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I’m back .... again. Blogging and I have a love/hate relationship. Well, more like a I don’t have time to prioritize writing in this space, but I should. 

I was checking out the style at the Cannes film festival and fell in love with this jacket worn by Ashlee Simpson and designed by Antonio Berardi for his Fall 2019 collection. 

 I also love it styled both ways!

The look as presented in the Fall collection.

For those of you who follow my social media I am forever tying to inspire and educate about the fact that fashions past is ALWAYS present and in a cyclical industry how could it not be? Looking back I remembered 2 other  amazing black and white checked jackets I adore.

Gianni Versace Fall/Winter 1992

Also, the jacket that was part of the costumes for the 1953 film “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” worn by Jane Russell’s character. The wardrobe was designed by Travilla. 

It now resides in the Star costume collection at Western Costume company.

When checking out your personal style remember you can look back to the past AND  be stylish in the present. 

Which jacket do you prefer? 

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Costume Designer William Travilla

It is no secret how much I love fashion. The fabrics, adornments, tailoring and ultimately how it transforms you. One of my only 'regrets' in this life is that I chose to study for a degree in Psychology instead of  studying Fashion Design. I however, never say never and as I approach my 34th birthday I am optimistic that I may take a bow at the end of a runway before the end of my journey. Don't count me out just yet! Fashion has been a passion of mine since I was 9 years old when I used to sneak and look through my older sisters Vogue magazines.  Anyway, the designer (high fashion or costume) has always fascinated me. Their process, how a vision or idea becomes a physical reality that a woman can wear.

I was thinking about iconic pieces and how they came to be from ink to iconic pop culture status.  Here is a great example. Costume designer William Travilla had a long and successful career in Hollywood. He supplied wardrobe for 8 of Marilyn Monroe's films and designed some of her most iconic dresses.

"Gentlemen Prefer Blonde's"  - 1953

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 7 Year Itch Dress (1955)

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Marilyn with Travilla for a fitting

What are your FAV Ink to Icon fashion moments? More of mine to come ...