BANDit

Christy Turlington - VOGUE 1990

I recently did a make-up trial which was featured here on the BLOG. I wore a 90-esque thick headband to pull my hair back and feature my face and the makeup. I was not sure if it felt chic again or if I looked like I was about t wash my face, until I saw the black and white image.

I realized I was totally channeling Lady Miss Kier of Deee Lite and it brought me back to the 1990's when being a BANDit was still SO CHIC. I was so influenced during the 1990's when designers did their spin on the 1960's and THIS was one of the key looks/accessories.

Lady Miss Kier 1990's

CHANEL Fall 1990/91

*The ultimate quilted headband*

 Linda Evangelista for VOGUE Italia 1990

              Helena Christensen CHANEL Runway 90

Other Icocnic BANDit's from the 90's

Linda Evangelista & Christy Turlington - VOGUE editorial 1990's

Groove is in the HEART ~ Lady Kier 1990's Does 60's

Christy Turlington - Spet 1990 - Image: Arthur Elgort

"Donna Martin" in 90210

"Cher" in Clueless

Naomi Campbell as a blonde - c 1990's

The Original Chic BANDit - Actress and Fashion Icon Brigitte Bardot, 1960's

I am ready to personally become a full time BANDit again and bring this look back. I think it has waited long enough.

Would you rock a thick headband? do a 2013 twist on a 90's does 60's look? You could cover 3 decades with one accessory. Why not?

Dotted Dames

I love the vastness of textiles. I come across the most interesting on my quest to re-style fashion's past current for my clients at EVOLUTION VINTAGE. In addition to textiles there are thousands of interesting patterns and color combinations; none more classic than

THE POLKA DOT!

I recently added this brown dress with white polka dots to the Evolution Vintage collection and immediately was transported back to the Polo game scene in Pretty Woman.

The origins of the Polka Dot as a textile is not known and widely disputed. Some say that its origins lie with the "polka" dance whose origins were in Europe in the 1830's. Walt Disney has also been given credit for the print for Minnie Mouse's dress and bow. I read a story recently about an ink spot falling on the drawing of Minnie as he was contemplating her look - plaid was too hard to animate (then done by hand ) and he wanted something bold for her.

Whatever it's origins there have been MANY stylish Dotted Dames throughout history! Some of the most iconic to me:
Lucy Bette Grable
Marilyn
Brigitte Bardot
Jackie Kennedy Onasis


Spot's have been seen on a wide range of garments; Day & evening dresses, pants, blazers, blouses, jackets/coats, scarves, ties, hand bags, leggings and hosiery.

It still Rocks Runways and Red Carpets! In COLORS



DOTTED SHEER




FASHION CLASSIC: Black & White





ARE YOU A DOTTED DAME?

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