Hollywood Wardrobe

Donna Loren and Shannon Allen

Beyond The Dr. Pepper Girl: An Interview with Donna Loren

The “It” girl of the 1960s, Donna Loren was the Dr. Pepper Girl, a Beach Party film regular, Shindig cast member, and one of the era’s most talented singers.

Marilyn Monroe's gowns

Inside Marilyn Monroe’s Closet: The Classic Hollywood Collection of Greg Schreiner

Greg Schreiner owns one of the largest collections of Old Hollywood costumes & Marilyn Monroe’s gowns. Listen to my podcast for his insights.

Star Wars

Star Wars (1977), Peter Cushing, & the Vision of George Lucas

Harrison Ford Quits Acting, Peter Cushing Smells of Lavender, & Carrie Fisher Doesn’t Lose 10 Pounds. From 1977, it’s Star Wars.

Duchess of Idaho, Esther Williams, Paula Raymond, & Lena Horne

Esther Williams Juggles Motherhood & Stardom, Lena Horne Steals the Show, & Paula Raymond Is a Should-Be-Star. It’s Duchess of Idaho (1950).

tony curtis

Tony Curtis: The Underrated Actor With Perfect Hair

Tony Curtis Survives the Streets of New York, Joins the Navy, Inspires Elvis, Has Amazing Hair, Loves Beautiful Women, and Can Paint.

Billy Travilla

Billy Travilla: A Fashion Tribute

Billy Travilla Creates Marilyn Monroe’s Iconic Look, Gets Errol Flynn to Wear Tights, Wins An Academy Award, and Can Out Pleat Anyone!

Lana Turner

Lana Turner: A Life of Fashion

Lana Turner Owns 698 Pairs of Shoes, Is a Perfectionist in the Fitting Room, Refuses to Dress Like a Peasant & Creates Her Camera Ready Look.

Sabrina (1954), Audrey Hepburn, & Givenchy

Audrey Hepburn Makes Bosoms a Thing of the Past, Givenchy Expects a Different Miss Hepburn, & William Holden sits on Glass. It’s Sabrina (1954).

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954)

Jane Powell Gets Her Last Great Role, Michael Kidd Makes Lumberjacks Dance, & There’s Cat Woman!  It’s Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.