17 November 2011

Icons of the past in collections of the present

A different kind of editorial, in which icons of the past like Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn and Brigitte Bardot are wearing classic designs from this autumn’s collections. It’s the merit of artist Sandra Suy and fashion editor Charlotte De Vos, who thought up this wonderful concept for the Chinese publication Rouge Magazine. I wish I could get this issue to have one or two of these beautiful illustrations framed.

Today I am happy to be guest posting on Dawn’s lovely blog, The Alternative Wife. Romantic, feminine and glamorous, Dawn is always sharing the most dreamy images and lovely bits of her New York life, which makes her blog one of my daily must-reads.

photos: you can see the entire spread on fashion gone rogue, the images above are edited by me


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26 Responses to Icons of the past in collections of the present

  1. genuinstyle wrote on
    --> 17 November 2011 at 2:15 pm

    What a talented artist. Love these!

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  2. Rachel {little bits of lovely} wrote on
    --> 17 November 2011 at 2:23 pm

    These are gorgeous! I love the one of Clemence Posey! Just went over to see your guest post – such beautiful inspiration as usual Ada; your style is perfection xx

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  3. Louise wrote on
    --> 17 November 2011 at 2:42 pm

    These are beautiful. What can I do to get Bardot’s hair? Great, unusual editorial.

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  4. My Fashion Tale wrote on
    --> 17 November 2011 at 2:59 pm

    I can definitely see some of these hanging on my walls 😉

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  5. maria wrote on
    --> 17 November 2011 at 3:05 pm

    This pictures of past celebrities are stunning.
    Ada, I love your “autumnal” post on The Alternative Wife blog.

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  6. LatteLisa wrote on
    --> 17 November 2011 at 3:27 pm

    These are beautiful! I wouldn’t mind having these on my wall.

    I’m off to check your post over at Dawn’s blog 😉

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  7. fashionsensitive wrote on
    --> 17 November 2011 at 3:37 pm

    I am a big fan of illustrations, just adore them! I am so glad you post these! And thank you for the information on Dawn’s blog, truly a feminine and romantic one! Your post there is perfect!

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  8. LittleRus wrote on
    --> 17 November 2011 at 3:42 pm

    OMG, I love these!!!! Third photo is my favourite, love everything about it – the pose, the trench (oh Burberry, love of my life) and those Dior boots… Perfect for framing, too. :)
    xxx
    P.S. Emailed you the answer. 😉

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  9. Katie*Belle wrote on
    --> 17 November 2011 at 5:14 pm

    These would be so great to frame!

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  10. Odessa wrote on
    --> 17 November 2011 at 5:59 pm

    Beautiful works of art!

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  11. mary jo wrote on
    --> 17 November 2011 at 7:46 pm

    What an amazing magazine spread and I agree with Louise, I want Bardot’s hair {even though I’m a brunette}!

    xo Mary Jo

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  12. Anya adores wrote on
    --> 17 November 2011 at 7:51 pm

    These are divine – love them:O)
    Have a great day,
    Axx

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  13. Alexa wrote on
    --> 17 November 2011 at 8:14 pm

    Oh my gosh these are just lovely, I want to hang them all up!!!

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  14. B. in the Know wrote on
    --> 17 November 2011 at 9:00 pm

    Such a fun post and beautiful blog!
    Much love,
    B

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  15. denise wrote on
    --> 17 November 2011 at 9:20 pm

    I love the forth one 😉

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  16. Meghan @ Wishful Thinking wrote on
    --> 18 November 2011 at 12:10 am

    I feel inspired again! These are so very beautiful! It always amazes me that you manage to find the most stunning images! Off to check out the guest post now…

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  17. navy & orange wrote on
    --> 18 November 2011 at 1:39 am

    love these!

    xoxo navy & orange

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  19. Elle Sees wrote on
    --> 18 November 2011 at 4:30 am

    some gorgeous and favorite inspirations

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  20. kristina@beancakes ✭ wrote on
    --> 18 November 2011 at 5:41 am

    grace kelly and brigitte bardot are a couple of my faves! thanks for the great guest post today on alternative wife!!
    xx ~ kristina

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  21. Georgianna wrote on
    --> 18 November 2011 at 7:50 am

    Gorgeous images – what a clever concept! Just stopped by your guest post, Ada – so beautiful! xo – g

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  22. Teresa wrote on
    --> 19 November 2011 at 4:06 am

    Wow! Beautiful vintage-inspired illustrations! An absolutely gorgeous spread. These would be great to frame and hang up on my walls.

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  23. Dawn {The Alternative Wife} wrote on
    --> 20 November 2011 at 7:04 pm

    Oh Ada I would love to have all of these framed in my home! They are to die for!!! And thank you so much again for filling in for me this week. Your post was absolutely gorgeous!

    Hope you had a wonderful week and that you are enjoying the weekend :) xoxo

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  24. Priscilla Joy wrote on
    --> 25 November 2011 at 4:59 pm

    Splendid. Love every image.

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  25. Frédérique wrote on
    --> 28 November 2011 at 12:57 am

    the pics are so nice !
    i thought there was a new “style book” in the place
    maybe it will come true
    have a nice week ada !!

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