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Eye On Design: Freddie Mercury’s Silver Sequined Catsuit

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freddie mercury silver catsuit photo by gail worley
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There’s a saying that being older (i.e. Baby Boomer generation) carries perks such as living at a time that allowed you to see all of the really cool bands in concert. I’ll own it. I have many priceless concert memories from the 1970s — like seeing The Who when the ticket price was $12! For me though, the real coupe was seeing Queen live in concert on each of the Night at The Opera, Day at The Races, and News of The World tours, and twice when they toured in support of their 1978 release, Jazz.  For this then-teenage Queen fan, my fervent ardor for Freddie Mercury and company moved beyond ‘favorite band’ status to being more like a religion, or a way of life. I wouldn’t trade that time in my life of anything.

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Happy 4th of July, 2023!

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sequined 4th of july tops photo by gail worley
Photo By Gail

Happy 4th of July, everyone! I don’t know about you, but I definitely own a red, white and blue tie-dyed T-Shirt that is worn by me on the 4th of July (and on other hot summer days as well). While mine is not as fancy as the very spangly tops seen in the above photo (taken at Smiths Market in the fabulous Salt Lake City, Utah) it is certainly more practical for the NYC weather — which is what’s important! Have fun and stay safe!

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Eye On Design: Pink and Black Sequined Mini Dress By Stephen Sprouse

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Sequined Mini Dress By Stephen Sprouse Photo By Gail Worley
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This Pink and Black Sequined Mini Dress (autumn / winter 1983 – 84) is characteristic of paradoxical charm of the work of Stephen Sprouse (1953 – 2004). He often sited the cutout, mini-skirted styles that designers like Andre Courreges and Rudi Gernreich introduced in the 1960s, yet he reartciluated these silhouettes within the distinct cultural context of 1980s New York. From his debut collection, he established a unique look, artfully integrating pop culture and street style into youthful fashions executed in luxurious materials. Continue reading Eye On Design: Pink and Black Sequined Mini Dress By Stephen Sprouse →

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Eye On Design: Norman Norell’s Mermaid Dresses

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Mermaid Dresses
All Photos By Gail

Aptly called the Mermaid, Norman Norell’s shimmering, sequin-covered evening gown is arguably his most recognizable creation. Like many designers, he was influenced by Hollywood costumes, especially those created during the Golden Age. In fact, Norell began his career working for both Brooks Costume Company and Paramount Pictures during the 1920s. It is not surprising that he was one of the most successful at incorporating silver screen glamour in his luxurious, ready-to-wear evening garments, especially his Mermaid gowns.

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Eye On Design: Karl Lagerfeld’s Blue and Black Sequined Grosgrain Jacket

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Blue and Black Sequined Grosgrain Jacket
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The spring 1991 collection by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel was clearly inspired by surfing wet-suits. The Blue and Black Sequined Grosgrain Jacket was one of several brightly-colored versions covered in shimmering sequins that glistened like wet neoprene, and the lines of black, grosgrain trim are similar to the seams of a wet-suit. Lagerfeld called this jacket “the city surfer” look and noted that it was “perfect for diving into the nightlife from Paris to Rome to London to New York.” Continue reading Eye On Design: Karl Lagerfeld’s Blue and Black Sequined Grosgrain Jacket →