Author Archives: classiq
Interview with Richard Torregrossa, Author of the Book Cary Grant: A Celebration of Style
Cary Grant and Eva Marie Saint in “North by Northwest” (1959) Richard Torregrossa is the author of the book Cary Grant: A Celebration of Style, a book I always find myself reach for. Well researched and beautifully written, it … Read More
Style in film: Maggie Cheung in “In the Mood for Love”
Wong Kar Wai’s In the Mood for Love is a visual splendour, a ravishing cinematic exploration of unrequited love and quiet passion, depicting sensuality through music, light, colour and space alone. A big part in the superb art direction … Read More
Interview with India Hicks
How do you introduce India Hicks? A question that’s been on my mind for days. A name that needs no introduction at all. Her talents are so remarkable though, that, even if they have been well documented before, I can’t … Read More
Style in film: Audrey Hepburn in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”
Truman Capote wanted Marilyn Monroe for the role. He got Audrey Hepburn instead. Now we can not think of Holly Holightly but as played by Audrey. It was a welcome change after her princess and chauffeur’s daughter parts she … Read More
Style in film: Elizabeth Taylor in ‘Suddenly, Last Summer’
The white one-piece swimsuit Elizabeth Taylor wore in Suddenly, Last Summer (1959), directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz and based on the play of the same title by Tennessee Williams, is one of the most iconic swimsuits in the history of film. … Read More
