The torment, the betrayal, the ones we never thought could never fail
The journeys, the endless walk amidst the shadows, and at last the rise of the broken heroes
The magic, the land of nightmares and dreams, as Phaedrus believes “Things are not always what they seem”
The glamour, the beauty, the real and the ugly
“Totally, tenderly, tragically”
The world of fashion and cinema
An epic love story.
“Cinema is truth, 24 times per second.” Jean Luc Godard
At a time when silver screens were the only real silver linings, the cinema was always an escape from a harsh reality. For a few hours, many were able to simply dream and leave their troubles behind in a world filled with instability and turmoil. Back and forth they swayed with stars like Ginger and Fred, hypnotized, mesmerized, and for once blissful.
And from then on, it began, the rise of the revolutionary empires called studios. The cinema became not only an escape, but also a handbook on how to live, how to dress, and by all means, how to undress and eventually set the tone, the attitude, and most significantly the fashion of each era.
The Bad Boy Philosophy:
It was never merely about the jeans or the washed out T’s: it was how they wore it. It was the fact that no matter how ragged it looked, they could still pull it off superbly. Whether a tuxedo, or a leather perfecto, it never really mattered. Their provocative looks, effortless confidence and “I can do whatever the hell I want” philosophy, established what we call today the original “bad boys.” From James Dean to Marlin Brando, to Paul Newman, they developed the hip new “rebel” style. Their mannerisms, body language and attitudes they portrayed both on and off screens, compelled us to fall in love with them, to this very day. They personify the thrill of an adventure, a fantasy far from normality. These boys will always be boys.
The Rise of the Divas:
The unreachable, unattainable goddesses, and the epitome of glamour in which many not only admired but also sought refuge in. Exotic beauties set the trends and flourished into stardom alongside the masterminds behind their exquisite garments on the sliver screens. Designers like Paul Poiret shone alongside Miss Garbo, and others like Travis Banton fabricated gowns only depicted in dreams, such as the one he created for the movie Angel. Stars like Jean Harlow and her platinum blond locks and Marlin Dietrich with her masculine flare created an uproar, diversifying the styles of the time, taking fashion a step forward into the contemporary.
Changing the course of fashion, one take at a time:
"It's a mistake you always made -- trying to love a wild thing." Holly Golightly
-"Why don't you love me anymore?" Paul
-"That's life" Camille
"So what will be left of me in the end?" Polly Maggoo
"I've never seen such beautiful shirts before." Daisy
"I got some bad ideas in my head." Travis Bickle
"Isn't it more fun when you don't have permission?" Mia Wallace
