Author Archives: classiq

20 July 2015

The Simple Rules to Great Style, According to Tom Ford

In the latest edition of The Edit, Tom Ford talks about his ten rules to great style. I relate to every word he says and every understated tip, especially the points I have decided to re-publish below – because I … Read More →

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16 July 2015

Style in Film: Marilyn Monroe in The Seven Year Itch

  When Marilyn Monroe leaves the screen, so does our interest. Toned down from its Broadway origins thanks to the Hollywood Production Code, The Seven Year Itch (1955) still manages to be a good comedy, largely due to Marilyn. And … Read More →

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10 July 2015

Emotional Jewellery

  I don’t know what it is with me and jewellery lately, but I have a fast growing interest in it. I have only begun to develop this interest since I started to pay more attention to the design process, … Read More →

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30 June 2015

A Sporting Life

  While I still prefer the Roland Garros and Australian Open, I can’t deny that Wimbledon has its unique charm (the commitment to the all-white equipment being part of it). And as I was viewing the draws on a late … Read More →

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24 June 2015

Costumes and colour in “The Red Shoes”

    Boris Lermontov: “Why do you want to dance, Miss Page?” Victoria Page: “Why do you want to live, Mr. Lermontov?” Lermontov: “Because I … err… must”. Victoria: “That’s my answer too.”     More than a great ballet … Read More →

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