All You Ever Wanted to Know About That Ring in "Casablanca"
Via apparel and accessories, honor your fandom of the iconic film and the real-life symbolism within this famed jewelry design....
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Jun 229 min read
Nine Classic Fragrances Beloved by Iconic Actresses
From Marilyn's favorite to the perfumes Grace Kelly and Dorothy Dandridge adored, these legendary scents will never go out of style.
Aug 19, 20238 min read
Seven Lots You Can't Miss at September's TCM/Julien's Auction
Iconic costumes worn by Audrey Hepburn, Vivien Leigh and Greta Garbo are among the pieces up for sale at "Legends: Hollywood & Royalty"...
Jul 16, 20239 min read
Jane Birkin, an Icon of Film and Fashion, Dies at 76
The legendary actress and singer had been living in Paris since 1969. Plus: five essential Birkin films to add to your collection. We...
Oct 4, 20218 min read
A Q&A with Charles Casillo, Author of “Elizabeth and Monty”
One of Hollywood’s most celebrated relationships is examined anew in this recently released book.
Jul 31, 20214 min read
More Hints Emerge About Costumes at the Academy Museum
A virtual talk with two of the museum’s costume experts revealed new details about what will be seen when the doors open on September 30.
Jul 17, 20218 min read
Story of a Dress: “Baby Face”
In Barbara Stanwyck’s infamous Pre-Code film, Orry-Kelly’s costumes play a key role in illustrating the title character’s path to riches.
Apr 22, 20217 min read
Seven Must-Have Lots from Doyle's Stage & Screen Auction
Celeste Holm's Sarah Siddons Award, Cecil Beaton drawings, and an iconic Edith Head costume sketch are part of the April 28 sale.
Apr 17, 20214 min read
There's Still Time to View the Véronique and Gregory Peck Exhibition
Fashions by Yves Saint Laurent, Pierre Cardin and Hubert de Givenchy are on display at the Denver Art Museum through July 18.
Apr 11, 20215 min read
Five Reasons to Visit the Academy Museum When It Opens
In advance of its September debut, museum officials offered a virtual tour of the layout and upcoming exhibitions.
Jan 17, 20215 min read
It’s Eartha Kitt’s Birthday, So Let’s Talk About “St. Louis Blues”
In this 1958 biopic, the legendary performer with the feline personality provides all the glamour in gowns by Edith Head.
Dec 17, 20204 min read
A Note from Marilyn to Joe Just Sold for $425,000
Christie's auctioned the message, written from Monroe to DiMaggio during their nine-month marriage.
Dec 5, 20208 min read
Story of a Dress: "The Philadelphia Story"
As we celebrate the 80th anniversary of Katharine Hepburn’s comeback film, Screen Chic looks at both her career strategy and onscreen style.
Sep 16, 20207 min read
Celebrating Lauren Bacall’s Innate Style
The iconic actress — and unabashed fashion fan — was born on this day in 1924.
Sep 1, 20207 min read
Story of a Dress: “A Place in the Sun”
Famously worn by Elizabeth Taylor, is this Edith Head design the most copied dress in cinema history?
Jul 22, 20207 min read
Eight Stylish Classics You Can Watch for Free on Peacock
The new NBCUniversal streaming app offers a respectable roster for film fans.
Jul 16, 20208 min read
Story of a Dress: “Top Hat”
On Ginger Rogers’s birthday, Screen Chic looks at the iconic feathered dress the dance legend fought to wear in the 1935 musical.
Jul 8, 20203 min read
A New Van Cleef & Arpels Bracelet Pays Tribute to Marlene Dietrich
The ruby and diamond cuff honors a famed piece the actress wore in “Stage Fright.”
Jul 4, 20205 min read
Spot the Sarah Siddons Easter Eggs in “All About Eve”
Joseph L. Mankiewicz’s theatre fandom inspired him to create a tribute to the 18th-century actress in his Oscar-winning 1950 film.
Jun 24, 20205 min read
Five Cool Costumes at the TCM & Bonhams Auction Ending Monday
You still have a chance to bid on pieces worn by Shirley MacLaine, Lauren Bacall, Veronica Lake and others.
Jun 22, 20205 min read
Costume Archives, Just a Click Away …
FIT Museum director Valerie Steele talks about creating digital experiences while public spaces remain closed.
May 22, 20206 min read
Story of a Dress: “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes”
Marilyn Monroe’s iconic pink gown wasn’t Travilla’s original design for one of cinema’s most celebrated musical numbers.
May 20, 20207 min read
Twelve Fun Facts about “Casablanca”
Here’s looking at everyone’s favorite comfort film.
May 6, 20204 min read
Garbo, Crawford, Gable and Other Iconic Images Hit the Auction Block
Photos by George Hurrell and Clarence Sinclair Bull are among the highlights of a 48-lot online sale ending Monday at Julien’s Auctions.
May 3, 202014 min read
The “Gowns By” Effect: Fifteen Escapist Films of the 1930s
For the perfect antidote to everyday anxiety, consider something from the decade that put cinematic style front and center.
Apr 15, 20205 min read
Set Your DVR: Five Stylish Films From TCM’s Stay-at-Home Festival
We’ve curated the schedule to create this spotlight on great fashion-in-film moments showing from Thursday to Sunday.
Apr 4, 20208 min read
Cinema Sparkle: All About Joseff of Hollywood
Eugene and Joan Joseff crafted costume jewelry for hundreds of Hollywood classics — and you can own a piece (or three) as well.
Mar 13, 20205 min read
Six Stylish Public-Domain Films You Can Stream Anytime
Feeling a bit stir-crazy? This selection of easy-to-view classics features fab stars and fashionable costumes.
Feb 15, 20207 min read
Story of a Dress: “Sabrina”
How the 1954 Audrey Hepburn film sparked a costume-design controversy — and created fashion’s most iconic designer-muse relationship.
Feb 8, 20206 min read
A Beautiful New “Pandora and the Flying Dutchman” is Now in Theaters
Cohen Media Group archivist Tim Lanza talks about restoring the lush look of this 1951 Ava Gardner-James Mason classic.
Feb 7, 20207 min read
“She Photographed Like a Million Bucks”
TCM’s Eddie Muller wrote the introduction to Veronica Lake’s re-released autobiography; here he discusses the enigmatic star.
Jan 21, 20205 min read
When Dietrich Wore Dior
Screen Chic commemorates the couturier’s birthday by highlighting his number-one fan in Hollywood.
Jan 13, 20206 min read
Five Films to Celebrate the Onscreen Style of Kay Francis
Born on this day in 1905, the actress spent the 1930s as one of the decade’s most fashionable stars.
Jan 9, 20207 min read
Story of a Dress: “All About Eve”
How a miscalculation during the fitting process resulted in an iconic design.
Dec 13, 20197 min read
A Q&A with Artist and Classic-Film Fan Alejandro Mogollo
The Seville-based illustrator talks about his process and the screen icon who birthed his passion.
Dec 6, 20194 min read
Five Things We Would Buy From This Weekend’s Liz Taylor Auction
If you’re into caftans, Hermès and the color purple, this is the auction for you.
Dec 1, 20195 min read
Hollywood Magic, Unguarded: The Iconic Photos of Terry O’Neill
The legendary British photographer passed away on Nov. 16th at the age of 81.
Nov 15, 20192 min read
Which Designer Was Inspired By This “Now, Voyager” Scene?
Bette Davis’s iconic entrance was the jumping-off point for one of his collections.
Nov 2, 20193 min read
A Film Legend’s Timepiece Gets a Splashy New York Debut
The Blancpain diamond watch is on exhibit with costumes and memorabilia through Nov. 23rd.
Oct 22, 20195 min read
A Glimpse at Treasures in the Academy Museum
A taste of the iconic props and costumes set for exhibition in L.A.’s soon-to-open tribute to everything you love about movies.
Oct 5, 20194 min read
Praise Audrey: “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” Premiered On This Day in 1961
Here’s what the critics had to say then about Hepburn’s Oscar-nominated performance.
Oct 3, 20194 min read
You Can Buy a Maltese Falcon, and Of Course You Should
It’s one of cinema’s most celebrated props; why not own a replica?
Sep 8, 20196 min read
An Iconic Marilyn Monroe Gown Goes On the Auction Block (Updated)
Don’t miss the secret amid the sequins embellishing one of cinema’s most iconic costumes.
Aug 24, 20194 min read
The Colorful and Campy Style of “What a Way to Go!”
Edith Head’s exceptional designs are largely responsible for turning this Shirley MacLaine musical comedy into a camp classic.
Aug 19, 20196 min read
Behind the Seams: Coco Chanel and “Tonight or Never”
A look at the early-1930s moment when Samuel Goldwyn enticed Coco Chanel to come to Hollywood to design for the movies.
Aug 12, 20193 min read
Celebrating 80 Years of History’s Most Iconic Shoe
The journey of Dorothy’s ruby slippers remains among the most enigmatic and most-discussed bits of folklore in cinema history.
Aug 11, 20193 min read
Thank Hedy Lamarr For That Wi-Fi You’re Using Right now …
On August 11th, 1942, Hedy Lamarr gave us all a pretty amazing gift, one you’re probably using right now.
Jul 31, 20192 min read
This is TCM’s Most Stylish Day of “Summer Under the Stars”
Amid a month of tributes, Screen Chic spotlights the date every fashion fan needs to DVR.
Jul 29, 20191 min read
All the Details on the Upcoming Liz Taylor Auction …
Pieces from Taylor's archives will go up for auction in December, while a boxed set of the event catalog will benefit her AIDS foundation.
Jul 8, 20193 min read
Stunning Backs, Sensational Films
A look at three costumes from great fashion films, each with stunning back details.
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