I’ll be wearing a tuxedo tonight, so I find this beautiful editorial, a set up in the romantic spirit of the modern times, starring Shalom Harlow, the perfect fashion story for today. Just the right amount of whimsicality and burlesque for the night between years.
I don’t like to make new year resolutions, but I’d like to suggest one thing to you: to watch a Charlie Chaplin film from time to time. And that’s the second reason I’ve chosen this pictorial. I will quote Jean Renoir, from his book, My Life and My Films (one of the best autobiographies I’ve read): “The master of masters, the film-maker of film-makers for me is still Charlie Chaplin. […] It would be hard to find a more biting critic of our society; yet he does not preach or wind up his stories with pistol shots. […] Chaplin takes note of the egotism and absurdity of the world, and like the early Christians, he meekly accepts it. It is an acceptance that softens the public’s heart and turns it away from violent solutions. There is no bloodshed in his movies. I am convinced that our present wave of violence is due in part to the fact that for twenty years people have been deprived of the films of Charlie Chaplin.” This was written in 1974 and Renoir’s words are even more relevant today.
I wish you all a Happy New Year! May wonderful things come your way in 2013 and may it bring you countless moments of laughter and happiness!
photos: Max Vadukul for Vogue Paris October 1993. Shalom Harlow in “Le kid à New York”/ fashion editor: Nicoletta Santoro/ hair: Yannick D’ls/ make-up: François Nars
Happy New Year’s, Ada.
Andrea x
I wish you a magical New Years Eve Ada… may your year ahead be filled to the brim with laughter, love, happiness and joy!:)x
When I first saw this editorial ages ago I thought of you straight away because of the fashion-meets-cinema moment.
The weather’s been pretty horrible here, unfortunately, so we couldn’t get out as much as we’d like to.
Hope you are enjoying the holidays, sweetie. I’ve been pretty lazy over here, hardly touched pc at all and spent most of the time with my men, watching movies and eating.
Your beautiful card arrived this morning – it was such a wonderful surprise. Thank you for thinking of me!
Wishing you and your family a very happy new year!
xxx
Dear Ada,
May this year bring all the best things for you and your family. Happy new year!
Have a splendid new year xx
Happy New Year to you too Ada! I also think the world could do with more Charlie Chaplin. I’m hoping for a calm and peaceful 2013 (and hopefully a picture of you in your tuxedo????)
Oooh—- I want to see your tux!
I hope you had a great NYE and I am wishing you a fantastic 2013!!!
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