Creme de la Creme Posted by Inge Gregusch on June 26, 2015

The following is my contribution to the CLASSIC MOVIE HISTORY PROJECT BLOGATHON, June 26-28, 2015, hosted by Movies, Silently and sponsored by Flicker Alley. As the 1920s drew to an end, Greta Garbo had not yet agreed to do any talking pictures. She had, however, graduated from playing exotic   read more

Creme de la Creme Posted by Inge Gregusch on February 5, 2015

Fast and Loose, 1930: The Smiling Lieutenant, 1931: 24 Hours, 1931: Two Kinds of Women, 1932: Dancers in the Dark, 1932:   read more

Creme de la Creme Posted by Inge Gregusch on December 28, 2014

On the first day of Christmas, Hollywood gave to me: Dorothy Seastrom wearing fur-trimmed, draped satin--in the fashion show sequence of the 1925 film, "The Dressmaker from Paris", Travis Banton's first assignment as movie costume designer. On the second day of Christmas, Hollywood gav   read more

Creme de la Creme Posted by Inge Gregusch on November 24, 2014

On November 24, 2014 TCM & Bonhams are presenting the CLASSIC MOVIE MEMORABILIA AUCTION. Among the treasures to be sold is the Jean Louis designed two-piece gown Rita Hayworth wears in the 1946 film classic, Gilda. Rita Hayworth in Gilda publicity shot While Jean Louis' straple   read more

Creme de la Creme Posted by Inge Gregusch on November 17, 2014

With her curly bobbed hair and perfect profile, petite Evelyn Brent was a stylish actress with serious star power during the 1920s. 'Feathers':  When Brent was cast in Josef von Sternberg's 1927 silent classic Underworld costumed by Travis Banton, it was fashion magic. The "Feathers McC   read more

Creme de la Creme Posted by Inge Gregusch on November 16, 2014

During The Golden Age of Hollywood, MGM costumer, Gilbert Adrian was one of THE greatest fashion innovators, famed for the legendary day and evening wear he designed for the Studio's A-list stars. Less flashy, but equally intricate and beautifully structured, were his softly tailored coats.   read more

Creme de la Creme Posted by Inge Gregusch on October 9, 2014

In 1968 Canadian film maker Norman Jewison produced and directed a rare gem of a movie. He used revolutionary film editing techniques in the form of split-screen images, which had been introduced at Expo '67 in Montreal. The score was written by Michel Legrand, and including "Windmills of   read more

Creme de la Creme Posted by Inge Gregusch on May 12, 2014

The lovely ladies of Hollywood's Silent Era have some serious panache with headbands, scarves, turbans, tiaras--and just about any other accessory that makes those faces even more fabulous. Join Crème de la Crème as we take a peek: Ravishing in Red: Mabel Normand-1918   read more

Creme de la Creme Posted by Inge Gregusch on May 12, 2014

The lovely ladies of Hollywood's Silent Era have some serious panache with headbands, scarves, turbans, tiaras--and just about any other accessory that makes those faces even more fabulous. Join Crème de la Crème as we take a peek: Ravishing in Red: Mabel Normand-1918 Whi   read more

Creme de la Creme Posted by Inge Gregusch on May 9, 2014

Hollywood's prettiest and most stylish cover girls in a salute to the headgear of the 1920s, painted by the great cover artists of the time: Rolf Armstrong, Charles Sheldon, Henry Clive and more:   Mary Pickford's ribboned straw ushers in the decade-1919  Youn   read more

Creme de la Creme Posted by Inge Gregusch on May 4, 2014

In 1971, renowned Fashion Photographer Henry Clarke snapped these captivating, ethereal images of superstar, Audrey Hepburn for UK VOGUE. UK VOGUE Cover-April 1971 It was the height of the "Peasant Look" of the early 1970s: pretty printed florals; ruffles and puffed sleeves.   read more

Creme de la Creme Posted by Inge Gregusch on April 9, 2014

 1960s Flower Power: Photo-Howell Conant Audrey Hepburn has captivated us with her beauty and style from the day she first stepped onto the Broadway stage as Gigi. Colette, the author of the 1945 novel, had spotted her on the French Riviera set of Monte Carlo Baby and is rumored...   read more

Creme de la Creme Posted by Inge Gregusch on March 25, 2014

HOLD THE EASTER BONNETS! March 5th was Ash Wednesday, bringing the season of Lent to the Roman Catholic world. In keeping with this period of reflection, Crème de la Crème presents some veiled, somber glamour as only Hollywood can provide:   Gloria Swanson by Edward S   read more

Creme de la Creme Posted by Inge Gregusch on January 3, 2014

Joan Crawford was one of the best-dressed film actresses of all time. She was muse to great photographers like George Hurrell as well as to brilliant MGM designer, Adrian. Joan wrapped in a garland of her beloved gardenias, 1935 Joan, like many other glamorous stars of the 1930s   read more

Creme de la Creme Posted by Inge Gregusch on December 18, 2013

In 1930, Greta Garbo absolutely dazzled in her second MGM talking picture, Romance. Exquisitely photographed by William Daniels and directed by the Oscar-nominated Clarence Brown it is truly a Christmas gift worthy of being under any tree. A stunning period piece, Romance tells   read more

Creme de la Creme Posted by Inge Gregusch on August 19, 2013

IN PART ONE: Law student Armand Duval (Rudolph Valentino) met Parisian courtesan Marguerite Gautier, (Alla Nazimova) and was instantly attracted to her. At her post Opera party, he was horrified by the hangers-on with whom she surrounded herself, as well as by the serious illness she attempted to   read more

Creme de la Creme Posted by Inge Gregusch on July 11, 2013

In 1921, Alla Nazimova teamed up with Natacha Rambova to film a modern dress version of 'La Dame aux camelias' by Alexandre Dumas fils. Nazimova had been a smash hit on Broadway, starring in Ibsen's 'A Doll's House' and 'Hedda Gabler', even having a theatre named after her. Rambova, (born...   read more

Creme de la Creme Posted by Inge Gregusch on July 8, 2013

While researching a post on the 1921 film "Camille", I was struck by the brains, creativity and beauty of the costume and set designer, Natacha Rambova. The exotic bohemian look of Natacha Rambova Natacha was born Winifred Kimball Shaughnessy in Salt Lake City on   read more

Creme de la Creme Posted by Inge Gregusch on April 19, 2013

In the early 1970s BIBA on the Kings Road in London was THE place to shop, browse and just BE. The film "Bonnie and Clyde" had started a trend toward retro 1920s and 1930s fashion and makeup: draping, turbans; dark lips; smoky eyes. The store itself was a masterpiece of...   read more

Creme de la Creme Posted by Inge Gregusch on September 20, 2012

By 1966, this was Audrey Hepburn (below): iconic beauty, fashionista and muse to Paris couturier, Hubert de Givenchy. Givenchy had created L'Interdit, one of the world's finest fragrances for her. He custom designed all her film wardrobes, with Paris haute coutu   read more