| Glamour |
is all about the classical woman of modern
times. It combines the super feminine, the
extravagant and the elegantly simple,
especially how this unfolded between the
launch of Christian Dior´s New Look (1947)
to the early 1960s. The essence of this part
of the line is richness of fabric, draperies
and curves. The inspirational sources are
silver screen stars like Grace Kelly and
Marilyn Monroe, as well as Parisian
couture. The line is also extended to the
more stylish and visually clean sides of the
1970s and 1980s. In 2009 this influence is
seen in the "Vanity Fair" collection,
displayed at Oslo Fashion Fair and showed
at India International Fashion Week.
Dresses in this style are made to measure.
Please contact us for prices.
times. It combines the super feminine, the
extravagant and the elegantly simple,
especially how this unfolded between the
launch of Christian Dior´s New Look (1947)
to the early 1960s. The essence of this part
of the line is richness of fabric, draperies
and curves. The inspirational sources are
silver screen stars like Grace Kelly and
Marilyn Monroe, as well as Parisian
couture. The line is also extended to the
more stylish and visually clean sides of the
1970s and 1980s. In 2009 this influence is
seen in the "Vanity Fair" collection,
displayed at Oslo Fashion Fair and showed
at India International Fashion Week.
Dresses in this style are made to measure.
Please contact us for prices.
The singer Julie London
illustrates the Glamour
atmosphere perfectly. The
melodies are as quiet and
elegant as an West End
afternoon in London, and
the themes vary from
Parisian nightlife to
longing and unhappy love
drowned in too many long
drinks. To the right is an
excerpt from You are blasé
from Sophisticated Lady
(Siever/Hamilton, 1962):
illustrates the Glamour
atmosphere perfectly. The
melodies are as quiet and
elegant as an West End
afternoon in London, and
the themes vary from
Parisian nightlife to
longing and unhappy love
drowned in too many long
drinks. To the right is an
excerpt from You are blasé
from Sophisticated Lady
(Siever/Hamilton, 1962):
Your day is one of leasure
in which you search for pleasure.
You´re bored
when you´re adored.
You´re blasé.
While reaching for the moon,
stars are up in the sky,
the simple things of normal life
are slowly passing by.
You sleep, the sun is shining.
You wake, it´s time for dining...
It´s nothing for you to do,
you are blasé ...
in which you search for pleasure.
You´re bored
when you´re adored.
You´re blasé.
While reaching for the moon,
stars are up in the sky,
the simple things of normal life
are slowly passing by.
You sleep, the sun is shining.
You wake, it´s time for dining...
It´s nothing for you to do,
you are blasé ...
| Raspberry pink creation inspired by a 1958 galla dress. Photo: Live N. Berg Model: Rudy Wolff |
Updated 09.11.2010
MAKEUP & HAIR: Discreet, perfect and always adjusted to the outfit, with light
skin and marked lips and eyes. No unnecessary details - tattoo is taboo! The hair is to
be long and well styled à la Rita Hayworth, or arranged (bun, finger waves, French
twist, bouffant, beehive ...). It can be straight or wavy, in any shade of blonde from
platina to dark ash blonde, brown, dark brown, chestnut or black.
ATTITUDE: Aristocratic, majestic and feminine, cool and superficially hedonistic.
LIFESTYLE: Attending the opera, balls, receptions and romantic dinner dates.
HOME & INTERIOR: Haute bourgeoisie/conservative style with columns, long,
wide stairs, tall ceilings, mezzanines, dark wood, heavy curtains and feminine
antiques like Aubusson carpets, flower urns and enormous mirrors.
PLACES TO STAY: Classic luxury hotels in New York, London and Paris like Ritz,
George V and St. Regis, Washington DC, embassy areas, Frogner (especially
townhouses from the late 1800s), Grand Hotel (both Oslo), Hotel l´Angleterre
(Copenhagen), Gamle Logen, Christian Benniches vei at Bygdøy (all Oslo), the
Hamptons, Upper East Side Manhattan.
SEASONS & ATMOSPHERES: Late summer, fall and winter, new year´s eve.
Perpetual nocturnal settings, from a romantic sunset to a starry sky.
MUSIC: Julie London, Shirley Bassey, Bryan Ferry, Harry Connick Jr., crooners,
swing, quiet jazz, Baubles, Bangles and Beads
MOVIES: James Bond, High society, Breakfast at Tiffany´s, The great Gatsby, How to
marry a millionaire, The prince and the showgirl and La dolce vita.
LITERATURE: Danielle Steel novels, Star Style, society novels like The Great
Gatsby, as well as guides like How to marry money and Miss Manners' Guide to
Excruciatingly Correct Behavior.
FOOD & DRINK: Tea/coffee and croissants for breakfast, champagne (classical
brands like Moet & Chandon, Bollinger, Veuve Cliquot etc.), caviar, foie gras,
canapées and 5 course dinners lasting the entire evening ...
skin and marked lips and eyes. No unnecessary details - tattoo is taboo! The hair is to
be long and well styled à la Rita Hayworth, or arranged (bun, finger waves, French
twist, bouffant, beehive ...). It can be straight or wavy, in any shade of blonde from
platina to dark ash blonde, brown, dark brown, chestnut or black.
ATTITUDE: Aristocratic, majestic and feminine, cool and superficially hedonistic.
LIFESTYLE: Attending the opera, balls, receptions and romantic dinner dates.
HOME & INTERIOR: Haute bourgeoisie/conservative style with columns, long,
wide stairs, tall ceilings, mezzanines, dark wood, heavy curtains and feminine
antiques like Aubusson carpets, flower urns and enormous mirrors.
PLACES TO STAY: Classic luxury hotels in New York, London and Paris like Ritz,
George V and St. Regis, Washington DC, embassy areas, Frogner (especially
townhouses from the late 1800s), Grand Hotel (both Oslo), Hotel l´Angleterre
(Copenhagen), Gamle Logen, Christian Benniches vei at Bygdøy (all Oslo), the
Hamptons, Upper East Side Manhattan.
SEASONS & ATMOSPHERES: Late summer, fall and winter, new year´s eve.
Perpetual nocturnal settings, from a romantic sunset to a starry sky.
MUSIC: Julie London, Shirley Bassey, Bryan Ferry, Harry Connick Jr., crooners,
swing, quiet jazz, Baubles, Bangles and Beads
MOVIES: James Bond, High society, Breakfast at Tiffany´s, The great Gatsby, How to
marry a millionaire, The prince and the showgirl and La dolce vita.
LITERATURE: Danielle Steel novels, Star Style, society novels like The Great
Gatsby, as well as guides like How to marry money and Miss Manners' Guide to
Excruciatingly Correct Behavior.
FOOD & DRINK: Tea/coffee and croissants for breakfast, champagne (classical
brands like Moet & Chandon, Bollinger, Veuve Cliquot etc.), caviar, foie gras,
canapées and 5 course dinners lasting the entire evening ...
EPOCH: CA. 1920-2009
COLORS & MATERIALS: Cream, black, grey, raspberry red,
navy, greyish blue, purple, royal blue, teal, emerald green,
satin, silk, fabrics that drapes well, fur.
ACCESSORIES: Pearls, transparent precious stones,
rhinestone, white gold, long gloves, cape, stola, furs, high
heeled sandals, narrow pumps, tiara at bigger occasions.
COLORS & MATERIALS: Cream, black, grey, raspberry red,
navy, greyish blue, purple, royal blue, teal, emerald green,
satin, silk, fabrics that drapes well, fur.
ACCESSORIES: Pearls, transparent precious stones,
rhinestone, white gold, long gloves, cape, stola, furs, high
heeled sandals, narrow pumps, tiara at bigger occasions.
| The Glamour concept |