No, these aren't the names of dance moves but rather the popular 1960s dress silhouettes that are once again having a moment for Spring/Summer 2011. The trendspotting Who What Wear and just about every other fashionable publication (including Marie Claire below) have recently reported the blow up of shift and wiggle dresses on both the runways and the streets. Models and celebrities alike know and show just how sexy and versatile these dresses can be.
Though on trend, these are truly timeless silhouettes that never go out of style. In my experience, nearly every woman seems to look sophisticated in these shapes. The magic of their understated glamour is why shifts and wiggle dresses are two classics that will always be found at GlamAmor. Be sure to check the GlamAmor Store to look through the vintage collection online. And if you live in the Los Angeles area, you can try on the very latest additions to the collection at this weekend's A Current Affair show or the upcoming GlamAmor showroom at the California Market Center. Hope to see you soon!
One of the collections I liked most during Fashion Week for Fall 2011 was the modernism of Francisco Costa's minimalism for Calvin Klein. Yet it felt as though I was having deja vu. I couldn't help but be struck by similarities in the new collection for Calvin Klein and my vintage collection for GlamAmor. This was particularly the case when I saw Kerry Washington, Zoe Saldana, and Kate Bosworth sitting front row at the runway show. It was as if they were modeling GlamAmor or something...they all wore dresses from Costa's Spring and Fall lines that eerily echoed ones from the GlamAmor Store. I take this as yet another reminder of how much of today's fashion continues to cull inspiration from the past. And it also speaks to just how modern vintage can be, especially when it comes from a carefully curated collection such as GlamAmor.
Kerry Washington wearing a 2011 Grape Knit Longsleeve Dress from Calvin Klein (above) and
Zoe Saldana wearing a longsleeve 2011 V-Neck Little Black Dress from Calvin Klein (above) and
me wearing a sleeveless 1960s V-Neck Little Black Dress from GlamAmor--
I have a longsleeve 1960s V-Neck Little Black Dress as well but just couldn't find a picture
Kate Bosworth wearing a 2011 Orange Shift from Calvin Klein (above) and
me wearing a 1980s (1960s inspired) Orange Wool Gabardine Shift from GlamAmor
GlamAmor is featured in this month's Carne Magazine, which is a cutting-edge publication out of Spain that's dedicated to art, photography, and fashion. Stylists Marci Michalovitz and Alysha Kelley selected this 1980s Grape Knit from GlamAmor as one of the dresses for the "Last Night's Neon" shoot. I love how the look of the dress can be completely changed up from day to night with accessories--in this case, a textured belt and statement necklace. The editorial features the talent of photographer Conan Thai and also includes the designs of LA-based Chelsea Rebelle, Daisey Gonzalez, and Atelier Basil. Thrilled to be part of such a glamorous magazine spread.
Joining the color cavalcade for Spring are all the fresh shades of yellow. The sunny disposition of yellow makes it the perfect color to brighten our mood and remind us that warmer weather is on its way. Whether it's highlighting a collection in advertisements or in magazine editorials, yellow has been chosen as a perfect statement color of the season.
If you're new to the color, first try using accents of yellow in your accessories like I did at the recent event at the Jonathan Club. It's a great way to test what your favorite shades are, from butter to lemon to mustard. And once you've found the shade that perfectly suits you, go get yourself a knockout dress. Vintage is always a fashion forward option, so check out the yellow dresses in the GlamAmor Store. Even more have recently been added to the collection, too, and those will be previewed at the Current Affair show on April 2nd and 3rd at the Cooper Design Space in downtown LA. Don't miss it!
While the rest of the country is under a deep freeze, we've been loving spring and even summer-like temperatures here in Los Angeles. This weekend was actually in the 80s, so driving downtown to the California Market Center (CMC) Friday night was a pleasure in the convertible despite the usual gridlock. Why did I battle that rush hour traffic? I was one of four emerging Los Angeles designers chosen to have our fashion shown at the CMC as part of Break the Cycle's great UnMasquerade charity event.
For those who don't know, the California Market Center is the fashion center of Los Angeles. Literally thousands of fashion companies have offices and showrooms there and the CMC Atrium is a frequent location for runway shows. Buyers come from all over the world to check out both hot emerging designers and global fashion empires (like Armani) who all share space at the California Market Center.
I was absolutely thrilled to be showing GlamAmor on a runway in the Atrium. Rarely, if ever, is vintage shown there, but GlamAmor is such a cohesive collection that it can be presented right alongside brand new lines. In fact, people thought that everything from GlamAmor was new, even as they shopped after the show. I think it's amazing that people are beginning to see vintage in an entirely new light. And in showing my GlamAmor Vintage, I'm able to educate people on what to expect from my brand, especially as I begin to develop a line of GlamAmor Originals as well. Of course I look forward to the day when that collection will be shown on the runways, too!
A huge thank you to everyone with Break the Cycle for such a great event and wonderful opportunity!
On the road downtown at sunset
The Atrium at the California Market Center
Fashion Show: 1950s Blue Watercolor Floral Dress, 1960s black leather frame bag, Charles David black leather strappy stilettos,
silver hoop earrings, clear glass necklace custom made for GlamAmor, 1970s sterling silver bangle
Break the Cycle organizers Susan and Lori (above) and Cristin (below). Great new haircut, Cristin!
Many of the volunteers for the charity event were from Belles, a prestigious 50-year-old service organization from Loyola Marymount.
What great girls--loved spending time with you!
Join film and fashion historian Kimberly Truhler for the 7th annual FASHION IN FILM OF TCMFF! The 2024 festival theme is "Most Wanted: Crime and Justice in Film" and that is just some of what will be shared at this year's event - from THE MAD MISS MANTON (1938) to CHINATOWN (1974).
Sample of Past Events
American Cinematheque presents Film Noir Style
The series accompanies and mirrors the book Film Noir Style: The Killer 1940s. Each event will include a presentation followed by a film screening. Like the book, the series is divided into 4 parts:
MAY 7 Before the War 1940-1941 w/ The Maltese Falcon
JUNE 25 War Years 1942-1945 w/ Laura
JULY 29 Year of Transition 1946 w/ The Killers
SEPT 10 Post-War Years 1947-1950 w/ Out of the Past
HISTORY OF FASHION IN FILM 1920s-1980s: Opposites Attract
Join film and fashion historian Kimberly Truhler for the fourth event in her series HISTORY OF FASHION IN FILM! Opposites Attract focuses on 1950s style icons Elizabeth Taylor, Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, Brigitte Bardot, and Doris Day.
HISTORY OF FASHION IN FILM 1920s-1980s: Film Noir and Fantasy
Join film and fashion historian Kimberly Truhler for the third event in her series HISTORY OF FASHION IN FILM! Film Noir and Fantasy focuses on 1940s style icons Rosalind Russell, Katharine Hepburn, Veronica Lake, Bette Davis, Lauren Bacall, Joan Crawford, Rita Hayworth, Ava Gardner, and Lana Turner.
HISTORY OF FASHION IN FILM 1920s-1980s: Art Deco Elegance
Join film and fashion historian Kimberly Truhler for the second event in her series HISTORY OF FASHION IN FILM! Art Deco Elegance focuses on 1930s style icons Marlene Dietrich, Kay Francis, Jean Harlow, Claudette Colbert, Ginger Rogers, and Joan Crawford.
HISTORY OF FASHION IN FILM 1920s-1980s: The Jazz Age
Join film and fashion historian Kimberly Truhler for the first event in her series HISTORY OF FASHION IN FILM! The Jazz Age focuses on 1920s style icons Gloria Swanson, Clara Bow, Joan Crawford, Greta Garbo, and Louise Brooks.
