The Golden Era

The Golden Era

 
Vogue Italia, 1965 - 1973.

July 1967

February 1969

August 1974

February 1965

June 1969

August 1969

September 1970 (was a very good issue, obviously)

February 1972

October 1973

My heart skipped a beat when I came across this fantastic archive of retro issues of Vogue dating from the 60's and 70's. My favourite from this era is always going to be the more glamorous Vogue Italia, but you can find a few UK and Paris issues thrown in there for good measure. I'm quite inspired to post about French Vogue too, it was similarly directional and amazing for its time.

I love everything about these spreads; the hair, styling, makeup, locations and simplicity. Not to mention the incredible clothing. I'm quite over magazines stuffed full of hundreds of different layouts, each page appearing like a deranged collage. These back issues are really something to aspire to.

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Ikko Tanaka

Ikko Tanaka

  

Another genius of Japanese poster design. Ikko Tanaka established his own studio in Tokyo in 1963, and is credited with developing Muji's identity, where he worked as art director until 2001. You wouldn't believe how much this guy has been ripped-off over the years by other "poster designers". This is the real deal; clean, effortless design created with a true illustrator's hand.

All images from this photo set.


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Detail is Forever

Detail is Forever

 

My god can Louise Despont draw.


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Sloth-like Behaviour

Sloth-like Behaviour

 

As the *second most enjoyable of the seven deadly sins, and also one of my favourite jungle creatures, "Sloth" makes for pretty good concept behind After The Apple's latest collection. These covetable carriers are the work of ex Mimco designer Rachelle Dendle, who draws strong influences from her travels abroad into her collections. Combine that with impeccable design details and an appreciation of beautiful-quality materials, and you have collection after collection of to-die-for bags.

I really can't stop watching that sloth video though. It's so goddamn cute.

All images are After The Apple's.


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*I shouldn't need to explain the first.