Military chic a-plenty. Oh for one of these coats…
Top Picks: Burberry Prorsum Fall 2010 Ready To Wear
Tag: wwii
Tough Luxe: Harper’s Bazaar September 2011
Military chic with a pinup edge for this jewellery editorial with model Marcelina Sowa…
The King’s Speech
Well, The King’s Speech is the Golden Globe favourite (which makes it an Academy Award favourite too, of course), with seven nominations. I can’t wait to see it – I adore Colin Firth, Helena Bonham Carter and Geoffrey Rush, how could it not be wonderful? And the story! All us Swing Fashionistas know about Edward VIII, who abdicated to marry the American divorce, Wallis Simpson (since he was such a style icon for the 1920s and 30s, and besides, oh what a love tale!). But I certainly never knew this side of George VI and the Queen Mother’s story. When my mum explained it to me the other day I was very touched. This should be wonderful!
Anyway, plenty of fashion to admire. I’ll post some images of the real King and Queen, who Colin Firth and Helena Bonham Carter are depicting, since I can see the film is aiming to be historically accurate.
1940s Day Dress
Here’s one of those vintage dresses that passed my screen at some stage (probably for sale on eBay or Etsy) and didn’t end up in my possession, but did end up in my photos folder. I’m going to post a few over the next few days…
Dior Goes Back in Time for Pre-Fall 2010
The Christian Dior Pre-Fall 2010 collection was all WWII French Resistance and 1930s bias cut gowns straight off the silver screen. Check out the pincurls on the model too! Can you believe that silver lamé number? If I could wear that onstage, I swear I’d learn to sing better! I like the model too, Heloise Guerin. Ahh, Galliano, how do I love thee…
