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Heartfelt, reverent congratulations to Sam Mendes, Krysty Wilson Cairns, George Mackay, Dean-Charles Chapman and all who contributed to the epic WWI tribute, 1917. Based on the autobiography of director Mendes grandfather, Alfred Mendes, the film brings great honor to the heroes of WWI as well as the artists who were so earnest in representing their [...]

Oh to have the treasures on the dressing table of this Gibson Girl featured in a Swiss jeweler’s advertisement, circa 1900.

Macy Carr – fiery fox and wearer of exquisite timepieces.  She embodies the Scots Gaelic axiom: ”Bha Dia airson gum b ’fhiach beatha a bhith beò, agus mar sin thug e cinn ruadh dhuinn.” God wanted life to be worth living, so He gave us red heads. Photo by: Rossie Newson Photography Makeup by: Kiany Mendez @artistrybykeeks [...]

Excellent 1946 French Movado watch catalog.

Omega Chronometer wristwatch advertisement, circa 1945.

Exotic SVW Calendar Girl Samah Yaseen makes this ’20s platinum and diamond cocktail watch even more irresistible. Photo by Rossie Newson Makeup by Lucrecia Suarez

Charming object poster by artist Donald Brun for Swiss watch company Certina, circa 1955.

Wonderful Movado catalog page featuring the Ermeto styles, circa 1946.

During the Golden Age of Hollywood, a “triple threat” was an artist who could sing, dance and act well. In Fashion, a “triple threat” is an artist who can model, photograph and post-produce well. Both are rare and desirable. The Goddess – is, indeed, a genuine triple-threat: a stunning model, gifted photographer and formidable post-production [...]