La fête de Paris, September 12th and 13th 2026 (my photos of Saturday)
Two festive days with four historical periods : BOURG BELLE ÉPOQUE, BOURG GRAND SIÈCLE (XVII century), BOURG TRENTE GLORIEUSES and BOURG · LE PARIS MÉDIÉVAL (LES HALLES DE LUTÈCE).Lo Location : Place André Honnorat et Jardins de l’Observatoire, Paris 6ᵉ. And on Sunday. “LA GRANDE PARADE” : a customed defile with 1000 extras. From the…
Marilyn Monroe in pink
William Travilla’s gown worn by Marilyn Monroe in the movie « Gentlemen prefer blondes » (1953). Marilyn Monroe sings « Diamonds are girl’s best friends » in the movie « Gentlemen prefer blondes ».
The Old Hollywood costume designer Irene Sharaff
Irene Sharaff (1910-1993) was an American costume designer who was nominated for 15 Academy Awards. She worked mainly as a free-lance ; she worked only 4 years for studios. From 1943 to 1945, she worked under contract at MGM, and from 1946-1948, she was at RKO. She is mainly known for her work for “An…
The costume designer Marion Boyce
Marion Boyce is an Australian Emmy Award nominated costume designer. She is best known for her work for the movie “The dressmaker” ; she created glamorous 1950 Haute couture clothes. She is also known for her contribution to the Australian serie “Miss Fisher’s murder mysteries”. The 1920’s clothing and art deco jewels are fabulous! She…
