was a dominant fashion look. I could not help but think of another product of the early ‘60s as I was working on my Chanel-inspired Jacket No. 2: the song, written by Sammy Cahn and set to music
To complete the early 1960s’ essence of this dress, I can pair it with a vintage ‘60s’ Guillemin scarf, also found on eBay. The pink in the scarf doesn’t match the pink lining, but since the lining does not show, it only matters to me (and now all of you also know this li...
In the 60s and 70s, it became clear that fatalities in automobile accidents could be prevented by using seat belts. They became mandatory after a series of Swedish studies demonstrated that fatalities were dramatically reduced when car occupants involved in an accident had buckled up. Seat belts p...
Within the human lifespan, infants need a remarkable amount of calories (considering their size). After that, however, calorie expenditure slows down for many decades. Once in the 60s, cells start todecelerateeven further, and metabolism slows by about .07% with each passing year. The followin...
When we talk about organized resistance in America, it’s often in regards to the unrest of the ’60s. How to Survive a Plague is a powerful reminder that the rebellious spirit of that era lives on in the battles of later ones, and that there’s power in numbers, even when those ...
In that wonderful way that the internet has of making and re-making connections, I recently linked up with the Swedish photographer, Rolf Adlercreutz. I knew Rolf when we worked together on Fleet Street in the late 60s.Last week he contacted me to ask whether I would consider becoming a ...
The expansive tome will delve into WWD‘s archive of photographs from the brand’s history, stretching all the way back to the ’60s and ’70s. “Some people keep diaries of their daily lives,” wrote Lauren in the book’s forward. “I never had to, because DNR and WWD have been ...