed between October and December 1974 at Bray Studios and Oakley Court in Berkshire, England, his brief time on set was filled with behind-the-scenes eccentricities and classic production history.</div><div><br></div><div>Meat Loaf had played Eddie (and Dr. Scott) in the 1974 Los Angeles stage production at Lou Adler’s Roxy Theatre. When 20th Century Fox greenlit the film adaptation, executive producer Lou Adler insisted on bringing Meat Loaf to the UK shoot alongside Tim Curry (Frank-N-Furter).</div><div><br></div><div>In the stage show, the actor playing Eddie traditionally doubled as Dr. Scott. Meat Loaf expected to play both roles in the movie as well. However, director Jim Sharman cast British actor Jonathan Adams as Dr. Scott, leaving Meat Loaf strictly with the role of Eddie. Meat Loaf later admitted he was initially disappointed by the decision, though he acknowledged Adams was great in the part. “I said you’re making a huge mistake and I still think they did, even though the actor was fine,” he said. “The way it was in the play was that Eddie and Dr. Scott really looked alike, so you knew it was his nephew and I was a really good Dr. Scott.”</div><div><br></div><div>For Eddie’s iconic entrance, crashing out of a freezer on a motorcycle during “Hot Phat-Pootie” / “Whatever Happened to Saturday Night?,” a stunt double handled the high-speed riding inside the laboratory set. However, Meat Loaf did his own close-ups and heavy performance work while seated on the stationary bike, pushing his physical limits despite filming in freezing, unheated estate conditions at Oakley Court.</div><div><br></div><div>After Frank-N-Furter kills Eddie with an ice pick, Eddie’s body is later served/revealed under a glass dining table. To get authentic reactions during the dinner scene, director Jim Sharman kept the rest of the cast (including Susan Sarandon and Barry Bostwick) in the dark about how Eddie’s corpse would be displayed. When Tim Curry pulled back the tablecloth to reveal the fake mannequin head modeled after Meat Loaf, the horror on the cast&#39;s faces was entirely real.</div><div><br></div>Despite the chaotic, freezing set conditions, Meat Loaf and Tim Curry developed a strong friendship during production. Meat Loaf frequently praised Curry’s dedication to staying in character as Frank-N-Furter, even between takes while shivering on cold soundstages.<div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdUpVpGbrqI-hb5bAZVVa-ZOBH6ObOWUa9xeeJyEWOzHpp4Abt4P-ffu273WuufRfUeEHLJ18NxICbVBoPjWobJR0ekmABUmrhwZqg8LWYCtSscf4zmlkMMfSy9jkVXO3i0GWpQfQO7gmQwoJAlp5uTynePeQ3NcqkF_Z3zPT3JqjsYBthCrDUYZ_qkmIa/s893/meat-loaf-the-rocky-horror-picture-show-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="893" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdUpVpGbrqI-hb5bAZVVa-ZOBH6ObOWUa9xeeJyEWOzHpp4Abt4P-ffu273WuufRfUeEHLJ18NxICbVBoPjWobJR0ekmABUmrhwZqg8LWYCtSscf4zmlkMMfSy9jkVXO3i0GWpQfQO7gmQwoJAlp5uTynePeQ3NcqkF_Z3zPT3JqjsYBthCrDUYZ_qkmIa/s1600/meat-loaf-the-rocky-horror-picture-show-1.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguBCV_Ic65jLiPc1k8pvDl9AFkp1e8JQ8VPWRHtB3t-j5A9LiPu_8Jjhp50iCIppgBeeaBG5hCwhfxuaYW4itdE7NratEoUyLSBOW75Bu0zZXvpatYd_Q5gzCWBv6Fbr7U6WX_rv67_k2feNT5Uvs89vn_O9gYcaGuYDwr6-yqA1p2kO-tE9ogSLgP_n8z/s1006/meat-loaf-the-rocky-horror-picture-show-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1006" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguBCV_Ic65jLiPc1k8pvDl9AFkp1e8JQ8VPWRHtB3t-j5A9LiPu_8Jjhp50iCIppgBeeaBG5hCwhfxuaYW4itdE7NratEoUyLSBOW75Bu0zZXvpatYd_Q5gzCWBv6Fbr7U6WX_rv67_k2feNT5Uvs89vn_O9gYcaGuYDwr6-yqA1p2kO-tE9ogSLgP_n8z/s1600/meat-loaf-the-rocky-horror-picture-show-2.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvlafx4gyKhFV8pj-eRTUq-O00PznSyvYHzpA3DfLWmq5pCOfE6aoh0WDPXwbrHDwAIgawVBOZnLi-G5tippr-fNdZ4404PAOoHExwslH93OCejZ-BxeoDKy2mBaXwevD-OiTyfRM8P8xvK3hU8dFV233s1dqgFy_20JQameFsi9MBB9qqjlB9d9G0L2S4/s952/meat-loaf-the-rocky-horror-picture-show-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="952" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvlafx4gyKhFV8pj-eRTUq-O00PznSyvYHzpA3DfLWmq5pCOfE6aoh0WDPXwbrHDwAIgawVBOZnLi-G5tippr-fNdZ4404PAOoHExwslH93OCejZ-BxeoDKy2mBaXwevD-OiTyfRM8P8xvK3hU8dFV233s1dqgFy_20JQameFsi9MBB9qqjlB9d9G0L2S4/s1600/meat-loaf-the-rocky-horror-picture-show-3.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLjvlBrpgGhxPabPrLkV8CHEylCqgTuSuGEiIcVHC1uoOkj0E3_VorLbiGLBBvIE531PP36PtGNDTRKDUhxHOz9yZSWGmKc4znetzFsxrbF5e-r5qMZPTvTORMI3NBkPvOqJYOfsQXA8Mn_4QXD_pEu2YUvJcfT9mT1iPNkmtxkcuWV9s-OOMAb-GlfwS4/s1041/meat-loaf-the-rocky-horror-picture-show-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1041" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLjvlBrpgGhxPabPrLkV8CHEylCqgTuSuGEiIcVHC1uoOkj0E3_VorLbiGLBBvIE531PP36PtGNDTRKDUhxHOz9yZSWGmKc4znetzFsxrbF5e-r5qMZPTvTORMI3NBkPvOqJYOfsQXA8Mn_4QXD_pEu2YUvJcfT9mT1iPNkmtxkcuWV9s-OOMAb-GlfwS4/s1600/meat-loaf-the-rocky-horror-picture-show-4.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTack8sFhVleiXz7v5aBs3xq4w-jnNBCwu1-myZgmpyQeMoGZX7RtOSW0iyeS-uX0PNSk1UpNqOESvCStv4RaatLgPE9A7FnpRxLTmdF39HjzXp3gX6X1FK5X1knmmxInxVhWRgXWV2khHjXeIzN6yoPWUTPlzAG58sXc1g68FhR4Hkw4Y4doliU-Qjf9B/s956/meat-loaf-the-rocky-horror-picture-show-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="956" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTack8sFhVleiXz7v5aBs3xq4w-jnNBCwu1-myZgmpyQeMoGZX7RtOSW0iyeS-uX0PNSk1UpNqOESvCStv4RaatLgPE9A7FnpRxLTmdF39HjzXp3gX6X1FK5X1knmmxInxVhWRgXWV2khHjXeIzN6yoPWUTPlzAG58sXc1g68FhR4Hkw4Y4doliU-Qjf9B/s1600/meat-loaf-the-rocky-horror-picture-show-5.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span></span></div><a href="http://www.vintag.es/2026/09/meat-loaf-the-rocky-horror-picture-show.html#more">See more »</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424637093648521725.post-33308290109771233552026-09-27T08:38:43.299+07:002026-09-27T08:38:43.300+07:00On the set of <i>The Terminator</i> (1984), Linda Hamilton portrayed a vastly different version of Sarah Connor than the muscle-bound, hardened warrior she would later become in the 1991 sequel. Filming the original sci-fi classic was a gritty, fast-paced, and physically grueling experience for the young actress.<div><br></div><div><div>In 1984, Sarah Connor was introduced as an ordinary, vulnerable Los Angeles waitress running for her life from an unstoppable cybernetic assassin. Hamilton described her character during this shoot as “scared” and “mincemeat,” acting as the emotional anchor of a sci-fi horror film rather than a traditional action hero.</div><div><br></div><div>Hamilton was 27 years old when filming began in March 1984, turning 28 before the film&#39;s October release. Because Hamilton was older than the 19-year-old Sarah Connor originally written in the script, director James Cameron adjusted the character&#39;s age upward to better match Hamilton&#39;s natural maturity.</div><div><br></div><div>Behind the scenes, Hamilton’s transformation was defined by classic 1980s styling. Her iconic feathered hair was crafted by hair stylists Kyle Sweet and Peter Tothpal, while her everyday-woman makeup was managed by Jeff Dawn and Melissa Street.</div><div><br></div><div>Because <i>The Terminator</i> was produced on a modest $6.4 million budget, the set environment was highly propulsive and fast-moving. Hamilton spent much of her time filming intense night scenes across industrial areas of Los Angeles, working closely with co-star Michael Biehn (Kyle Reese) to build the frantic, survivalist chemistry that drove the plot.</div><div><br></div><div>This foundational, vulnerable performance on the 1984 set laid the groundwork for Hamilton’s legendary physical overhaul seven years later, when she explicitly demanded that Cameron let her play Sarah Connor as “crazy” and battle-hardened for <i>Terminator 2</i>.</div><div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjObQ5VyhP-nVFdzMl111TIJzm-mrpG0PkxSMXAEEsXoaWSYBtpSQDlZJ97FXdmwQ0MFzTg1i6S_1EefSoVpIosgAmxYJnqaugHzcXmTIRvlBIJLand0RYUCfLw6xGPpDsudC9_K-VxgLnsN1H7eK6bp16ttZwDRZVyiehVHp6VI2-yIyqlRQ7pGgl7Ciph/s1000/linda-hamilton-terminator-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="665" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjObQ5VyhP-nVFdzMl111TIJzm-mrpG0PkxSMXAEEsXoaWSYBtpSQDlZJ97FXdmwQ0MFzTg1i6S_1EefSoVpIosgAmxYJnqaugHzcXmTIRvlBIJLand0RYUCfLw6xGPpDsudC9_K-VxgLnsN1H7eK6bp16ttZwDRZVyiehVHp6VI2-yIyqlRQ7pGgl7Ciph/w640-h426/linda-hamilton-terminator-1.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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While everyday clothing for women often remained modest, these images reveal occasional bold looks that exposed the midriff: sometimes in casual settings, sportswear, or playful moments.<div><br></div><div>The photos offer a rare glimpse into a less typical side of 1940s style, reflecting both practical wartime influences and a growing sense of youthful confidence. They preserve an intriguing visual record of fashion experimentation during the era.</div><div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDB8IFLRneWp2fvQQthB40APL8c_K7ZUO_RKQUi1fWDLSNl4vcSiTvDPU5lw_hl_WVBpr5apGMbJunfdY_P4C2lBqdvrezva5H_ZXyAlPaqkdBw1dze6-4LPnwpC7-qNS7kQwqyA1j0tKfcR8zwIOiwlDxY409SbAbM3sMnCyyAFfzUJW-2jARxqzdZkZd/s800/1940s-young-women-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="541" data-original-width="800" height="432" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDB8IFLRneWp2fvQQthB40APL8c_K7ZUO_RKQUi1fWDLSNl4vcSiTvDPU5lw_hl_WVBpr5apGMbJunfdY_P4C2lBqdvrezva5H_ZXyAlPaqkdBw1dze6-4LPnwpC7-qNS7kQwqyA1j0tKfcR8zwIOiwlDxY409SbAbM3sMnCyyAFfzUJW-2jARxqzdZkZd/w640-h432/1940s-young-women-1.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje0RWHtQ-nl1rdAskx5TpeT9LrWwRNV2wmigyzrTh25bMePPhv9WjUOBlZcbPUZ2SMUrnZA-ejbJ-56M4vBoICB28P4jp4tlK6klGpsIqKwWWeXSOx9yo7rjx5stNeVykazHY-w874Lpmj1p13-BSwIggB0Y5rxscEQMetHnyWGj2NdXrXccSEITG71MMp/s800/1940s-young-women-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="553" data-original-width="800" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje0RWHtQ-nl1rdAskx5TpeT9LrWwRNV2wmigyzrTh25bMePPhv9WjUOBlZcbPUZ2SMUrnZA-ejbJ-56M4vBoICB28P4jp4tlK6klGpsIqKwWWeXSOx9yo7rjx5stNeVykazHY-w874Lpmj1p13-BSwIggB0Y5rxscEQMetHnyWGj2NdXrXccSEITG71MMp/w640-h442/1940s-young-women-2.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWUNMDlDNdyrbWmoI9x8lgNRu-vcIrtXYqkn3CIZlW4Rz4T_0xS_LFJMDUN2ev5JSl0TwdboYVEq8b88kDf9O4L7mHkJj1p8fieDcxq10qpco_ExzFnNTdgXTu0kg28I1J9VdtCWpEjPLSxn3nkX-sFkoag0EBqsgb1SHvLPxBblWFoTg0BFd0nrj7NPkT/s800/1940s-young-women-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="572" data-original-width="800" height="458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWUNMDlDNdyrbWmoI9x8lgNRu-vcIrtXYqkn3CIZlW4Rz4T_0xS_LFJMDUN2ev5JSl0TwdboYVEq8b88kDf9O4L7mHkJj1p8fieDcxq10qpco_ExzFnNTdgXTu0kg28I1J9VdtCWpEjPLSxn3nkX-sFkoag0EBqsgb1SHvLPxBblWFoTg0BFd0nrj7NPkT/w640-h458/1940s-young-women-3.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiheHgzOzs-vqDQGIEKdAVQ8OIqN6IgGLdhwbmtHPN0A5-F_hyphenhyphenrs_0n87aYiCoUR6A05-CRXd5qSdqk4vvFrpGDKxtY_JmDx1B3DOsZcdq7ZHmFNhHuLdNhzpJzz7p7iZklmykwzCzXHyPXOikkN7tVJPdxuj3QlhR2nRmvLPFgfSbWpinrW0IBiXvD_F9t/s1116/1940s-young-women-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1116" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiheHgzOzs-vqDQGIEKdAVQ8OIqN6IgGLdhwbmtHPN0A5-F_hyphenhyphenrs_0n87aYiCoUR6A05-CRXd5qSdqk4vvFrpGDKxtY_JmDx1B3DOsZcdq7ZHmFNhHuLdNhzpJzz7p7iZklmykwzCzXHyPXOikkN7tVJPdxuj3QlhR2nRmvLPFgfSbWpinrW0IBiXvD_F9t/s1600/1940s-young-women-4.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-7upomfeENtnuQuuObw7TzusooeMizdvL7PTdIC3I-F4wzIwYzb6zAAvxRQWKDP3IE3FChJp4jc8cYJ71-nF4Sk9L5x_6BW7zOB-TRhAhzTBrRQ5CfvR63LstE5f_h-fglB3jmpXrZbM2t6wb-DtNOHZuXMJ5_vYNnKDrKE25SY1oyywP52p_RDYXr1lN/s925/1940s-young-women-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="925" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-7upomfeENtnuQuuObw7TzusooeMizdvL7PTdIC3I-F4wzIwYzb6zAAvxRQWKDP3IE3FChJp4jc8cYJ71-nF4Sk9L5x_6BW7zOB-TRhAhzTBrRQ5CfvR63LstE5f_h-fglB3jmpXrZbM2t6wb-DtNOHZuXMJ5_vYNnKDrKE25SY1oyywP52p_RDYXr1lN/s1600/1940s-young-women-5.jpg"></a></div><br><span></span><a href="http://www.vintag.es/2026/09/1940s-young-women.html#more">See more »</a>Quynh Nguyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16274121998354621123noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424637093648521725.post-44128071399722156212026-09-26T22:07:08.924+07:002026-09-26T22:07:08.925+07:00Between 1883 and 1889, the iconic 20-mule teams became the backbone of the borax industry in Death Valley, hauling massive loads across some of the harshest terrain in North America. These teams transported up to 10 short tons of borax ore per journey, covering a grueling 165-mile route to the Mojave railhead in California.<div><br /></div><div>Their wagons were engineering marvels, each empty one weighed 7,800 pounds and stood on seven-foot-tall wheels with iron rims. When fully loaded with ore and water, the mule train stretched over 180 feet and tipped the scales at more than 73,000 pounds, including a dedicated water wagon carrying 1,200 gallons for the animals.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwdPRlVJs1sAGsAR5h0nE_-pgXSaeEco7ydVx3seMRk9W3AVuKkhK8I7YZz3N1OyctyYTBoDmQT47wlHaEh7TKCooMCNa-sP8Cjv0JO8nOhZAb2NFnekVxD0TmBWPTshUQvtLFkCCVWC9o9wLJVOXS2PkLC_DVxDYNdqb7KF40idYX5dGDFkpGtzZ0QE4N/s1280/20-mule-team-in-death-valley-ca-1880s.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="789" data-original-width="1280" height="394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwdPRlVJs1sAGsAR5h0nE_-pgXSaeEco7ydVx3seMRk9W3AVuKkhK8I7YZz3N1OyctyYTBoDmQT47wlHaEh7TKCooMCNa-sP8Cjv0JO8nOhZAb2NFnekVxD0TmBWPTshUQvtLFkCCVWC9o9wLJVOXS2PkLC_DVxDYNdqb7KF40idYX5dGDFkpGtzZ0QE4N/w640-h394/20-mule-team-in-death-valley-ca-1880s.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><div>The operation required exceptional teamwork and precision. A seasoned teamster controlled the mules using a long “jerk line” and a whip, while a swamper managed the brakes and kept the team steady on steep or uneven ground. Mules were chosen for their endurance and smarts, while horses worked at the back as wheelers. The teams covered an average of 17 miles per day, stopping midday for meals and water without unharnessing, and resting at night in camps with corrals, feed, and basic shelters. On particularly dry legs of the route, an extra water wagon would sometimes follow behind to keep the animals hydrated.</div><div><br /></div><div>In just six years, these mule teams hauled more than 20 million pounds of borax and became legendary for their toughness and efficiency. Immortalized by writers like Remi Nadeau, their story is a powerful reminder of human ingenuity and endurance in the face of extreme conditions. More than just a transport system, the 20-mule teams symbolize the grit and determination that helped shape the American West.</div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424637093648521725.post-2031964893344048742026-09-26T15:28:42.072+07:002026-09-26T15:28:42.072+07:00Taken by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/201209605@N07/">Edward Eugene Masters</a>, these vintage photos capture Luang Prabang, the historic royal capital of Laos, in 1975: a pivotal year of political and social change. The images show the city’s temples, streets, riverside scenes, and daily life at a moment when the country was undergoing major transformation.<div><br></div><div>From traditional architecture and local residents to quiet moments along the Mekong, the photos preserve a visual record of Luang Prabang as it appeared just before and during a profound shift in its history. They offer a rare and evocative glimpse of the city more than fifty years ago.</div><div><br></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisSFf6RlGYAWYJDqea8F-HOPb6JdYFGzyZy6ZG3erwab_5CL2PG7Pgl8fLpW3u2Kf1JqMdbz69Fbx5cBU9QY1D2cjr70fQpwvJkcug5W5OW-yhrwK-NRPpryKtao1L5rWhNR1laIIlGaDZ4e5QKfTMwlFwZXFqndvLTcYGm1sJS9cZlwzUG4GtlCKF7n6y/s800/luang-prabang-1970s-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="534" data-original-width="800" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisSFf6RlGYAWYJDqea8F-HOPb6JdYFGzyZy6ZG3erwab_5CL2PG7Pgl8fLpW3u2Kf1JqMdbz69Fbx5cBU9QY1D2cjr70fQpwvJkcug5W5OW-yhrwK-NRPpryKtao1L5rWhNR1laIIlGaDZ4e5QKfTMwlFwZXFqndvLTcYGm1sJS9cZlwzUG4GtlCKF7n6y/w640-h428/luang-prabang-1970s-1.jpg" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Elephant procession, Luang Prabang, Laos, 1975</td></tr></tbody></table><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBc0iZptmfOkl8kauJDPcnI7r9vVd9OeyzVRaybmCWBfsN84ECuI-yKkikE_mmWxp_YyYguoouzV9Q41ODYaZJ_5oHmvgfRs6nusCJR0YI7tWlOiwqPT9co52SxYlNZ4KCMw5nhiZCc9C97O7wq7wEBeXoy5n1fhsabWZqDyVhmyt82AN_YxA5p9QgSefs/s800/luang-prabang-1970s-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="534" data-original-width="800" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBc0iZptmfOkl8kauJDPcnI7r9vVd9OeyzVRaybmCWBfsN84ECuI-yKkikE_mmWxp_YyYguoouzV9Q41ODYaZJ_5oHmvgfRs6nusCJR0YI7tWlOiwqPT9co52SxYlNZ4KCMw5nhiZCc9C97O7wq7wEBeXoy5n1fhsabWZqDyVhmyt82AN_YxA5p9QgSefs/w640-h428/luang-prabang-1970s-2.jpg" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Elephant procession, Luang Prabang, Laos, 1975</td></tr></tbody></table><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioeujGbgmMbyu6bqpSM1BuWlHExoZ6yVrh9dzUrZjebcQGLPO1KOyMI2eLTt77dwhPWclnEup9viDyr6cgZX9pQc2EEgrH-sPZS8v4V7pKN3a6EdwgGC7U_SYfnm-DwF7b8XMK2y263YT44OiCvzvkrWiyq4BIXA1B9d0UdxbZNl3WAfhoI1ZxE1n8L9cY/s958/luang-prabang-1970s-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="958" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioeujGbgmMbyu6bqpSM1BuWlHExoZ6yVrh9dzUrZjebcQGLPO1KOyMI2eLTt77dwhPWclnEup9viDyr6cgZX9pQc2EEgrH-sPZS8v4V7pKN3a6EdwgGC7U_SYfnm-DwF7b8XMK2y263YT44OiCvzvkrWiyq4BIXA1B9d0UdxbZNl3WAfhoI1ZxE1n8L9cY/s1600/luang-prabang-1970s-3.jpg"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fortune teller, Luang Prabang, Laos, 1975</td></tr></tbody></table><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNYwhE6F5BEXyBoqI7V6wcJoLKh7Gzhvy47BF4fOROZCfDnKw-a0gcIa4DArjRne_MTsIM0IF_vq-70QCGAwOEgfPRP015uxjqpWYmVgrxbuh1jgpZtU4ecv2gE9hJjQ7wzwuRQDU8DWglvYdbhDk7HgkF08wqMC0kFIwt_S_V0dYDYgCpMpGVjIdJF1gB/s800/luang-prabang-1970s-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="534" data-original-width="800" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNYwhE6F5BEXyBoqI7V6wcJoLKh7Gzhvy47BF4fOROZCfDnKw-a0gcIa4DArjRne_MTsIM0IF_vq-70QCGAwOEgfPRP015uxjqpWYmVgrxbuh1jgpZtU4ecv2gE9hJjQ7wzwuRQDU8DWglvYdbhDk7HgkF08wqMC0kFIwt_S_V0dYDYgCpMpGVjIdJF1gB/w640-h428/luang-prabang-1970s-4.jpg" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kids, Luang Prabang, Laos, 1975</td></tr></tbody></table><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiynuczYVS-me3mLwjyYwY9Yj2kL6VUtiIHREYz9XOLpVcdUHNsuWcOS4HX-JpjogUgxcfP0qFslP7CV4tzY1FhDHEwZhVe329jZjzB9gWUNilYwxk4HR3cVDf3U8IW8icZBvm_6Ov1AIcZSDqweDTMjdXrXBq98_6hcZTxZZu96ADl9yHoWFxopJQNkpIL/s800/luang-prabang-1970s-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="534" data-original-width="800" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiynuczYVS-me3mLwjyYwY9Yj2kL6VUtiIHREYz9XOLpVcdUHNsuWcOS4HX-JpjogUgxcfP0qFslP7CV4tzY1FhDHEwZhVe329jZjzB9gWUNilYwxk4HR3cVDf3U8IW8icZBvm_6Ov1AIcZSDqweDTMjdXrXBq98_6hcZTxZZu96ADl9yHoWFxopJQNkpIL/w640-h428/luang-prabang-1970s-5.jpg" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Buddha cave, Luang Prabang, Laos, 1975</td></tr></tbody></table><br><span></span><a href="http://www.vintag.es/2026/09/luang-prabang-1975.html#more">See more »</a>Quynh Nguyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16274121998354621123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424637093648521725.post-5034714425174550622026-09-26T14:13:45.318+07:002026-09-26T14:13:45.319+07:00The iconic 1971 photoshoot of Olivia Newton-John, captured by music photographer Jeremy Fletcher at Clareville Studios in London, highlights the English-Australian singer at a defining moment early in her solo career. Taken around the release of her debut studio album, <i>If Not for You</i>, the portraits show her in classic 1970s fashion, balancing boho-chic aesthetics with her signature warm and bright personality.<div><br></div><div><div>The photoshoot features multiple looks, including a dark brown button-up blouse paired with a high-waisted neutral mini-skirt, statement belts, and knee-high leather boots. Other shots depict her in a minimalist black turtleneck holding a bouquet of spring flowers.</div><div><br></div><div>Clareville Studios, located on Clareville Street in South Kensington, London, was a popular hub for portraiture and promotional shoots for rising artists in the UK music scene during the late 1960s and 1970s. Jeremy Fletcher, working for agencies like Redferns, captured the soft, approachable, and natural charm that quickly turned Newton-John into an international sweetheart before her later transition to pop-rock superstardom in <i>Grease</i> (1978).</div><div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2MPwENoYdLq2z191vRnyqDERDbwADRJ_fr0Lcly0-GFQOvPWIcUlxV7b78l6tp1cuNEDYMevLpOXHBKn3r0Gd2_2QvPjskn9IMmRz6Vu7DvWj6kOJIlWnwVexLxG4an8R_TwkHaDedOfbOFooU9jL2qYjFvINsFT6YvnluerXJJWNNjt8wLGJ58cTzRrg/s1200/olivia-newton-john-at-clareville-studios-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2MPwENoYdLq2z191vRnyqDERDbwADRJ_fr0Lcly0-GFQOvPWIcUlxV7b78l6tp1cuNEDYMevLpOXHBKn3r0Gd2_2QvPjskn9IMmRz6Vu7DvWj6kOJIlWnwVexLxG4an8R_TwkHaDedOfbOFooU9jL2qYjFvINsFT6YvnluerXJJWNNjt8wLGJ58cTzRrg/w640-h640/olivia-newton-john-at-clareville-studios-1.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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While most TA models were open two-seater roadsters, this more luxurious version featured coachwork by Salmons &amp; Sons of Newport Pagnell under the Tickford name.<div><br></div><div>The car offered a practical three-position convertible top, wind-up windows, and higher doors for better weather protection, along with a refined interior. Powered by a 1,292 cc overhead-valve four-cylinder engine producing around 50 horsepower, only about 250–260 examples were built before World War II.</div><div><br></div><div>Today it remains a highly desirable pre-war British classic, valued for its rarity, stylish design, and charming open-top motoring character. These elegant photos capture the refined style and classic British charm of the rare 1938 MG TA Tickford Drophead Coupé.</div><div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUdGx6LEWJNxhTWFyE6SodpOOLqcvAihxHVdpXRRwkbtxdHSTscwdiET80i4FTeBtRApPCFY5EiA5GNn4hRX5gHPIQF5fBs8P_1GvBLHnnFCbSE1eotmKKhDbtvUXAdbQp5bGMSlUqiJPrKXjpobT4EtoXUAZ-K18uTq2m38L2h6JY89nHMRhxZw1oB-sG/s800/1938-mg-ta-tickford-drophead-coupe-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="606" data-original-width="800" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUdGx6LEWJNxhTWFyE6SodpOOLqcvAihxHVdpXRRwkbtxdHSTscwdiET80i4FTeBtRApPCFY5EiA5GNn4hRX5gHPIQF5fBs8P_1GvBLHnnFCbSE1eotmKKhDbtvUXAdbQp5bGMSlUqiJPrKXjpobT4EtoXUAZ-K18uTq2m38L2h6JY89nHMRhxZw1oB-sG/w640-h484/1938-mg-ta-tickford-drophead-coupe-1.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Douglas played several crucial roles on and off the set. When torrential rains and severe mudslides washed out local Mexican roads, Douglas stepped in as producer to orchestrate rebuilding the infrastructure so the crew and equipment could move.</div><div><br></div><div>Insiders at 20th Century Fox fully expected the film to flop. They were highly hesitant about Douglas as an action lead and Robert Zemeckis as a director. Douglas actively shielded the production from studio interference to keep Zemeckis’s vision alive. The cast and crew had to navigate intense physical stunts, treacherous mud, and live alligators, requiring Douglas to constantly balance safety with the film&#39;s frantic pace.</div><div><br></div><div>Kathleen Turner later praised Douglas for creating an environment of mutual respect, noting that he made her feel incredibly safe and supported during a deeply grueling shoot. She revealed in later years that she and Douglas experienced an intense off-screen attraction and &quot;might have been falling in love&quot; during filming while Douglas was separated from his wife, though it ultimately stayed platonic.</div><div><br></div><div>The gamble ultimately paid off. Despite the studio’s lack of faith, which went so far that Zemeckis was fired from his next planned film, Cocoon, based on a rough cut of <i>Romancing the Stone</i>, the movie became the eighth-highest-grossing film of 1984 and transformed Douglas into a certified A-list box office leading man.</div><div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9tu0iNtxgKsK1_lMSrGEJEEX3n-63f8B8zGp-IPe_n_zpdewY45bFUYdGL44yNui08ZVOAMoTUIo4NCUGSKBobemrjYNCBZREvPH_vehvkbg54rufdy1DB6aNPZzrWTRtS3PzAB2qw7vpjiA76eNx0Kx6KC1kbLJoax2YvGE8onRx0Q84Xc91G_bXY3za/s1000/michael-douglas-romancing-the%20stone-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="665" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9tu0iNtxgKsK1_lMSrGEJEEX3n-63f8B8zGp-IPe_n_zpdewY45bFUYdGL44yNui08ZVOAMoTUIo4NCUGSKBobemrjYNCBZREvPH_vehvkbg54rufdy1DB6aNPZzrWTRtS3PzAB2qw7vpjiA76eNx0Kx6KC1kbLJoax2YvGE8onRx0Q84Xc91G_bXY3za/w640-h426/michael-douglas-romancing-the%20stone-1.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjds1VXPloWISX6wfro6gRw1c38qp1M5vwkZHROONRgKHSryatZHfsyF3ZV-s0Dcvyas6lXnuh4_U0ME6mISfdBoyoS_-6UuWnV803nRyqD9ldzwVujXk-o34L8T0IMXo3dM5C0AZOi-fgdczZHWcWhs8HXf-gJKDoyJJpk57yiur-03AYiJUW2q1DREo-/s1000/michael-douglas-romancing-the%20stone-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="666" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjds1VXPloWISX6wfro6gRw1c38qp1M5vwkZHROONRgKHSryatZHfsyF3ZV-s0Dcvyas6lXnuh4_U0ME6mISfdBoyoS_-6UuWnV803nRyqD9ldzwVujXk-o34L8T0IMXo3dM5C0AZOi-fgdczZHWcWhs8HXf-gJKDoyJJpk57yiur-03AYiJUW2q1DREo-/w640-h426/michael-douglas-romancing-the%20stone-2.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi46OfL95KO0nN0O1G8NcLqwPcdllNE-_zxhBFRYrSL2sFpSOaG-pvozc_bGtvemev3NaK8BV7vGfGTNRzXY19qejEOMIVYJH3XRRtyAil_p1osDelFM63rGrx1KgAoUjUzYqppMn7NMa1wBsctNxL5dJ6IXhM2kbWoXtl2XLdbPPm-Fm1OQT3Z1JyyFdq7/s960/michael-douglas-romancing-the%20stone-3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi46OfL95KO0nN0O1G8NcLqwPcdllNE-_zxhBFRYrSL2sFpSOaG-pvozc_bGtvemev3NaK8BV7vGfGTNRzXY19qejEOMIVYJH3XRRtyAil_p1osDelFM63rGrx1KgAoUjUzYqppMn7NMa1wBsctNxL5dJ6IXhM2kbWoXtl2XLdbPPm-Fm1OQT3Z1JyyFdq7/s1600/michael-douglas-romancing-the%20stone-3.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNq448NQyCvsH1QYG8UJY94s2rUmx_s0ZR5-Gz4tRuJLrYEew3Kdwg5HLkN81KOJrrcK1GaELqbENw_4GwuKcv3pu_1DfwsbxquT62ZsegFm3QlVT2K8C0eOMyF4L0kQBjLad2FeB4UGtSWihxkaafEoXDnHGmmjyhUaAuwoNm5Kg-zq01L4MZhpgYC1qs/s960/michael-douglas-romancing-the%20stone-5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNq448NQyCvsH1QYG8UJY94s2rUmx_s0ZR5-Gz4tRuJLrYEew3Kdwg5HLkN81KOJrrcK1GaELqbENw_4GwuKcv3pu_1DfwsbxquT62ZsegFm3QlVT2K8C0eOMyF4L0kQBjLad2FeB4UGtSWihxkaafEoXDnHGmmjyhUaAuwoNm5Kg-zq01L4MZhpgYC1qs/s1600/michael-douglas-romancing-the%20stone-5.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span></span></div></div><a href="http://www.vintag.es/2026/09/michael-douglas-romancing-the-stone.html#more">See more »</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424637093648521725.post-46798310838445529032026-09-25T23:24:27.245+07:002026-09-25T23:24:27.246+07:00Catherine Zeta-Jones captured the heart of the British public as Mariette Larkin (later Mariette Charlton) on the set of the hit comedy-drama series <i>The Darling Buds of May</i>. Broadcast on ITV between 1991 and 1993, the idyllic 1950s period piece served as the definitive breakout role that propelled her to instant stardom.<div><br></div><div><div>Filmed primarily on location in the picturesque village of Pluckley, Kent, the series followed the chaotic, joyful life of the Larkin family. At just 21 years old, Zeta-Jones beat out over 300 hopefuls to play Mariette, the stunning eldest daughter of Pop (David Jason) and Ma Larkin (Pam Ferris). Her character’s central storyline revolved around her romance and eventual marriage to the earnest, straight-laced tax inspector Cedric “Charley” Charlton, played by Philip Franks.</div><div><br></div><div>The immense popularity of the show, drawing an astonishing 18 million viewers, subsequently subjected Zeta-Jones to intense British tabloid scrutiny. Weary of being pigeonholed into generic “pretty girl” roles in the UK, she ultimately made the bold move to relocate to Hollywood. The transition proved highly successful, opening the doors to starring roles in blockbuster films like <i>The Mask of Zorro</i> and her Academy Award-winning performance in <i>Chicago</i>.</div><div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPzXC-RtWJuiS9h1CwxzWw3jz7Sv1jZ3cDuKICJar4Ie7Su8WLvGMTQBcRSNk4hxgyJHbI0Fn-vFpy5vdPY0B3KqYgrJ2KBZoR7HCLzfXqO22LPX_Ol89aUOYvisk4u9nntQZAXlSvS9Bg4buwsyDlxCzWSun4siYHsG1Nwk_1W3t89k_vfS5bmoyc-S_G/s1200/catherine-zeta-jones-the-darling-buds-of-may-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1200" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPzXC-RtWJuiS9h1CwxzWw3jz7Sv1jZ3cDuKICJar4Ie7Su8WLvGMTQBcRSNk4hxgyJHbI0Fn-vFpy5vdPY0B3KqYgrJ2KBZoR7HCLzfXqO22LPX_Ol89aUOYvisk4u9nntQZAXlSvS9Bg4buwsyDlxCzWSun4siYHsG1Nwk_1W3t89k_vfS5bmoyc-S_G/w640-h512/catherine-zeta-jones-the-darling-buds-of-may-1.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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She also gained recognition as one of Revlon’s early “Charlie Girls,” embodying the independent, modern woman of the era.</div><div><br></div><div>With her understated elegance and versatile look, Stember remains associated with the clean, confident style of 1970s fashion photography. These stylish photos capture the natural elegance and distinctive presence of Charly Stember, a memorable face of 1970s fashion.</div><div><br></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyJfSCxIDE0mvZGyzc5DHMCIYIgmGe6rjuyPXfY0u-fHxlJEyO-vWpLmq-rhCLv4QLZflGl0bsx-Spxlmu0VdtY0jymkuAfaG2SmewQusb6c9tuB4NA6rX-whyphenhyphenJo8nn4FXO6riY6GXprjZxBVQNiIdaHkXCZ7CWqva9kVzICLxxr0JwtcxUe4WZ9T5Ua4B/s955/charly-stember-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="955" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyJfSCxIDE0mvZGyzc5DHMCIYIgmGe6rjuyPXfY0u-fHxlJEyO-vWpLmq-rhCLv4QLZflGl0bsx-Spxlmu0VdtY0jymkuAfaG2SmewQusb6c9tuB4NA6rX-whyphenhyphenJo8nn4FXO6riY6GXprjZxBVQNiIdaHkXCZ7CWqva9kVzICLxxr0JwtcxUe4WZ9T5Ua4B/s1600/charly-stember-1.jpg"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Charly Stember in a long violet dress ablaze with Indian mosaics and along a sheer shawl margined in orange glittering with golden thread by made to order by Arnold Scaasi, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, March 1, 1970</td></tr></tbody></table><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQHbIFvpiMWOXWTo5kzJgk91totrGeEMjWb3r4ecc6A3RErn9eOPv62eO7wR-tIbywuH9J26DQ7AM_XME45opB-o0NiUFl9QNA-xlp3b0VL3uZ-duq2wxCHf_LYzSvgW-fm35Ix90eGfwbtfqg6OZ6TqcNNeYv2S5nqy-qbCgsGXSDfGxF3UweYaTHASAy/s867/charly-stember-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="867" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQHbIFvpiMWOXWTo5kzJgk91totrGeEMjWb3r4ecc6A3RErn9eOPv62eO7wR-tIbywuH9J26DQ7AM_XME45opB-o0NiUFl9QNA-xlp3b0VL3uZ-duq2wxCHf_LYzSvgW-fm35Ix90eGfwbtfqg6OZ6TqcNNeYv2S5nqy-qbCgsGXSDfGxF3UweYaTHASAy/s1600/charly-stember-2.jpg"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Charly Stember in white leather pants striped in black, fringed from knee to ankle, black leather and jersey top with black suède fringe dangling from the wrists by Bonnie Cashin for Philip Sills, photo by Richard Avedon, Vogue, January 15, 1970</td></tr></tbody></table><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgErL0LkKSgEjsb2Z_lSIMyoq2iOH30f38lK6Zznrq6cSKlM6A1Y1qE65f1Hk4XqtSQvfPPjnGgnG8ZrM9MOKMbpRYetJRnaOami_ty0rDkitGspnVgIz4AB20B6rvqmUF9s3u2X058uJPpLqXV5QPAflOe5YggEQuPdZdE2aTc03PDRZl16G6sOl8yfoOF/s840/charly-stember-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="840" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgErL0LkKSgEjsb2Z_lSIMyoq2iOH30f38lK6Zznrq6cSKlM6A1Y1qE65f1Hk4XqtSQvfPPjnGgnG8ZrM9MOKMbpRYetJRnaOami_ty0rDkitGspnVgIz4AB20B6rvqmUF9s3u2X058uJPpLqXV5QPAflOe5YggEQuPdZdE2aTc03PDRZl16G6sOl8yfoOF/s1600/charly-stember-3.jpg"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Charly Stember wearing a flippy pageboy wig with deep bangs, the Chanel wig, in modacrylic, never needs washing, by Kenneth, photo by Gianni Penati, Vogue, February 15, 1970</td></tr></tbody></table><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY4NdtbDbLsN79WaUgyNRaXROCnI0lyELwhtsOgRC5OU6LoZnXAYqSSgRFMFf8Omq6YrxBtyw1UL2l0nIL4Z19RVmrBPzoLU1tVnaJ8xN8zWpgActD-GN0AJeIb4vWTyEYXkBYcN7d4CDro-xSXqKiJuTDYqPuM8h-y-EBCr-MOJwW96knmfVelei4gI05/s848/charly-stember-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="848" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY4NdtbDbLsN79WaUgyNRaXROCnI0lyELwhtsOgRC5OU6LoZnXAYqSSgRFMFf8Omq6YrxBtyw1UL2l0nIL4Z19RVmrBPzoLU1tVnaJ8xN8zWpgActD-GN0AJeIb4vWTyEYXkBYcN7d4CDro-xSXqKiJuTDYqPuM8h-y-EBCr-MOJwW96knmfVelei4gI05/s1600/charly-stember-4.jpg"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Charly Stember wearing a gold pailletted organza maxi-coat over a chiffon midi dress both in lilacs, plums, violets and mauves by Christian Dior-New York, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, February 1, 1970</td></tr></tbody></table><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzqhmRDJPuStzmc-ZTFZlP4RjoEYxilbwgzBy4LSiq0as7DBOhHWzT4l72EWncThQRV3oFu8dYLMUlowzHB3-nPdCoz23sX2OFnD2ME9BW0Cj-1bvUFq_dpJLxVRD29HQA3jKBI6JAeD5X3XGUeatT0G494RUTeuKWyJ3_KjtPIckY2tkNR_3mUdkbGwRt/s836/charly-stember-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="836" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzqhmRDJPuStzmc-ZTFZlP4RjoEYxilbwgzBy4LSiq0as7DBOhHWzT4l72EWncThQRV3oFu8dYLMUlowzHB3-nPdCoz23sX2OFnD2ME9BW0Cj-1bvUFq_dpJLxVRD29HQA3jKBI6JAeD5X3XGUeatT0G494RUTeuKWyJ3_KjtPIckY2tkNR_3mUdkbGwRt/s1600/charly-stember-5.jpg"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Charly Stember wearing a grainy calvary twill dress by Donald Brooks, Fringed suède boots that go over the knee by Christel of Copenhagen, photo by Richard Avedon, Vogue, January 15, 1970</td></tr></tbody></table><br><span></span><a href="http://www.vintag.es/2026/09/charly-stember.html#more">See more »</a>Quynh Nguyenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16274121998354621123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424637093648521725.post-10991330221341962342026-09-25T14:06:03.350+07:002026-09-25T14:06:03.466+07:00Heather Locklear (born September 25, 1961) is an American actress known for her role as Amanda Woodward on <i>Melrose Place</i> (1993–1999), for which she received four consecutive Golden Globe nominations for Best Actress – Television Series Drama.<div><br></div><div><div>In the 1980s, Locklear became one of prime-time television’s biggest stars and a defining pop-culture icon of the decade. Producer Aaron Spelling took notice of her early in her career, setting off a rare situation where she simultaneously starred on two top-rated television shows.</div><div><br></div><div>Starting in 1981, Locklear played the scheming, fiery Sammy Jo Carrington on <i>Dynasty</i>. Just a year later, she was cast as rookie police officer Stacy Sheridan in <i>T.J. Hooker</i> alongside William Shatner. For several years, she regularly commuted between both sets—switching from a cop uniform to high-glam evening gowns on the same day.</div><div><br></div><div><div>Beyond her television dominance, Locklear was highly sought after for fashion spreads and national commercial campaigns. Her luminous portraits by studio photographer Harry Langdon, characterized by soft lighting and pastel tones, frequently graced the cover of <i>TV Guide</i>, cementing her as one of Hollywood’s most photogenic stars.</div><div><br></div><div>Her real-life profile exploded into the rock-and-roll stratosphere in 1986, when she married Tommy Lee, the heavy-metal drummer of Mötley Crüe. The pairing of a clean-cut prime-time television queen with a notorious rock bad boy made them a massive tabloid fixture and an ultimate symbol of late-1980s pop culture.</div></div><div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLaoiOCVg3a6gCQRdUfI3bogrdivabIwOJcQxwvH2F_XAzZVYHBsL30lyMq87IaJfQn4qZWbAj7qlUlC2hhU2yLJCwGPCWzuvb25Nf4V6jljVIVu09eDlmbVBCYtvd4EPLQmk9LymDmhEgcMOhMw5J7Fz7s-33fr1WDUsABXpkXYkJTVL3CpJZZ1VJ3UR9/s794/young-heather-locklear-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="794" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLaoiOCVg3a6gCQRdUfI3bogrdivabIwOJcQxwvH2F_XAzZVYHBsL30lyMq87IaJfQn4qZWbAj7qlUlC2hhU2yLJCwGPCWzuvb25Nf4V6jljVIVu09eDlmbVBCYtvd4EPLQmk9LymDmhEgcMOhMw5J7Fz7s-33fr1WDUsABXpkXYkJTVL3CpJZZ1VJ3UR9/s1600/young-heather-locklear-1.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEismsVEWGHCosmjo5FfOjIoRCm9qB6rYVv5MzzclPoAVoDV1yIeDOgDIfgIqS59J01bTmbMbQ2AXNWRh-GH-G4GQgdANlIwVUjRuQ3HN-xCNu_R0QkyyiDURpoZbw6GoLvIlWUbGZB7TYdOmkHMXRBbzHCGkQvBqVdtz_qGziX3T0Sj1PhSqxWPA6l0HRB8/s879/young-heather-locklear-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="879" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEismsVEWGHCosmjo5FfOjIoRCm9qB6rYVv5MzzclPoAVoDV1yIeDOgDIfgIqS59J01bTmbMbQ2AXNWRh-GH-G4GQgdANlIwVUjRuQ3HN-xCNu_R0QkyyiDURpoZbw6GoLvIlWUbGZB7TYdOmkHMXRBbzHCGkQvBqVdtz_qGziX3T0Sj1PhSqxWPA6l0HRB8/s1600/young-heather-locklear-2.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdPsR_agHXrtrb350bP30ysiD-RqhkDr7-eV28lNlTsxilJOBaR23BjGRo2bbfBVrbph4rRZbjepe1hkKW-QsJkekys0PXK2qEFJpin5a1WW3GDHQKguRsTUEnWz_UwfH7lBL1ykaRQH2VuLsMSCfrHyMJYAbghKkVFSY5cswsR3J8ZyC3mEEwfXV3Ipjr/s787/young-heather-locklear-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdPsR_agHXrtrb350bP30ysiD-RqhkDr7-eV28lNlTsxilJOBaR23BjGRo2bbfBVrbph4rRZbjepe1hkKW-QsJkekys0PXK2qEFJpin5a1WW3GDHQKguRsTUEnWz_UwfH7lBL1ykaRQH2VuLsMSCfrHyMJYAbghKkVFSY5cswsR3J8ZyC3mEEwfXV3Ipjr/s1600/young-heather-locklear-3.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLcx8vyL2qxEQ7gc-47NlLnvrzy5WJRibMizXZ-52EaNRyF9SwQ89la_KYw3Zbm_2TIQZFarZPPg-VOHGp5CR6U_XtGU0zpfvYJDMxeXmBv38W-7lEhHDR6isI0HgLWsp6oI-i-_BPy2cXwyqJMOmklwun0YfRHrLjVMO2zN0sqpoJ3b0GOZF81gyW7BY3/s916/young-heather-locklear-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="916" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLcx8vyL2qxEQ7gc-47NlLnvrzy5WJRibMizXZ-52EaNRyF9SwQ89la_KYw3Zbm_2TIQZFarZPPg-VOHGp5CR6U_XtGU0zpfvYJDMxeXmBv38W-7lEhHDR6isI0HgLWsp6oI-i-_BPy2cXwyqJMOmklwun0YfRHrLjVMO2zN0sqpoJ3b0GOZF81gyW7BY3/s1600/young-heather-locklear-4.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD8xP7Vf0wBJfoTMakzbNNVsyXeHUQjkMnGxKpqa3la16DMR6zader_6D0rFwKs_K5RIYc3EOLVQ8A6F81zUEYn2cfTMmEqq_cYpPF-C3Hy6YdXuxo0M6AMqYU6SFxlvlxQcQ1dGgiDGQz4pKIbzK91aIeUFkVAw_JeEP8MtpJy7he6gM6OjXfgvf-t02C/s936/young-heather-locklear-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="936" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD8xP7Vf0wBJfoTMakzbNNVsyXeHUQjkMnGxKpqa3la16DMR6zader_6D0rFwKs_K5RIYc3EOLVQ8A6F81zUEYn2cfTMmEqq_cYpPF-C3Hy6YdXuxo0M6AMqYU6SFxlvlxQcQ1dGgiDGQz4pKIbzK91aIeUFkVAw_JeEP8MtpJy7he6gM6OjXfgvf-t02C/s1600/young-heather-locklear-5.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span></span></div></div><a href="http://www.vintag.es/2026/09/young-heather-locklear.html#more">See more »</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0