Any vintage lover with a thing for 1970s chic must see Diana Ross in Mahogany. Despite its improbable plot and questionable casting (Anthony Perkins as a womanizing fashion photog?) Diana Ross' costumes are to die for. The 1970s were the height of polished American sportswear that is germane to fashion once again -- think Marc Jacobs Fall '07. Miss Ross does her thing in sultry, slinky jersey gowns, trousers, pussy cat blouses, and fabulous accessories. There is a particularly memorable scene where "Mahogany" aka Diana -- who is a fashion model / designer -- makes a fabulous runway entrance in a brilliant orange jersey gown that made me wonder who designed these fabulous looks? (Sadly, I couldn't find a photo of it.) Diana Ross herself has the wardrobe credit according to www.imdb.com Wow Diana, I'm impressed! But she must have had help; for example, the raspberry jersey look on the upper left was designed by Bob Mackie. (Dare I say it would have been better without the fur hat?) Regardless, check out Diana's sleek look and see how it's done.
Any vintage lover with a thing for 1970s chic must see Diana Ross in Mahogany. Despite its improbable plot and questionable casting (Anthony Perkins as a womanizing fashion photog?) Diana Ross' costumes are to die for. The 1970s were the height of polished American sportswear that is germane to fashion once again -- think Marc Jacobs Fall '07. Miss Ross does her thing in sultry, slinky jersey gowns, trousers, pussy cat blouses, and fabulous accessories. There is a particularly memorable scene where "Mahogany" aka Diana -- who is a fashion model / designer -- makes a fabulous runway entrance in a brilliant orange jersey gown that made me wonder who designed these fabulous looks? (Sadly, I couldn't find a photo of it.) Diana Ross herself has the wardrobe credit according to www.imdb.com Wow Diana, I'm impressed! But she must have had help; for example, the raspberry jersey look on the upper left was designed by Bob Mackie. (Dare I say it would have been better without the fur hat?) Regardless, check out Diana's sleek look and see how it's done.
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