GlamAmor Posted by on October 30, 2013

If you love style in the movies, you are invited to a special 6-part webinar series to learn all about THE STYLE ESSENTIALS: HISTORY OF FASHION IN FILM. The Style Essentials represent iconic costume design from the 1920s to the 1970s that immediately impacted fashion and continues to influence the   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on October 29, 2013

Though many articles have been written about director Clarence Badger's 1927 classic It, most only seem to be scratching the surface. So much that we take for granted today can be traced back to the legendary silent film, and a considerable amount of insight comes from understanding the stories beh   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on October 26, 2013

To those who follow GlamAmor, it will come as no surprise that the style of film noir and the Hitchcock Heroine act as ongoing influences in fashion. Edith Head, costume designer extraordinaire best known for her work with Alfred Hitchcock, is a hero of mine and huge influence on my...   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on October 18, 2013

If you love style in the movies and live in Los Angeles, you are invited to a special evening to learn all about it. On Tuesday, December 17th, I'll be presenting THE STYLE ESSENTIALS: HISTORY OF FASHION IN FILM 1960s - 1970s at the Annenberg Beach House in Santa Monica....   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on September 16, 2013

The Style Essentials on GlamAmor are so called because they are the elite films whose style has always had an impact on fashion. This was true at the time these films were released as well as an ongoing influence on the industry today. 1967's Belle de Jour is an excellent...   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on August 22, 2013

From the beginning of Luis Bunel's 1967 classic Belle de Jour, audiences are awash in his signature surrealism and aroused by an eroticism that has made this movie his masterpiece. The story centers on Severine Serizy, a haute blonde wife who, despite having a loving husband, discovers a need to...   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on August 7, 2013

Whenever I do presentations on the History of Fashion in Film, some of the most fascinating facts to audiences are the sizes of their favorite classic cinema stars. As a result, I put together a chart with many of the actresses we know and love. You'll see that this particular...   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on July 22, 2013

Summer is unquestionably my favorite time of the year and I always celebrate on GlamAmor with a little cinema style. One year I dove into the life of bathing beauty Esther Williams and her impact on swimsuit design and fashion. Another year I marveled at Marilyn Monroe as she flaunted...   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on June 24, 2013

On Wednesday, June 26th, Christie's will auction off the first wedding gown of Elizabeth Taylor. It is a momentous occasion. Created by MGM legend Helen Rose and a gift from the studio, this influential dress is right at the crossroads of costume and fashion design. I was thrilled when its...   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on June 19, 2013

Though my Friday night at the recent TCM Classic Film Festival was a late one due to my hosting A Foreign Affair (and then afterward toasting with champagne), I still knew I would have to rise and shine early Saturday morning. Each year of the festival, TCM has hosted a...   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on June 9, 2013

Having just discussed the history and cinema style of Marlene Dietrich in A Foreign Affair (1948), it was important to elaborate even further on the film's ongoing influence in fashion. Illusion gowns--so named for the nude effect from strategically placed sequins, beads, lace--had their foundation   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on June 3, 2013

For the recent TCM Classic Film Festival, I was honored that Turner Classic Movies asked me to introduce two films from the standpoint of style. The first was Billy Wilder's post-war project A Foreign Affair (1948). Of course Wilder is a wonder of the cinema, writing and directing some of...   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on May 9, 2013

This year's TCM Classic Film Festival took over Hollywood April 25th through the 28th and, as always, opening day was a rush of events. There are so many, in fact, that seeing movies does not really enter my schedule this early in the festival. It was even more the case...   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on May 3, 2013

I have just returned from yet another incredible TCM Classic Film Festival, where I was lucky enough to host and introduce two movies from the standpoint of style--Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers in Flying Down to Rio (1933) and Marlene Dietrich in A Foreign Affair (1948). At Flying Down to...   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on April 11, 2013

The 2013 TCM Classic Film Festival is fast approaching--April 25th through April 28th--and the excitement is palpable. Last year's event set the bar very high with a theme of Style in the Movies...even had the pleasure of discussing all things style on air with TCM hosts Robert Osborne and Ben...   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on March 26, 2013

Mention the words German Expressionism and you just might put a panic into even the most ardent of classic cinema fans. It's that seemingly scary combination--it's foreign and it's silent. But honestly...when you take the time to watch one, none of that matters. German Expressionism of the 1920s i   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on March 17, 2013

Last weekend I was invited to the debut fashion show of the newly relaunched House of Irene. For those of us who love classic cinema, this was incredible news. After all, Irene was a name I never expected to hear during Los Angeles Fashion Week. When it comes to costume...   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on March 3, 2013

With any awards show today, it is inevitable that the glamour of Old Hollywood will make an appearance on the red carpet. This, of course, is especially true at the Academy Awards and this year was no exception. As always, much of the inspiration in fashion comes from the most...   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on February 21, 2013

As any fashionista knows, the 1960s made a big splash on the runways for Spring/Summer 2013. The decade often makes an appearance in Spring collections because of its tendency toward shorter lengths and loads of color. This Spring, the Mod movement of the late 1960s was a particular inspiration fo   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on February 17, 2013

Because of all the great things happening with GlamAmor, this is the first opportunity I've had to toast its anniversary! On February 8th, I entered my fourth year of celebrating the vast HISTORY OF FASHION IN FILM. My work continues to expand in every area...from educating about the ongoing influ   read more