I just went to see an extraordinary fashion documentary on the legendary (this is actually an understatement) fashion editor Diana Vreeland. Way before the Annas, Carine and Francesca, the original ‘Devil-wears-Prada’ was Diana. More like an inventor than simply the editor of Harpers Bazaar, then Vogue, then later the Metropolitan Museum of Art. She envisioned fashion like no other and could see what people could become before they knew it themselves. History has to thank her for the successes of countless models and celebs from the Beatles to Jackie Kennedy to Veruschka. Everything was fantastical and ‘madly’ beautiful in her head, her photoshoots continue to inspire and enchant her contemporaries even 50 years later. Diana famously said:
“You gotta have style. It helps you get down the stairs. It helps you get up in the morning. It’s a way of life. Without it, you’re nobody. I’m not talking about lots of clothes.”
Diana’s incredible style was courtesy of her privileged upbringing in Paris in the 20s during the Belle Epoch, the epitome of fashion and luxury in the 20th century. Something Diana experienced during her childhood really resonated with me: being dubbed ‘ugly’ as a child. I think this ‘blessing in disguise’ was probably what propelled her to become the ‘Empress of Fashion’. I am so thankful to have started 2013 with this incredible film that has utterly reshaped my thinking. Not convinced? Have a squiz at the trailer…and head to the pictures! Wishing you a joyous weekend!
[spoiler title=”中文版”]我刚去看一部电影，时装记录片，Diana Vreeland的传记。在任何著名的时尚编辑以先，Diana是天下无双。更象一名发明家，她原在Harpers Bazaar 然后Vogue杂志做总编，最后因着她，一手将Metropolitan艺术博物馆变成今天世界上那么著名的景点。她脑海里设想的时装是级美的，几乎象梦幻。她见人，能立刻看出人的潜力。是Diana帮助名人 (Jackie Kennedy),音乐家（披头士乐队），模特 （Twiggy)，演员(Barbara Streisand),服装设计师（YSL) 变成明星。Diana指导的相片直到今天（有些连五十年后）仍然激励并使人迷住。她说过：
“你一定要有风格。它能帮你下楼梯。它帮你早上起床。它是生活的方式。没有它，你不算什么人。我并不在说有多少衣服。”
Diana难以置信的风格是由她小时候在二十年代在巴黎出生，长大，那段时期，“百丽时代”算是二十世纪中最富有魅力的. 我能和她共鸣的是: 她从小就被人称为“丑”。但有可能这个“化装的祝福” 促使她成为历史上的“世上皇后”。我非常感谢能在2013年的黎明就看一部那么鼓舞人心的电影。她的一生真重塑了我的思维。不相信吗？请看以下的电影预告片，并去电影院！祝你过个美丽的周末！[/spoiler]
“Style—all who have it share one thing: originality.”- Diana Vreeland
The trailer looks great, sounds like an awesome movie! I might have to catch it on DVD, doesn’t seem to be airing in QLD :( Glad you enjoyed it!
indeed, ah it would be an amazing DVD to have in your fashion collection! You’ll love it!
Soooo trueeeee:-)!!!
so beautiful and inspiring I will hope to see it somewhere. We all need to remember the importance of style design and individuality of expression to create. love your posts.
definitely, Diana is the ultimate inspiration, just love her!
Hi! you have a great blog! Would You like follow each other?
Have a nice day ;)
great blog! love the quote and what you shared! it´s true, inspiration feeds the soul of those who have an open heart! thanks for your lovely comment on my blog. happy new year! keep sharing.
Pleasure Leticia, they quotes are from Diana Vreeland, she is incredible! Have you heard of her book “The Eye has to Travel”?
Great post my dear!
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These photos are inspirating! I might watch the movie!
Wanna follow each other?
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you should Jessie! She is an incredible person with the most creative imagination
Thanks,for your lovely comment on my blog.^^
Maybe follow each other on bloglovin? Let me know follow you then back…
Love her transition from Vogue to the Metropolitan museum of art – fashion really can be an art form… Have to find this documentary online somewhere!
Definitely! Fashion is 3D and art can be too. Both are visual mediums
What an inspirational post!
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Sounds very interesting! Will try to get to Como soon! I just finished Grace Coddington’s autobiography, along similar lines. Intriguing to read how her career developed – definitely hard work and dedication to her job. Also interesting insight into the 60s onwards! Let me know if you’d like to borrow my copy, which is going to sit solo and get dusty on the shelf.
Happy New Year!
Deliaxx
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You are a darling! Cannot wait to see you and borrow Grace from you!!! She is such a style extraordinaire too!
oh she is such an icon! i adore her work!
love and kiss,mary
Isn’t she amazing? never seen anyone quite like her! Or her work! So inspirational!
i actually read a biography about her years ago. it was very interesting. :)
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