Sher're P.: 2013

Flashback Friday: Marlene Dietrich

Marlene Dietrich in Seven Sinners , 1940 I recently ran across this lovely style icon while researching designers of the 1930s for a...

Marlene Dietrich in Seven Sinners, 1940
I recently ran across this lovely style icon while researching designers of the 1930s for a class project and I fell in love. Her name is Marlene Dietrich. Marlene Dietrich was a famous actress in Hollywood during the 1930-40s. Marlene's style stood out from others because She often wore tuxedos off screen, and three-piece suits. She was known for her androgynous style, that still was very appealing on her. Dietrich did still wear her dresses, fur, and the expected attire for the "old Hollywood glamour" era. The actresses during that time often were clients of couturiers, and muses for designers. Marlene wore designs by Christian Dior, Elsa Schiaparelli, Travis Banton, and more.

Marlene Dietrich in Angel, Costume Design
By Travis Banton, 1937

Marlene Dietrich at The Ball for
Foreign Press.

Marlene Dietrich wearing a purple trouser suit, The Silver Screen Collection/GETTY Images, 1950

Marlene Dietrich at The Ritz, Paris, 1955

Marlene Dietrich

Something interesting I found was that she performed the first homosexual kiss in cinema history in the film morocco from 1930. She was dressed as a man for that scene. That made me think about Madonna kissing Britney Spears at the VMAs in 2003, and then Madonna wearing a top hat and suit earlier this year, giving off a Dietrich look. Not bad at all Madonna.

Madonna at the Premiere of MDNA, in Paris, 2013, by Pablo Frisk

"I dress for the image. Not for myself, not for the public, not for fashion, not for men." - Marlene Dietrich

* Images From The Internet, Attempted To Find The Most Information I Could.

Trend Report

Camel Calls For Classics.

So, Recently Ive Noticed A lot Of Khaki/Camel Colors Coats Being Work. Usually If Its Not Black, Its Khaki/Camel. And Im Loving It. Alrigh...

So, Recently Ive Noticed A lot Of Khaki/Camel Colors Coats Being Work. Usually If Its Not Black, Its Khaki/Camel. And Im Loving It. Alright Now First Lets Have A Little Lesson In Color And Fashion. So A lot Of The Coats Ive Noticed Are Camel Colored. This Color Is Also Very Popular For A Classic Coat, Which Is Referred To As The "Polo Coat". From The 1920s The Coat Was Worn By Men And In This Specific Color Because It Was Made Out Of Camel Hair. It Was A Wrap Style Coat Featuring A Belt But Then Soon Changed To Having Buttons. Heres An Article About The "Polo Coat" From Gentlemens Gazette If You'd Like To Read More Into It. Now, Of Course Women Adapted This Style Of Coat, But Not Too Many Changes To It. Fast Forward To 1981, Max Mara Released Its Most Known Item, Style #101801 Is All Its Know As, But We Can Call It The "Camel Coat". Max Mara Creates Such Classic Coats They're Known For Them (Below, Kim K. A Coat From Max Mara). And For The Lesson In Color, Below I Found What "Khaki" Color Is, And What "Camel" Color Is. Khaki Is Brighter Than Camel. Also In Fashion When You Search "Khaki" Whatever, You'll Find A Dark Green Color ("Army Green"). Thats Because It Is A Shade (Khaki + Black) Of Khaki. The Color Range Is From Beige To Brown.Alright So Now That We Have Some History And A Lesson, Lets Get Into This Camel Coat Trend. It Really Came Back During 2010, But I Now See A lot Of Bloggers Wearing It This Winter.

Camel Calls For Classics. by modaobsesionada

1. Uniqlo coat, $100 / 2. Campaign coat, $295 / 3. Pull Bear button up coat, $115 / 4. Calvin Klein Collection trench coat, $735 / 5. Colorblock coat, $735 / 6. Rag Bone coat, $1,095

All Images Are From Vogue.com, Style.com, Or The Blog/Site Stated Below The Picture.

Collection Review

Eye On: BCBGs Fall/Winter Peplums

I Guess Maybe I Just Never Took The Time To Look At BCBG's Things But I Love Their RTW Clothing This Season. I Went ...

I Guess Maybe I Just Never Took The Time To Look At BCBG's Things But I Love Their RTW Clothing This Season. I Went Into The Store Because From The Outside It Looked Gorgeous, And I Fell In Love Inside. The Top Peplum Sweater Is Amazing. The Detail And Its Pretty Thick, I Love It. They Have A lot More I Like, But This Is A Love. So On My Christmas List, That Sweater.

Collection Review

Clashes In Cuba: Clover Canyon 2014 Resort S/S

Roses, Cigars And Eccentrics, Oh My. This Clover Canyon Collection For Next Spring/Summer Is One To Gawk At. These Details Are Beyond R...

Roses, Cigars And Eccentrics, Oh My. This Clover Canyon Collection For Next Spring/Summer Is One To Gawk At. These Details Are Beyond Realistic. Designer Roze Nichols Is The Head Behind This Collection With A Group Of People On The Project With Her. Every Collection Shes Inspired By A Place And/Or Time, Her And Her Team Then Put Prints, Objects And All Together to Bring That Place, To Life And To Fashion. If You Didnt Guess, Which Surprising I Did Before I Even Looked Up More Info On This Collection, The Inspiration Is Cuba.

The First Ensemble To The Left, A Bomber Jacket And Cropped Jogger Pant, Has About 6 Different Patterns To It, Including Color Block And Aztec Print (Shown In The Detail Circles). To The Right, A Fitted To Flare Dress. The Center Palm Tree Graphic Is Surrounded By Peruvian And Chocolate Brown Patterns That Gives An Earthy Feel.

Cuban Lady, Handrawn Portrait. (Remade) From clovercanyon.com.

"vogue.co.uk"

Flashback Friday: Donyale Luna

Donyale Luna "The First Black Super Model,” Donyale Luna entered the modeling world in 1965, discovered on the streets in her home...

Donyale Luna "The First Black Super Model,” Donyale Luna entered the modeling world in 1965, discovered on the streets in her hometown city of Detroit at just 18 years old. People were amazed at her tall slender frame and that face, which was one in a billion. Her big eyes were simply stunning. Her life is also as interesting. I posted some life biographies below of her. For now, I just want to post my favorite photos of her and I hope you all find this beauty as iconic as I do.

'New York is a dream… a man danced me down Fifth Avenue, and all up and down Broadway men were eyeing and whistling at me, and so many other unbelievable things. I'm really getting the works from head to toe by Harper's Bazaar's best! As soon as possible I'll send you a picture of the new me. I'll be on top of the world if it takes every breath I have, every muscle of my skinny body. I feel it, I know it. I'll be some kind of star real soon. Real soon.'

"fashion.telegraph.co.uk""nymag.com""donyaleluna.wordpress.com"

Trend Report

Trend Report: Wide Leg Pants For Spring of 2014

Collection Review

The 40's, The Nude Way: Armani Privé Fall 2013 Fall Couture

Feeling The 40s In This? Not The Age, But The Era. The Era Of Blinging, Big Jewels, Fur Throws, And Fitting Silk Dresses, Marilyns Sh...

Feeling The 40s In This? Not The Age, But The Era. The Era Of Blinging, Big Jewels, Fur Throws, And Fitting Silk Dresses, Marilyns Shining Era Basically. Armani Privé Took Us Back To That Era With His Collections Of Over 50 Looks. A lot Of Nudes, Off White, Lace And Feather To Touch.

Beaded Peices Throughout The Collection To Add To The Glamour. The One Above Has A Very Simple Spiral Pattern For The Beading. He Had Plenty Of Pantsuits, As They Are Classic And I Love That They're On The Wide Leg Side. Very Flowing And Not Form Fitted. Adding Onto The 40s Look Were The Soft Vintage Waves The Models Were Styled With For The Collection.

Pascal Le Segretain, Getty Images

Beside The Fur Neck Accessories, There Are Two Looks With Fur. Fur Sleeves & A Coat Of A Champagne Pink Color To Match The Pieces, Perfect. He Kept The Bottoms Of The Skirt & The Dress Very Flowy, Which I Once Again Love. Different, And It Appeals To A Large Age Range To Wear, Even Though This Is "Couture".