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Sophia vs Jayne: The OTHER Photos behind that Sideways Glare

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I had always thought Sophia’s disapproving look in this iconic photograph taken by Delmar Watson was a perfectly captured moment of jealousy. Mansfield to me was the happy, carefree blonde and Loren, the feisty, competitive brunette. But of course, most of us have only seen this moment from one angle. There were other photographs taken that [...]

Frida Kahlo’s Wardrobe unlocked and on display after nearly 60 years

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When she died, her husband Diego Rivera ordered her clothes be locked up for 15 years. When Diego passed three years later, a philanthropist, art collector and old friend of the couple, Dolores Olmedo became the manager of their houses. She kept all of Kahlo’s belongings secretly guarded under lock and key for decades until [...]

Inside Sophia Loren’s Roman Villa, 1964

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I don’t think Sophia Loren gets enough credit as a 20th century screen icon. Her curves and beauty could certainly rival that of Marilyn Monroe and Brigitte Bardot, not to mention her career and lifestyle choices. While Monroe’s and Bardot’s talents were questionable outside of their looks, Sophia won 50 awards during her career including an [...]

Who was the Original Lady Gaga? (Hint: It Wasn’t Madonna)

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Female Dandyism isn’t just about donning a Pair of Brogues… In her outfits made out of animal flesh, the gimp masks and alien egg-vessels (that thing she hatched from during her 2011 Grammy performance), you wouldn’t think to describe Lady Gaga as a dandy. But if you take a closer look, you’ll discover that much [...]



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