1935 publicity Photo for In Caliente, public domain Dolores Del Río (1904 - 1983) : "I hate intolerance and blundering stupidity. And those who are ridden in fear. I have had much laughter and much success. And many tears and dark sorrow. Now, gently, a philosophy has … [Read more...]
#BornThisDay: Actor, William Powell
Portrait by George Hurrell for MGM, Wikimedia Commons July 29, 1893 - William Powell: "I have to work hard in pictures. I’m not one of those handsome dogs who can stand around and people look at my profile and get by with that. I have to dig for what I do." Earlier this … [Read more...]
#Remembering “It Girl”, Clara Bow
Via PICRYL, public domain Clara Bow: "They Are Snobs. Frightful Snobs. I’m a Curiosity in Hollywood. I’m a Big Freak, Because I’m Myself!” I really do understand. I know firsthand the pain and shame of a brilliant acting career cut down by sex scandals, men, drugs, drink … [Read more...]
#WomenWeLove: Jacqueline Lee Bouvier Kennedy Onassis
This portrait of First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy was painted by Aaron Shikler in 1970 and was placed on public display in the East Room in 1971 Jacqueline Lee Bouvier Kennedy Onassis (1929- 1994) "There are two kinds of women, those who want power in the world and those who … [Read more...]
#QWERRRKOUT Tuesday: Trans Fashion Roundtable with Model Icons Tracey Africa, Connie Girl Fleming & Activist Tourmaline
This roundtable , organized with Viscose Journal, will bring together key fashion industry figures to discuss histories of trans work in the fashion industry. Moderated by activist … [Read more...]
#WomenWeLove: Diana Rigg
Screenshot from the Avengers episode A Touch Of Brimstone, 1966 As if the summer 2020 wasn’t bad enough, Diana Rigg left us. She was 83 years old as her final credits rolled, taken by cancer. When fans of the phenomenally popular Game Of Thrones consider Dame Enid … [Read more...]
#ArtDept: Madonna’s Favorite Painter, Tamara de Lempicka
Public Domain, Wikimedia Common ''I live life in the margins of society, and the rules of normal society don't apply to those who live on the fringe.'' Madonna is a collector of her work and has lent paintings to events and museums, and inspired her music videos for Open … [Read more...]
#QueerQuote: “…. So You Direct a Couple of Successful Pictures with Women Stars, Suddenly You’re a ‘Woman’s Director’.” – George Cukor
1946 MGM publicity shot, Creative Commons, public domain George Cukor (1899- 1983) led a private life that wasn't so private in Hollywood. His Sunday afternoon pool parties were legendary, having been described in detail by some of the party guests, including gay writer John … [Read more...]
#BornThisDay: Frida Kahlo
July 6, 1907 - Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo y Calderón: "I paint myself because I am often alone, and I am the subject I know best." Queer artist Frida Kahlo is one of the most iconic Mexicans of all time. When I hear the word Mexico, I think of her first. Her brilliant paintings … [Read more...]
#OnThisDay: 1946, the Bikini is Introduced to the World
On July 5, 1946, the world's first bikini made its debut at a poolside fashion show in Paris. It is now so ubiquitous, it's difficult to believe how shocking it once was. When the bikini first arrived, its revealing cut scandalized even the French fashion models who were … [Read more...]
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