Kawji Fashion Blog » Dior http://kawji.com The Bestest Coolest Fashion Blog. SHINE! Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:46:55 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= Doing It Right: Retro Glam http://kawji.com/2009/doing-it-right-retro-glam http://kawji.com/2009/doing-it-right-retro-glam#comments Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:49:16 +0000 Heather http://kawji.com/?p=51 a_flapperRetro glam is a growing trend, the likes of which can be both elegant and edgy — if it is done right. The problem is, it is hard to discover the right components to make new trends work for you, so in the upcoming weeks, we at Kawji are going to take a look at some of the individual facets for the hottest trends, so you can pick and choose to put together a look that works for you.

With retro glam, think the Golden Age of Hollywood as a base and a starting point. Look at what John Galliano is doing for Christian Dior, especially in terms of the flapper and 1920s Orientalism.

Shimmers and shines will do you will, as will the surrealist glamor tricks straight from the 1930s — think Dali, Man Ray, and Cocteau.

Think Joan Crawford and the austere elegance of the 1940s. Go dark and somber, think perfectly tailored jackets (see Prada) and draped dresses.

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