A Q&A with Charles Casillo, Author of “Elizabeth and Monty”
One of Hollywood’s most celebrated relationships is examined anew in this recently released book.
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- Aug 1, 2021
- 4 min
More Hints Emerge About Costumes at the Academy Museum
A virtual talk with two of the museum’s costume experts revealed new details about what will be seen when the doors open on September 30.
- Jul 17, 2021
- 8 min
Story of a Dress: “Baby Face”
In Barbara Stanwyck’s infamous Pre-Code film, Orry-Kelly’s costumes play a key role in illustrating the title character’s path to riches.
- Apr 23, 2021
- 7 min
Seven Must-Have Lots from Doyle's Stage & Screen Auction
Celeste Holm's Sarah Siddons Award, Cecil Beaton drawings, and an iconic Edith Head costume sketch are part of the April 28 sale.
- Apr 17, 2021
- 4 min
There's Still Time to View the Véronique and Gregory Peck Exhibition
Fashions by Yves Saint Laurent, Pierre Cardin and Hubert de Givenchy are on display at the Denver Art Museum through July 18.
- Apr 11, 2021
- 5 min
Five Reasons to Visit the Academy Museum When It Opens
In advance of its September debut, museum officials offered a virtual tour of the layout and upcoming exhibitions.
- Jan 17, 2021
- 5 min
It’s Eartha Kitt’s Birthday, So Let’s Talk About “St. Louis Blues”
In this 1958 biopic, the legendary performer with the feline personality provides all the glamour in gowns by Edith Head.
- Dec 17, 2020
- 4 min
A Note from Marilyn to Joe Just Sold for $425,000
Christie's auctioned the message, written from Monroe to DiMaggio during their nine-month marriage.
- Dec 6, 2020
- 8 min
Story of a Dress: "The Philadelphia Story"
As we celebrate the 80th anniversary of Katharine Hepburn’s comeback film, Screen Chic looks at both her career strategy and onscreen style.
- Sep 16, 2020
- 7 min
Celebrating Lauren Bacall’s Innate Style
The iconic actress — and unabashed fashion fan — was born on this day in 1924.
- Sep 1, 2020
- 7 min
Story of a Dress: “A Place in the Sun”
Famously worn by Elizabeth Taylor, is this Edith Head design the most copied dress in cinema history?
- Jul 22, 2020
- 7 min
Eight Stylish Classics You Can Watch for Free on Peacock
The new NBCUniversal streaming app offers a respectable roster for film fans.
- Jul 16, 2020
- 8 min
Story of a Dress: “Top Hat”
On Ginger Rogers’s birthday, Screen Chic looks at the iconic feathered dress the dance legend fought to wear in the 1935 musical.
- Jul 8, 2020
- 3 min
A New Van Cleef & Arpels Bracelet Pays Tribute to Marlene Dietrich
The ruby and diamond cuff honors a famed piece the actress wore in “Stage Fright.”
- Jul 5, 2020
- 5 min
Spot the Sarah Siddons Easter Eggs in “All About Eve”
Joseph L. Mankiewicz’s theatre fandom inspired him to create a tribute to the 18th-century actress in his Oscar-winning 1950 film.
- Jun 25, 2020
- 5 min
Five Cool Costumes at the TCM & Bonhams Auction Ending Monday
You still have a chance to bid on pieces worn by Shirley MacLaine, Lauren Bacall, Veronica Lake and others.
- Jun 23, 2020
- 5 min
Costume Archives, Just a Click Away …
FIT Museum director Valerie Steele talks about creating digital experiences while public spaces remain closed.
- May 22, 2020
- 6 min
Story of a Dress: “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes”
Marilyn Monroe’s iconic pink gown wasn’t Travilla’s original design for one of cinema’s most celebrated musical numbers.
- May 21, 2020
- 7 min
Twelve Fun Facts about “Casablanca”
Here’s looking at everyone’s favorite comfort film.
- May 6, 2020
- 4 min
Garbo, Crawford, Gable and Other Iconic Images Hit the Auction Block
Photos by George Hurrell and Clarence Sinclair Bull are among the highlights of a 48-lot online sale ending Monday at Julien’s Auctions.
- May 3, 2020
- 14 min
The “Gowns By” Effect: Fifteen Escapist Films of the 1930s
For the perfect antidote to everyday anxiety, consider something from the decade that put cinematic style front and center.
- Apr 15, 2020
- 5 min
Set Your DVR: Five Stylish Films From TCM’s Stay-at-Home Festival
We’ve curated the schedule to create this spotlight on great fashion-in-film moments showing from Thursday to Sunday.
- Apr 4, 2020
- 8 min
Cinema Sparkle: All About Joseff of Hollywood
Eugene and Joan Joseff crafted costume jewelry for hundreds of Hollywood classics — and you can own a piece (or three) as well.
- Mar 13, 2020
- 5 min
Six Stylish Public-Domain Films You Can Stream Anytime
Feeling a bit stir-crazy? This selection of easy-to-view classics features fab stars and fashionable costumes.
- Feb 15, 2020
- 7 min
Story of a Dress: “Sabrina”
How the 1954 Audrey Hepburn film sparked a costume-design controversy — and created fashion’s most iconic designer-muse relationship.
- Feb 8, 2020
- 6 min
A Beautiful New “Pandora and the Flying Dutchman” is Now in Theaters
Cohen Media Group archivist Tim Lanza talks about restoring the lush look of this 1951 Ava Gardner-James Mason classic.
- Feb 7, 2020
- 7 min
“She Photographed Like a Million Bucks”
TCM’s Eddie Muller wrote the introduction to Veronica Lake’s re-released autobiography; here he discusses the enigmatic star.
- Jan 21, 2020
- 5 min
When Dietrich Wore Dior
Screen Chic commemorates the couturier’s birthday by highlighting his number-one fan in Hollywood.
- Jan 14, 2020
- 6 min
Five Films to Celebrate the Onscreen Style of Kay Francis
Born on this day in 1905, the actress spent the 1930s as one of the decade’s most fashionable stars.
- Jan 9, 2020
- 7 min
Story of a Dress: “All About Eve”
How a miscalculation during the fitting process resulted in an iconic design.
- Dec 13, 2019
- 7 min
A Q&A with Artist and Classic-Film Fan Alejandro Mogollo
The Seville-based illustrator talks about his process and the screen icon who birthed his passion.
- Dec 6, 2019
- 4 min
Five Things We Would Buy From This Weekend’s Liz Taylor Auction
If you’re into caftans, Hermès and the color purple, this is the auction for you.
- Dec 1, 2019
- 5 min
Hollywood Magic, Unguarded: The Iconic Photos of Terry O’Neill
The legendary British photographer passed away on Nov. 16th at the age of 81.
- Nov 15, 2019
- 2 min
Which Designer Was Inspired By This “Now, Voyager” Scene?
Bette Davis’s iconic entrance was the jumping-off point for one of his collections.
- Nov 2, 2019
- 3 min
A Film Legend’s Timepiece Gets a Splashy New York Debut
The Blancpain diamond watch is on exhibit with costumes and memorabilia through Nov. 23rd.
- Oct 22, 2019
- 5 min
A Glimpse at Treasures in the Academy Museum
A taste of the iconic props and costumes set for exhibition in L.A.’s soon-to-open tribute to everything you love about movies.
- Oct 5, 2019
- 4 min
Praise Audrey: “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” Premiered On This Day in 1961
Here’s what the critics had to say then about Hepburn’s Oscar-nominated performance.
- Oct 3, 2019
- 4 min
You Can Buy a Maltese Falcon, and Of Course You Should
It’s one of cinema’s most celebrated props; why not own a replica?
- Sep 8, 2019
- 6 min
An Iconic Marilyn Monroe Gown Goes On the Auction Block (Updated)
Don’t miss the secret amid the sequins embellishing one of cinema’s most iconic costumes.
- Aug 24, 2019
- 4 min
The Colorful and Campy Style of “What a Way to Go!”
Edith Head’s exceptional designs are largely responsible for turning this Shirley MacLaine musical comedy into a camp classic.
- Aug 19, 2019
- 6 min
Behind the Seams: Coco Chanel and “Tonight or Never”
A look at the early-1930s moment when Samuel Goldwyn enticed Coco Chanel to come to Hollywood to design for the movies.
- Aug 12, 2019
- 3 min
Celebrating 80 Years of History’s Most Iconic Shoe
The journey of Dorothy’s ruby slippers remains among the most enigmatic and most-discussed bits of folklore in cinema history.
- Aug 11, 2019
- 3 min
Thank Hedy Lamarr For That Wi-Fi You’re Using Right now …
On August 11th, 1942, Hedy Lamarr gave us all a pretty amazing gift, one you’re probably using right now.
- Jul 31, 2019
- 2 min
This is TCM’s Most Stylish Day of “Summer Under the Stars”
Amid a month of tributes, Screen Chic spotlights the date every fashion fan needs to DVR.
- Jul 29, 2019
- 1 min
All the Details on the Upcoming Liz Taylor Auction …
Pieces from Taylor's archives will go up for auction in December, while a boxed set of the event catalog will benefit her AIDS foundation.
- Jul 8, 2019
- 3 min
Stunning Backs, Sensational Films
A look at three costumes from great fashion films, each with stunning back details.
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