Old Hollywood

Old Hollywood

Describing the period of the American film industry (based in Hollywood, California) lasting roughly from 1920-1960, usually regarded as a time of great glamour and associated with stars like Audrey Hepburn and Elizabeth Taylor. The term is often used to refer to fashions that reflect those of that era. "Casablanca" and "Gone with the Wind" are two very famous Old Hollywood films. I'm not surprised she went with a glitzy Old Hollywood look tonight—it really suited her perfectly.
See also: Hollywood, old
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References in periodicals archive
Here are some looks reminiscent of Old Hollywood glamour, reminding us that fashion is meant to be fun.
If this is not technically possible then perhaps old Hollywood movies like Ben Hur, Lawrence of Arabia, Gone with the Wind or An Affair to Remember could be screened.
? Rebecca Perry, creator and performer of solo show 'From Judy to Bette:The Stars of Old Hollywood' THE golden age of Hollywood will be celebrated at a special event taking place at Northwich's atmospheric Weaver Hall Museum on Thursday, November 29 at 7.30pm.
Guests at the "Old Hollywood at Cocoanut Grove" gala got cozy with each other in the ballroom of the just opened Art Ovation Hotel downtown, where the beautifully decorated tables were close enough together to make new friends quickly.
Los Angeles [US], 31 January ( ANI ): The 35-year old Hollywood actor Mark Salling has been found dead near his home.
Silver and teal harken back to the glamorous vibe of Old Hollywood, where everything was glitzy and glittering.
When it works, it's wonderful, such as on the strings-draped old Hollywood glamour of the title track and on Terrence Loves You, which sounds like a James Bond theme with shades of David Lynch and is far and away the best thing here.
The retro pin curls and scarlet lips upped the old Hollywood glamour of this look.
Cate Blanchett, left, did old Hollywood glamour in Armani Prive while Sandra Bullock, below, rocked colour blocking in Prabal Gurung Helen Mirren, above, was a green goddess in Jenny Packham while country star Taylor Swift, right, made a stunning lady in red in a Carolina Herrera design FASHION fails: Emma Watson's open backed Dior Couture looked like it was inspired by a surgical gown while Julia Roberts' white shirt/black dress ensemble from D&G made her look like a waitress
Bobbi Brown introduced Old Hollywood, a collection that celeA[degrees] brates the glitz and glam of iconic American screen sirens.
Dannijo was inspired by vanity and old Hollywood glam, showcasing a collection that paid homage to the way things used to be, while referencing bold, contemporary style.
The clubhouse of Old Waverly was transformed into an Old Hollywood reception by florist Keith Winchester of Macon.
"She went for a lighter more natural look, old Hollywood kind of look."
It's a old to old Hollywood films where that kind of thing happens all the time.