Style Icon: Anna Pavlova
Anna Pavlova - Principal artist of the Imperial Russian Ballet and the Ballets Russes of Serge Diaghilev. And, to be precise, style icon of another era.
Must Watch Movie: Qui etes-vous, Polly Maggoo?
Be careful, you have no idea how important your facial expression is. Qui etes-vous, Polly Maggoo? Is a must-watch film by William Klein.
Elsa Schiaparelli and Salvador Dali
Possibly one of the most interesting collaborations of all time? The work of Elsa Schiaparelli and Salvador Dali. Schiaparelli (1890-1973), an Italian fashion designer , collaborated with Salvador Dali (1904-1989), taking a few of his artworks to literal terms.
The Story of the Fornasetti Woman
Piero Fornasetti (1913-1988) was a painter, interior decorator, sculptor, and engraver from Italy. Out of the 11,000 items he created, over 500 of them consist of the face of one single woman; drawn up from a wood carving of the very famous Italian operatic soprano Lina Cavalieri.
Style Inspiration: Pierrot le Fou
Pierrot le Fou (1965) is a French film directed by Jean-Luc Godard, and you should definitely watch it now only for the retro Techincolor hues, but for the style inspiration alone. It follows the events of a man who runs away with his nanny and former flame, Marianne (Anna Karina), as they travel further and further into the South of France in attempt to find Marianne's "brother", as well as in attempt to escape the Algerian gangsters she happens to be involved with.
Carl Erickson, Fashion Illustrator to Remember
Meet Carl Erickson, the pioneering illustrator known for his work at the for Vogue and Coty cosmetics right after the urn of the century. Living between New York and Paris, Erickson made a name for himself by painting and drawing the way a woman deftly applied kohl liner above her lashes, or another lining her lips with red lipstick while glancing into a delicate gold mirror.
Fellini’s Casanova and the Dancing Doll
Thoughts on Fellini's Casanova and the dancing doll.
The Most French Things About Paris Fashion Week
From men playing accordions to Hotel Costes, these are the most French things about Paris Fashion Week.
When Fashion Met Surrealism: L’exposition Internationale du Surrealisme
Inside the L'exposition Internationale du Surrealisme of 1938.
#ChicEats: The Best Desserts from Dessert Goals
The best desserts from Dessert Goals in New York City.
#ChicEats: Caviar Kaspia’s Baked Potato
Caviar Kaspia's Caviar Baked Potato.
#ChicEats: Veronica Etro on Milan, Drinks & The Perfect Italian Dish
Talking food, drinks and Italy with Etro designer Veronica Etro.
How Franca Sozzani Inspired Me to Become a Writer
How Franca Sozzani Inspired Me to Become a Writer
Recipes for Reindeer: How to Make Glitter Granola
How to make glitter granola.
Life Lessons We Can Learn From Artist Marcel Broodthaers
Marcel Broodthaers loved words. Language, metaphors and puns were all integral to Belgian artist Broodthaer’s work when he decided to pursue visual arts after having a career as an avant-garde...
Chic AF: On Hair Color Subcultures
Chic AF: On Hair Color Subcultures
#ChicEats: The Best Rooftop Restaurants Around the World
#ChicEats: The Best Rooftop Restaurants Around the World
My Experience at Yeezy Season 4
Here, I’ve documented my personal experience at the Yeezy Season 4 show. Click through the slideshow to see the photos I took. As a freelance writer who works for many...
Chic AF: How My Mom Gets Yellow Hair
Chic AF is a recurring column on Sudden Chic written by my mom, Karen Resta. Because she tells the best stories. Also, she has yellow hair. This is her third piece....
Salvador Dali’s Pet Ocelot
Before Karl Lagerfeld and Choupette, there was Salvador Dali and Babou.
Searching for Fashion at the Brimfield Antique Market
Finding fashion at Brimfield Antique Market.
The Strange Music of Brigitte Bardot
Exploring Brigitte Bardot's music.
Chic AF: What Happens When You Dye Your Hair Yellow
My chic AF mom talks about what it's like having yellow hair.
The Sound of Fendi
Decoding the music at Fendi's 90th anniversary show.