Celebrate the anniversary of classic novel The Great Gatsby with these fun ideas on how to throw a 1920s dinner party! The Great Gatsby by American author F. Scott Fitzgerald was first published on April 10, 1925. The Jazz Age novel tells the story of the wealthy Jay Gatsby who throws lavish parties at his […]
Hot off the press! Each week in the Vintage Minute you’ll find news about fashion and beauty, product releases from vintage-inspired brands, book releases, retro-themed events and more. Skim the trim, Gibson Girl hair is in: Vogue reported that modern Victorian hairstyles are trending on Instagram. Hair stylists and style bloggers have been piling their […]
Get out your dinglehoppers! This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Walt Disney Studios animated film The Little Mermaid, which debuted in theaters in November 1989. Disney has added the film to its Signature Collection and released a special 30th Anniversary Signature Collection edition of the movie. The anniversary edition includes a sing-along mode […]
The ultimate fashion icon, Barbie, turns 60 today but she doesn’t look a day over 25! Barbie (full name Barbie Millicent Roberts) was created by Ruth Handler and named after Ruth’s daughter, Barbara. She made her debut at the New York Toy Fair on March 9, 1959 and each doll sold for just three dollars. […]
Hot off the press! Each week in the Vintage Minute you’ll find news about fashion and beauty, product releases from vintage-inspired brands, book releases, retro-themed events and more. The best Barbie outfits, all in one book: The world’s most popular fashion doll, Barbie, turns 60 on March 9, 2019. Fashion designer and illustrator Carol Spencer […]
Hot off the press! Each week in the Vintage Minute you’ll find news about fashion and beauty, product releases from vintage-inspired brands, book releases, retro-themed events and more. Rest in peace, Karl: The fashion world was in mourning this week after iconic designer Karl Lagerfeld died on February 19 at the age of 85. Lagerfeld […]
The Brooklyn Museum has opened a new exhibition that offers a glimpse into Mexican artist Frida Kahlo’s makeup bag. Kahlo’s personal style was as striking and memorable as her iconic self-portraits, including the way she applied makeup. On view from February 8 to May 12, 2019, Frida Kahlo: Appearances Can Be Deceiving showcases Frida Kahlo’s […]
Hot off the press! Each week in the Vintage Minute you’ll find exciting news about new product releases from vintage-inspired brands, book releases, retro-themed events and more. Why you should book your next trip to Brooklyn: Revlon is sponsoring an exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum that features clothing, jewelry and Revlon cosmetic products once owned […]
Hot off the press! Each week in the Vintage Minute you’ll find exciting news about new product releases from vintage-inspired brands, book releases, retro-themed events and more. Your new morning commute obsession: Vintage-inspired cosmetics brand Bésame has launched a podcast called At the House of Bésame. The monthly podcast will give detail on the backstory […]
January saw the closing of “Paris 1900: City of Entertainment” at the Frist Art Museum in Nashville. I really wish I had gone more than once. The exhibit captured the vivaciousness, glamour and even tragedy of life in Paris during the turn of the century. There were sculptures by Auguste Rodin (and a bust of […]