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Sir Noël Coward
“Wit is like caviar – it should be served in small portions and not spread about like marmalade.” Noël Coward – Wikipedia
John Cassavetes
“As an artist, I feel that we must try many things – but above all we must dare to fail.” – John Cassavetes
The Spectacular Spectacles of Michael Caine
It perhaps began with his iconic three-time portrayal as Harry Palmer starting with The Ipcress File in 1965, but Michael Caine has displayed a spectacular, glorious, badass selection of eyewear over the years. From the chunkiest of horn rims to the understated wire frames he wears today, he has pulled off every pair with confidence and conviction. Fabulous. In no particular order, here are some images for your enjoyment…
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Tagged accessories, eyewear, frames, glasses, michael caine, movies
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David Beckham Gives Good Hair
Here’s a great collage of photos of David Beckham by Doug Inglish for the March 2012 issue of Men’s Health. Great photos, brilliant hair.
Posted in Grooming, Icons, Lifestyle, Photography
Tagged beckham, david, david beckham, grooming, hair, haircut, hairstyle
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The Clash Takes The Palladium in NYC, 1979
The original silent Super-8 footage was filmed by Ruby Max Fury on September 21, 1979, the second of a two-night run at the Palladium in New York City. A fan (DrugStabbingTime) layered bootleg audio onto the footage to give the feeling of what it might be like at that now legendary show. And legendary it was… On this night, photographer Pennie Smith took the famous photo of Paul Simonon smashing his guitar on the stage – the photo that would … Continue reading
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Tagged clash, london calling, music, palladium, paul simonon, pennie smith, Photography
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The Man in the Hathaway Shirt
Though I wasn’t born yet when advertising legend David Ogilvy created “The Man in the Hathaway Shirt” in 1951, I have a vivid memory of his iconic image. When I was a kid, I would go with my dad to his favorite clothiers on Cleveland’s west side – either Captain’s Quarters or Ford’s Clothier in Rocky River, Ohio – and I would see the Hathaway ads in the shops. At the time, I thought the Hathaway shirt man and his … Continue reading
The Thomas Crown Affair (1968)
It’s got a thin plot with more than a few holes in it, but The Thomas Crown Affair (1968), directed by Norman Jewison, is an unmitigated treat for the eyes. The film stars icon Steve McQueen as Thomas Crown, a bored millionaire who pulls off an elaborate bank heist and gets involved with the bank’s insurance investigator, played by Faye Dunaway. That’s pretty much it. The film was a departure for McQueen. In his life and previous work, he was … Continue reading
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Tagged faye dunaway, film, films, jack weston, mgm, movies, norman jewison, steve mcqueen, thomas crown affair
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