Grace Kelly

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A ballgown worn by grace. It is is being worked on in this pic by a seamstress.

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The Edith Head sketch for the outfit Grace wore to her civil wedding.

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Canadian Press
Alfred Sung launches Fashion Week with Grace Kelly-inspired bridal collection
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TORONTO — A wave of white fabric cascaded down the catwalk as celebrated Canadian designer Alfred Sung kicked off L'Oreal Fashion Week Monday with the unveiling of sweeping creations from his bridal collection under the towering tents at Nathan Phillips Square.
Sung launched the 16th edition of the semi-annual event with a showcase of new bridal gowns aptly titled "The White Collection."
The legendary designer said he was inspired by the late film star and style icon Grace Kelly when designing his collection, an influence that translated both to the dresses and hairstyles.
The glamorous gowns ran the gamut from fluid to more form-fitting. Voluminous, full-bodied silk taffeta creations and elaborate lace and satin gowns shared the runway with softer, more slender, draped georgette dresses. Lush materials, including angel tulle, silk essence chiffon and organza, were also incorporated into the mix.
Shimmering beads and Swarovski crystals added eye-popping detailing, lending dazzle to bodices, buttons, necklines, waistlines and dress straps. Some of the gowns had the intricate accents incorporated on a larger scale, like an elaborate floral beaded pattern cascading along a dramatic lace overlay.
While the floor-length gowns largely featured cascading trains or flared hemlines, the upper halves of the gowns offered a wealth of variety to suit the diverse tastes of virtually any bride, ranging from classic sweetheart necklines to plunging off-the-shoulder V-neck styles, halter and racer-back to elaborate crisscross straps.
Models also exuded elegance with their updos, wearing hair swept back into chic chignons accessorized by a band of white satin ribbon, flowers or a jewelled hairband.
"I wanted them to look really feminine, glamorous, elegant, and a little bit sexy with the off-the-shoulder," Sung said backstage following the show.
During their final runway walk, the models tossed their bouquets into the hands of lucky onlookers as the audience gave the designer and his creations a standing ovation.
Sung got his share of the love when he stepped out into the spotlight to take his bow, graciously accepting one of the bridal bouquets from a man in the front row.
Despite more than 30 years in the business, with fragrance, eyewear, jewelry and houseware product lines among those to his credit, this marked the first time the iconic designer presented a collection during Toronto's Fashion Week.
Backstage, Sung said it was honour to be asked by organizers to launch Fashion Week festivities, adding that he was "very flattered" to open the show, and said he was also touched by the warm reception at the end, despite being a bit reluctant to face the audience.
"I just have to thank everyone, I mean, being so kind and supportive all through the years," he said. "Actually, I wasn't going to come out because I'm so shy. They have to push me out!" he added, laughing.
Sung, who has designed bridal wear for 15 years, said part of what sets the line apart from the countless others that comprise his brand is what manifests in the end result - helping brides feel beautiful.
"This is one product line that you just think of making women look absolutely drop-dead gorgeous on their special day because that's how they want to be, because it's fun."
Sung's philosophy on capturing the uniqueness and special aura surrounding the wedding day even filtered down to a key decision in how to present the collection.
Rather than having the models scramble to change into different dresses backstage, he opted to have each model walk down the runway in one gown - 32 in all.

 

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Houston Chronicle
amed Hollywood costume designer Edith Head returns, after a fashion, for A Conversation With Edith Head, opening tonight at Theater LaB Houston.
Susan Claassen has been channeling Head since originating the solo show in 2002 at Tuscon, Ariz.'s Invisible Theatre Company, where Claassen is managing artistic director. Claassen has performed the work from San Francisco to Chicago to London, where she had an acclaimed monthlong run this summer.
Since Claassen has absorbed pretty much all there is to know about her subject, we decided to have our own conversation with "Edith Head."
Q: You've been described as discreet but also tough and driven.
A: I've had to be to survive six decades in the Hollywood boys' club. People have accused me of being a master of self-promotion. I suppose I am. I hate modesty, don't you?
Q: How would you sum up your philosophy of costume design for film?
A: It must fit the character. At the same time, I've always designed for the actor. How good the clothes look on screen depends on how comfortable the star is wearing them.
Q: Is that why you've sometimes been willing to adapt your designs, to change a detail, to keep the star happy? Producer Hal Wallis said you had "great rapport" with the stars you dressed, especially the women.
A: I never walked off a set in a huff. Early on, I learned the value of understanding their (actors') vulnerabilities. I know how to keep people's secrets.
Q: What designer influenced you the most?
A: Travis Banton, who was the head of Paramount's costume department from 1927 to 1938. (Head was his assistant in those years, replacing him at his departure to become the first woman to head a major studio's costume department.) I learned everything by studying his work, especially the way he created the signature look for the three graces of Paramount: Marlene Dietrich, Carole Lombard and Claudette Colbert.
Q: You've been quoted as saying that you were sometimes a better politician or diplomat than designer. Could you give an example?
A: On Vertigo, Kim Novak said the one color she absolutely hated to see herself in was gray. Alfred Hitchcock always came into a film with very detailed ideas about what he wanted. And naturally, for a key scene in Vertigo, he had distinctly said, "I want her in a gray suit." So it was up to me to find a way to bring Kim around, showing her swatches and swatches of different grays, until we finally came to a lavender-gray for the suit, and she loved it.
Q: How would you rate yourself among your fellow designers?
A: There probably have been greater designers. No one could surpass the glamor of Adrian designing for Greta Garbo. But where some excelled chiefly at one type of film, I've enjoyed being a chameleon who can do any type of picture, from Westerns to monster movies, musicals to biblical spectacles. Designing gorgeous gowns for Grace Kelly to wear in To Catch a Thief is one kind of thrill. But in The Country Girl (the drab character role for which Kelly won her Oscar), to make Grace Kelly look plain was a challenge unto itself.
Q: How important is authenticity to period or locale?
A: That depends on the project and the director. For The Heiress, I did the kind of research (director) William Wyler wanted, because he was adamant about authenticity. But on the Road pictures, if Bob Hope wanted to wear something just because it was funny, nobody gave a damn. Cecil B. DeMille never made an "authentic" picture.
Q: On House Party, you were known for being frank with the audience members. Such as telling a portly lady, "Go on a diet!"
A: The sponsors requested that I be nicer to the ladies. I tried.
Q: Was it part of your "self-promotion" to make cameo appearances as yourself in films like Lucy Gallant and The Oscar? Did you enjoy being on the other side of the camera for a change?
A: I hated doing them. It's difficult to portray yourself. You have to keep repeating the same thing. I did them because they (the studios) wanted me to do it. When you're under contract to a studio, you do what they tell you to do. After those experiences, I had a greater respect for actors.
Q: What would you like your legacy to be? Is there a single film, even a single costume, that you'd most want to remembered for?
A: For the whole body of work and the recognition it achieved. I worked hard to get the profession recognized. Remember, for the first 21 years of the Academy Awards, there was no category for costume design.
Q: I gather that, unlike some in the industry, you take awards very seriously.
A: They're my pride and joy. There's nothing like eight Oscars for putting the fear of God into an actress who thinks she knows everything about dress design.
Q: Is there a thought you'd like to leave us with? Anything you'd tell young people who aspire to careers in film or design?
A: You can be anything you want in the world, as long as you dress for it.

 

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Moscow Times
Grace in Time

Mementos from the life of Grace Kelly go on show.
By Marina Kamenev
Published: October 10, 2008
Two years ago, construction tycoon Vladimir Seminikhin was one of the first Russian art collectors to step forward and open up his own gallery space, The Yekaterina Foundation. Since then the gallery has become well known on the art circuit for holding quality exhibitions, ranging in style from Socialist Realism to Russian contemporary art.

This week, a different type of exhibition opens to the public, showing clothes, films and photographs of Grace Kelly, movie star and princess. A larger version of the exhibition opened in Monaco last year and has since toured the world.

"People in Russia don't really know her as an icon of Hollywood," said Seminikhin in a telephone interview from his residence in Monaco. "They know her as royalty but that is usually it."

Kelly made her film debut in 1951 but did not become a household name until she starred with Clark Gable in the romantic adventure film "Mogambo." She became a household name after she caught the eye of Alfred Hitchcock and starred in several of his films. In 1955 she met Prince Rainer of Monaco briefly at a reception in Cannes. The next time he was in America he courted her and a whirlwind engagement followed. In April 1956, she became Her Serene Highness the Princess of Monaco. She died from injuries sustained in a car accident in 1982.

Last year, 25 years after her death, an exhibition was held at the Grimaldi Forum Monaco with many objects chosen personally by her son, Prince Albert.

"After she died Prince Rainer treated objects that she touched, forks she ate with, as if they were religious relics. He wouldn't let anyone else look at them," Seminikhin said. "But Prince Albert thought it was important to show his mother in a personal light, and was always interested in showing these items off."

When Kelly became a princess, she was already established as one of Hollywood's most famous actresses. She had starred in three Alfred Hitchcock films: "Dial M for Murder," "To Catch a Thief" and "Rear Window," and she won an Oscar for her role in the film "The Country Girl." Her duty as a princess stopped her from acting, and there was an outcry in Monaco when she accepted the lead role in Hitchcock film "Marnie" in 1962, which forced her to ultimately reject it.

In a letter to Hitchcock declining the part, Kelly wrote: "I hate to disappoint you. … I also hate the fact that there are probably many other 'cattle' who could play the part equally as well. Despite that, I hope to remain one of your 'sacred cows.'"

One of the films to be shown at the exhibition is a video that Kelly made of her children when they were young. It is said that she used Hitchcockian techniques to make these home videos.

Kelly was renowned for her dress sense. The dress she wore to the Oscars when she won the best actress award in 1955, a blue satin column dress with spaghetti straps and matching cloak, is on display. Designed by Edith Head, who made Kelly's costumes for the Hitchcock films, the dress was voted as one of the best Oscar outfits of all time.

Other items shown are photographs, letters and jewelry. These include her engagement ring made out of emerald and diamond.

Seminikhin and his family live in Monaco and are trying to hold cross-cultural events between the two countries. They exhibited the Knave of Diamonds in Monaco in 2004, and next year plan to hold exhibitions in Moscow and Monaco celebrating a century of the Diaghilev Seasons.

"The Epoch of Grace Kelly, Princess of Monaco" runs to Dec. 3 at the Yekaterina Cultural Foundation, located at 21 Ulitsa Kuznetsky Most. Entrance from Ulitsa Bolshaya Lubyanka. M. Kuznetsky Most. Tel. 621-5522.

 

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The London Times
Barack Obama has given up on two days of presidential campaigning to visit his sick grandmother. While John McCain could hardly do similar, on account of being considerably grandparental himself, it certainly sounds like an impressive sacrifice. But is it? What is a family worth?

Only a few weeks ago, remember, Ruth Kelly gave up her whole career to “spend time with her family”. And her family weren't even sick. Mind you, Kelly's career had possibly soared as high as it was ever going to and, ultimately, you'd have to have a mighty grim family to prefer spending time with Gordon Brown.

Politicians are especially prone to giving things up to spend time with their families, even if it can often sound like a euphemism for having been caught spending a bit too much time with bits of other people's.

The same thing happens on Planet Showbiz, although there it can sound like a euphemism for “people stopped calling”.

Teri Hatcher, for example, is widely thought to have abandoned a glittering career after The New Adventures of Superman (1993-1997) in order to raise a family, resurfacing only with Desperate Housewives in 2004. And yet, throughout that time, her CV still shows a stream of steady (albeit rubbish) work.

Gwyneth Paltrow may be an even better example of the “family-focused” career break. An Oscar for Shakespeare in Love (1999), marriage to Chris Martin (2003), two kids and precious little to trouble the box office until Iron Man (2008). Her trajectory, though, could take it. All she gave up was the cash.

Alicia Keys delayed her third album when her grandmother had cancer diagnosed, and Marcus Trescothick, the England batsman, abandoned Test cricket because of an ill father-in-law, a pleading wife and a toddler daughter who didn't know who he was.

And sometimes, the sacrifice pays off. Witness that of Sharman Macdonald, who won the Most Promising Playwright award from the Evening Standard in 1984, and promptly disappeared to have her second child with her husband, the actor Will Knightley. Her career went up the spout, true enough, but that child turned out to be a certain Keira.

Or consider Grace Kelly, who abandoned a roaringly successful Oscar-winning career at the age of 26 to become a devoted housewife. With a crown.

Barack Obama's crown, of course, could still be snatched by his Republican rival. Somehow, the notion that he'd risk it for his grandmother makes you feel that he deserves it all the more.

 

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Times of India
heir clothes are inspired by the impressionist art movement – and by Grace Kelly, the princess of Monaco, because the French Riviera has a rich history of art, fashion and glamour.

The designers, who showcase their collection today, the last day of the WIFW, have tried to give the impression of old world glam in their designs under the Grace Kelly influence. Paintings of artistes like Claude Monet, Manet, Van Gogh, Cezzane and Paul Gauguin have inspired the motifs and the colours.

The collection has clean straight silhouettes inspired by the 80s and the late 70s. From maxi dresses to sheath dresses, the look is very minimalist. The colours range from muted tones to vibrant jewel colours balanced with an ivory tone. The influence of the impressionist art movement is felt in the short thick strokes of paint to capture the subject rather than the details.

 

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Indian Express
Is it our love for studded jewelry, the associated ancient beliefs or inspiring style icons like Grace Kelly clad in a green gown and showstopping orange coral danglers? Well, reasons aplenty but coral’s appeal is blatantly evident in almost every jewellery form.

Coral is an ancient “organic gemstone”. Its actually a calcium substance that grows under water in plant like formations or branches. Coral is opaque and is naturally available in various colours. Colour distribution is even or a shaded effect of the same hue. Nonetheless, good quality coral is devoid of any dents, dimples, holes, cracks or perforations. Today, coral is majorly sourced from the Mediterranean Sea, off the coast of Algeria, Taiwan, Japan and Tunisia. Coral is available in various colours. Red, orange, black, purple, white, pink and gold are always in demand. Red coral grows about 1/4 inch per year and hence is highly treasured. The ‘Oxblood Red Coral’ is the most sought after in this category. ‘Angel Skin Pink Coral’ variates from white to a lovely blush and is a collector’s delight. ‘Gold Coral’ ranges from buttery hues to deep chocolate. High quality coral sells as high as gold by weight. A coral admirer must visit the Coral Castle in America built single handed by Ed Leedskalnim in 28 years for his love for the gemstone.

Coral has been enjoyed for at least 25,000 years. For Egyptians it was a holy stone and was used in most burial ceremonies. Romans wore protective coral amulets. Coral is one of the seven treasures found in the Buddhist scriptures. Many cultures believed in its medicinal properties. It was believed to prevent abortions, excessive bleeding, impotency and stomach viruses. Coral has been beaded and strung over centuries and sparkled in various design sensibilities, may it be Victorian setting, jadau jewellery, the Indian Navratna or set along other gemstones. Being a fragile stone it is best set in bezel set down and bigger pieces may be supported from the rare side. Being an expensive gemstone one must be careful of imitations. Coloured shells, bones, plastic, porcelain etc is often sold as coral. Here’s a simple test: Immersed coral in milk makes the milk appear pink or red. Imitation will give no colour!

 

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Canadian Press
Cooler colours, draping detail loom large in spring/summer 2009 collections
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TORONTO — The colour forecast for spring/summer 2009 fashions unveiled at Toronto's L'Oreal Fashion Week remains bright when it comes to hot hues, but expect to see an abundance of cooler colours typically associated with fall and winter in creations for the warmer months.
While there was still a fair share of pastels like powder blue and baby pink on display, collections largely featured richer and various deeper shades and tones of red, blue, purple, orange and grey in their colour palettes in everything from swimwear to suiting and eveningwear.
Day 1 of Fashion Week saw designers channelling style influences from the '50s and '60s, kicking off with a Grace-Kelly inspired bridal wear collection from Alfred Sung, and Pink Tartan evoking the iconic glamour girl featuring cosy cardigans, body-hugging bustier-style halters and bathing suits, pencil skirts and cigarette-slim pants.

 

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Daily Star
WE have the monstrous suspicion that Danny Cipriani is the perfect boyfriend.

The unfeasibly pretty rugger bugger lavished £36,000 on a diamond leopard ring for Kelly Brook, 28, to celebrate her first night in the play Fat Pig.

And if this wasn’t enough to have her falling to her knees, whispering sweet nothings to his ankles, the band was once owned by Grace Kelly and was made in Monte Carlo.

 

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moscow times
Gracious Grace Kelly
16.10.2008 Even as the Mika hit fades from the airwaves, the words “Grace Kelly” have burst
back into Moscow, with a photo exhibit documenting the late actress and
monarch’s dazzling life: “The Epoch of Grace Kelly, Princess of Monaco,” which will
run until Dec. 3 at the Ekaterina Cultural Foundation near Kuznetsky Most.
Organized by Monaco-based center the Giraldi Forum, the exhibition has been imported
as part of a cultural exchange between Monaco and Russia, after a three-month stay in
Kelly’s adopted home. The original project was by-and-large dedicated to the person known
as “Her Serene Highness,” as opposed to the woman with an affair-filled Hollywood career
as one of Alfred Hitchcock’s bewitching sweethearts. The Ekaterina exhibit, unlike the
strictly regal portrait presented by the Giraldi Forum, will take viewers into her non-continental
past.
Clothing, jewelry, correspondence and photographs will first transport viewers all the way
to Philadelphia, where Kelly was born into a family of athletes and actors. Gifted and ambitious,
the budding actress charmed her way into acting school in New York, the place she
called home even after Hollywood stole her from Broadway. After 11 feature films, an Academy
Award, and rumored romances with everyone from Bing Crosby to the shah of Iran, Kelly was
swept away from the American spotlight by still another suitor: Prince Rainer III of Monaco,
whose marriage to her effectively ended her acting career, right in its prime.
On particular display will be her later years as the bearer of three children, including the
reigning Monegasque ruler Prince Albert II, and a leading patron of the arts in her
Mediterranean principality. With a divine smile and stately grace, Monaco’s beloved icon can
be seen in all her glory.

 

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Is she a "New Grace Kelly"?

Rosamund Pike is a british actress ("Pride & Prejudice", 2004) who looks like last Grace Kelly. Share your opinion!

 

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^^Yes, I´ve heard about their ressemblance before, but I don´t think so, not even close.

 

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Not even close