The vintage fashion brand Bobbie Brooks
Bobbie Brooks was founded in 1939 by Maurice Saltzman and Max Reiter in Cleveland. Initially it was named Ritmore Sportswear. After Saltzman bought the company in 1953, it was named Bobbie Brooks. The brand targeted mainly the young woman.
The Old Hollywood photographer George Hurrell
George Hurrell (1904-1992) was an American photographer, famous for his portraits of Hollyood movie stars (Joan Crawford, Rita Hayworth, Bette Davis, Ava Gardner, Norma Shearer, Carole Lombard, Clark Gable, Gary Cooper…). He created glamour, sensual and magnificent photographs. From 1930 to 1932, he worked for the studio MGM as a portrait photographer. Then, from 1932…
In the shadow of palm trees in Marrakech
Peut-être que Dieu a-y-il créé le désert pour que l’homme puisse se réjouir à la vue des palmiers. Paulo Coelho I used a photo of mine taken at the Palais Bahia, in Marrakech, Morocco. Tibi’s dress.
Oriental splendour
I used a photo (gold ornaments) taken by me at the Saadian tombs, in Marrakech, Morocco. Jude Frances’ earrings.
The Argentinian fashion photographers Luciana Val and Franco Musso
Luciana Val and Franco Musso met at the Fine Arts School in Buenos Aires. They began to shoot editorials and advertisings in Buenos Aires. In 2002, Val and Musso moved to Paris. Since the 19th Festival à Hyères in 2004, they have been collaborating with famous fashion magazines such as Harper’s Bazaar, Italian Vogue, Japanese…
Fading into the tropical nature
The green dress is from Paule Ka. The background is a Beauvillé napkin. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vS3kCd_9EQg
The Met Gala in pictures
The Met Gala, also known as “Costume Institute Gala” is a fashion event having been taken place since 1946, in the Metropolitan museum, New York. Each year, in May, the gala is organized to raise money for the Met’s Costume Institute. It is also the occasion to present the Institute’s yearly fashion exhibition. The most…
The American vintage fashion house Jonathan Logan
The fashion brand for young women, Jonathan Logan was founded in 1944 by David Schwartz. From 1944 to the late 50s, Dorris Varnum was the designer of the brand. Then, Jeanne Carr followed her. In the Sixties, Jonathan Logan was one of the largest company in the United States. Different lines were created by Jonathan…
Wandering in a tropical forest sheltering colorful and singing toucans
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hk_valX34gU
Indian jewelry
Polki jewelry : Introduced by the Moghuls, Polki uses natural unfinished diamonds. The diamonds are flat or uncut in its natural shape and set on 24 carat gold. The technique used to make polki jewels is called “Jadau”. Lac and fine pure gold foils are used with this technique. Gold foil is placed at the back…
Paraiba tourmaline jewelry
Paraiba tourmaline is a copper-bearing tourmaline. The name comes from the location where the stone was discovered : in the Brazilian state of Paraiba (city of Sao Jose da Batalha). This fine gemstone had been found in 1989 by the miner Heitor Barbosa. The vivid blue green colour of the paraiba tourmaline is unique. It is the rarest…
The Italian fashion photographer Julia Noni
Julia Noni is an Italian fashion photographer. Since 2012, she has been based in New York. The photographer creates fashion photoshoots for famous magazines like Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and W magazine. Julia Noni produces also adversiting photos ; Kenzo, Dior, Cartier or Louis Vuitton are among her clients. Her photos are graphic, colorful and inspired.
