Fashion Rules: Inside the wardrobes of royal icons. Princess Diana's dresses...
Fashion Rules: Inside the wardrobes of royal iconsKensington Palace's latest exhibition Fashion Rules allows visitors a peek inside the wardrobes of the Queen, Princess Margaret and Diana, Princess of...
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The series was inspired by and takes its title from Franny Moyle's factual book about the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, Desperate Romantics: The Private Lives Of The Pre-Raphaelites.Moyle, a former...
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Biedermeier was an influential style of furniture design from Germany during the years 1815–1848, based on utilitarian principles. The period extended into Scandinavia, as disruptions due to numerous...
View ArticleJane Morris (née Jane Burden) The Pre - Raphaelite Muse "par excellence" ...
Jane Morris (née Jane Burden, 19 October 1839 – 26 January 1914) was an English artists' model who embodied the Pre-Raphaelite ideal of beauty. She was a model and muse to the artists William Morris,...
View ArticleGhost of Diana returns in biopic starring Naomi Watts.Diana Official Trailer...
Ghost of Diana returns in biopic starring Naomi WattsSo far all we have seen is a one-minute trailer of film detailing Princess Diana's final years, but the awestruck tone is obviousPeter...
View ArticleThe Fairytale Castles of King LudwigII with Dan Cruickshank
Documentary exploring the aesthetic styles associated with Ludwig II of Bavaria, the legendary king who was believed to be handsome and loved by his people. Dan Cruickshank investigates the...
View ArticleRemembering the costume designs of Ann Roth / Gary Jones for The Talented Mr....
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View ArticleRosalia Mera, World's Richest Self-Made Woman, Dies At 69.
‘If we bargain in the topic of health, of infancy, of education, we are doing ourselves no favours’.Rosalia Mera, ZARA cofounder.Rosalia Mera, World's Richest Self-Made Woman, Dies At 69Erin Carlyle,...
View ArticleLife of Vivien Leigh revealed in stunning photos, diary extracts and love...
Life of Vivien Leigh revealed in stunning photos, diary extracts and love letters between the Oscar-winning star and Laurence OlivierV&A Museum acquire archive of British actress from her...
View ArticleHermitage Museum’s Mouse Catchers Are Immortalized in Portraits.
August 16, 2013Every Cat Has Its Day: Hermitage Museum’s Mouse Catchers Are Immortalized in PortraitsBy SOPHIA KISHKOVSKY / in The New York Times /...
View ArticleRichard Avendon and Funny Face.
With Richard Avedon at the CFDA Awards in 1989 Probably the most famous single image from the film is the intentionally overexposed close-up of Hepburn's face in which only her facial features—her...
View ArticleHow ro recreate "Imperial" Bling Ring and "Palatial" Kitsch ? Behind the Art...
The world-renowned pianist and entertainer extraordinaire Liberace once remarked, “Too much of a good thing is wonderful.” While he may have borrowed the line from Mae West, the Glitter Man’s personal...
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RALPH LAUREN'S CHIC HOMES AND OFFICEAs he celebrates the 30th anniversary of his groundbreaking home collection, the legendary designer discusses the inspiration for his stylish empireText by Brad...
View ArticleAustenland ...
Austenland is a 2013 American romantic comedy film, directed by Jerusha Hess. Based on the same-titled 2007 novel by Shannon Hale and produced by author Stephenie Meyer, it stars Keri Russell as a...
View ArticleSleeping with the enemy by Hal Vaughan
"Fiercely anti-Semitic long before it became a question of pleasing the Germans, she became rich by catering to the very rich, and shared their dislike of Jews, trade unions, socialism, Freemasons, and...
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