art inspired: edward ruscha, the back of hollywood
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
The bright colors of a California fall sunset are being echoed by wardrobes around the globe, but I can't help but think that there's so much more to the equation. The role of iconic California in art and fashion is playing out in a grand scale lately, with a slew of Pacific Standard Time exhibits popping up in museums and galleries all over California, not to mention fashion's return to this period with the zeal of a 70s cult convert.
So much of fashion's love affair with the 70s is inspired by California cool, and Ed Ruscha was smack in the middle of the scene, creating works like The Back of Hollywood, which is layered with color and meaning. The scale of the piece, literally a reference to CinemaScope's size and saturated colors, the subject dealing with the age-old issues of glamour and illusion, and the insider nod to a landscape piece melding with Ruscha's visual language of text, makes this piece created in 1977, as relevant now as it ever was.
What could be a better ode to this piece than the smoking suit, with shades of a film noir Hollywood detective - as popular and chic this season as when it burst on the scene in the 70s, echoing film stars from the late 30s.
Details: Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture -1: Le Rouge $30; Jennifer Ouellette Stiletto Petite Fedora $315; Valentino Leather Gloves $345; Stella McCartney Flora velvet tuxedo jacket $1,975; Prada Nappa Gaufre Clutch Bag $1,025; Vionnet Suede and satin ankle boots $1,055; Gucci Silk crepe de chine blouse $750; Gucci Bootcut velvet tuxedo pants $750.
p.s. You still have time to enter Trust Your Style's Cecilia Wong giveaway!
So much of fashion's love affair with the 70s is inspired by California cool, and Ed Ruscha was smack in the middle of the scene, creating works like The Back of Hollywood, which is layered with color and meaning. The scale of the piece, literally a reference to CinemaScope's size and saturated colors, the subject dealing with the age-old issues of glamour and illusion, and the insider nod to a landscape piece melding with Ruscha's visual language of text, makes this piece created in 1977, as relevant now as it ever was.
What could be a better ode to this piece than the smoking suit, with shades of a film noir Hollywood detective - as popular and chic this season as when it burst on the scene in the 70s, echoing film stars from the late 30s.
Details: Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture -1: Le Rouge $30; Jennifer Ouellette Stiletto Petite Fedora $315; Valentino Leather Gloves $345; Stella McCartney Flora velvet tuxedo jacket $1,975; Prada Nappa Gaufre Clutch Bag $1,025; Vionnet Suede and satin ankle boots $1,055; Gucci Silk crepe de chine blouse $750; Gucci Bootcut velvet tuxedo pants $750.
p.s. You still have time to enter Trust Your Style's Cecilia Wong giveaway!
Labels: Edward Ruscha, MoCA, The Back of Hollywood
posted by Mary Jo at TrustYourStyle at
Tuesday, November 08, 2011
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46 Comments:
I absolutely love those driving gloves and booties - what glamorous, Old Hollywood style! :)
I love the red and the black - very classic and not a look i have ever got into - maybe i should xx
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Le Smoking, red lipstick, Hollywood style, film noir, I'm loving this post, Mary Jo! That is a great fashion interpretation of the piece. :)
Ada
The gloves remind me of Diane Keaton.
Oh my gosh that photo is too cool, and I love the outfit that you paired with it! Lovely!
<3 the red gloves
You give Hollywood style much to much credit.... your picks are gorgeous, I wish I saw more style like this!!!! But the interpretation itself is fantastic!
Love that red blouse. I have a jacket very similar to this one.
Yes, I think using my cc for the Fossil Weekender bag wouldnt hurt me one bit. ;)
I love classic red so much! Beautiful outfit, especially those Vionnet booties... Oh I wish half of my wardrobe was Vionnet... x
great selection and i love the intro into it.
ANDDD I def will be getting that YSL lipstick!!!!
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This reminds me of that Bones Vegas episode!
I could really use those divine pants!
amazing blog!!!i'm following you!!!if you like mine, do the same!!
you a;ways make me miss California in the best way... longing to go back!
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Stunning pieces! Love the prada clutch!
BTW I'm your newest follower, hope you follow back!
XOXO
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I love the first image. I am addicted to gloves and that YSL lip colour.
I love those boots, and yes I can see the 70s and 30s inspiration! OK...so I got an email from Karen Millen today. Did you see the gorgeous swarovski crystal collection of accessories AND 20% off total purchase. That gorgeous jade green dress, which you have forever implanted into my brain and having me lusting after is $350. With the discount it is $280...but I only want to pay $180... :P
I'm just in love with red at the moment. Your group of red and black is great. So dramatic.
I'm so in love with red. It's always so much fun. Red lipstick with red nails! I love those gloves and that hat is fantastic!
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I love the velvet tux! Too cute.
xo Josie
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Love this post and also your blog!I just become your follower now! i hope you come back and you'll do the same! ;-)
i wait for you! ;-)
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Wooowww...I love your hollywood style !!! Compliments for your blog...I like it! Maybe you’ll have time to visit my blog :)
Kisses,
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I really like that ensamble! SO chic!
Stunning pieces ! It's absolutely a very nice selection. Very chic and elegant.
Read and black, it's a beautiful combination of colors.
Nice post Mary Jo.
xo
I am loving that clutch!!! Funny, when I think of the 70's I do think California! xo
Happy Wednesday!
Love the velvet mixed with the red. This outfit feels so luxe ~jen
Oh you've really made me want the Ed Ruscha.
those gloves are awesome!
xx
xGlass of Fashion
I will take one of everything especially the booties! xo
timeless glamour! wonderful selection, Mary Jo! big hugs to you
love that photo and those gloves! absolutely fab!
xx
What pretty booties! Kind of in line with my newest blog (http://withadashofgold.tumblr.com/) lol Will have to take a closer look at them!!
I wanted to thank you for your super kind words and for chekcing out my guest post at Thankfulfor blog!! And also to invite you to take part in the giveaway I'm hosting on The 'Thank You' Project :)
Oh I love red and black together! This all looks great and those shoes are awesome!!
I am so lusting after this! The smoking suit, the hat & gloves and that Prada clutch are perfection in my book. And red and black is just so timeless. Fabulous post Mary Jo :) xoxo
I have never been in California but I think that I would love the bright colours of California.
xoxo
You have such a great talent for putting together covetable looks! I love that red jacket! Reading your comment, I buy clothes the same way you do..I style in my head so that I know what to wear with them! xoxoxoo
in love with the prada clutch!
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This outfits is so perfect and so chic!!! LOVE the red and black together. So classic.
Magical..love both the colour and the pictures!! xx
What a fantastic outfit those pieces put together would make! :)
Those pieces put together would make a fantastic outfit! :)
I have one black and one red hat similar to that one, yay! Should probably start wearing them too because I have some kind of stupid sinus trouble at the moment. In denial of cold weather.
Loved your post!!
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