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#326 2006-11-08 08:55:28
#327 2006-11-08 14:44:27
- richt
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Re: Cary Grant a Celebration of Style by Richard Torregrossa
Just in case it was missed on the other thread:
This Saturday, November 11 at 2 PM Richard Torregrossa will present and sign CARY GRANT: A CELEBRATION OF STYLE, Foreword by Giorgio Armani, at
Book Soup
8818 Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood CA 90069.
(310) 659-3110
Email: booksoup@aol.com
He will be joined by special guests, including Scott Hill and Dino Certo of Scott & Co, who helped create the wardrobes of many major celebrities; Svend Petersen, aka, the legendary “Poolside Prince” who has worked at the Beverly Hills Hotel for more than 35 years where he met just about every major celebrity known to man, including Cary Grant; and Andy Gilchrist, author of The Encyclopedia of Men’s Clothes, and the founder of the popular men’s style forum AskAndyAboutClothes.com
All are welcome. Ascots optional. A Q&A period will follow the presentation, so have your questions ready.
With rare and never-before-published photographs, personal letters, and documents, this groundbreaking book reveals the style secrets that helped make Cary Grant a fashion icon.
For more information visit:
www.richardtorregrossa.com
#328 2006-11-09 00:27:24
- Marc Grayson
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Re: Cary Grant a Celebration of Style by Richard Torregrossa
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"‘The sense of being perfectly well dressed gives a feeling of inner tranquility which even religion is powerless to bestow." Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Looking good and dressing well is a necessity. Having a purpose in life is not." Oscar Wilde
#329 2006-11-09 15:22:35
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Re: Cary Grant a Celebration of Style by Richard Torregrossa
Cary Grant: A Celebration of Style is selling briskly and going into its second printing, quite a feat for a book of this type. So a heartfelt thanks is in order to FNB, all of you supportive members, and all of you who placed positive reviews on amazon. Cheers, RT
#330 2006-11-12 15:12:12
- Tony Ventresca
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Re: Cary Grant a Celebration of Style by Richard Torregrossa
What a great book this has been to look through (no time yet for reading). It reminds me strongly of that collection of memories about Fred Astaire, another essential for the bookshelf.
#331 2006-12-05 22:14:52
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Re: Cary Grant a Celebration of Style by Richard Torregrossa
I finally placed an order. For two of them. Also Ian Kelly's book on Brummell too. I'll let you know what I think. Looking forward to it.
""This is probably the last Deb season...because of the stock market, the economy, Everything..." - W. Stillman.
#332 2006-12-06 03:31:17
- Klaus-Dieter Trismegistos
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#333 2006-12-12 23:38:23
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Re: Cary Grant a Celebration of Style by Richard Torregrossa
The close ups of the NxNW suit (or "suits" I suppose) in Rich's book have a pattern to them that I didn't notice on the screen. Interesting photos and discussion. Really enjoying this book.
The thing about Grant perfecting the gesture of placing his hand in his pocket, and how he'd work on having his jacket fitted for that particular gesture is amazing stuff.
""This is probably the last Deb season...because of the stock market, the economy, Everything..." - W. Stillman.
#334 2006-12-18 21:09:35
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""This is probably the last Deb season...because of the stock market, the economy, Everything..." - W. Stillman.
#335 2006-12-19 00:03:26
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Re: Cary Grant a Celebration of Style by Richard Torregrossa
Interestingly enough, Art Cooper died right after he was fired from GQ.
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#336 2007-02-02 04:42:46
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""This is probably the last Deb season...because of the stock market, the economy, Everything..." - W. Stillman.
#337 2007-02-02 04:52:07
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"‘The sense of being perfectly well dressed gives a feeling of inner tranquility which even religion is powerless to bestow." Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Looking good and dressing well is a necessity. Having a purpose in life is not." Oscar Wilde
#338 2007-02-02 04:54:04
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""This is probably the last Deb season...because of the stock market, the economy, Everything..." - W. Stillman.
#339 2007-02-02 05:03:38
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Last edited by Marc Grayson (2007-02-02 05:04:10)
"‘The sense of being perfectly well dressed gives a feeling of inner tranquility which even religion is powerless to bestow." Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Looking good and dressing well is a necessity. Having a purpose in life is not." Oscar Wilde
#340 2007-02-02 05:15:15
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""This is probably the last Deb season...because of the stock market, the economy, Everything..." - W. Stillman.
#341 2007-02-02 05:22:07
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Re: Cary Grant a Celebration of Style by Richard Torregrossa
"‘The sense of being perfectly well dressed gives a feeling of inner tranquility which even religion is powerless to bestow." Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Looking good and dressing well is a necessity. Having a purpose in life is not." Oscar Wilde
#342 2007-02-02 05:25:59
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Re: Cary Grant a Celebration of Style by Richard Torregrossa
""This is probably the last Deb season...because of the stock market, the economy, Everything..." - W. Stillman.
#343 2007-02-02 05:32:10
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"‘The sense of being perfectly well dressed gives a feeling of inner tranquility which even religion is powerless to bestow." Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Looking good and dressing well is a necessity. Having a purpose in life is not." Oscar Wilde
#344 2007-02-28 22:09:09
- Patrick Bateman
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Re: Cary Grant a Celebration of Style by Richard Torregrossa
Vaclav has a poll regarding Cary Grant:
http://styleforum.net/showthread.php?t=31010
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#345 2007-03-01 05:58:15
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Re: Cary Grant a Celebration of Style by Richard Torregrossa
Would Cary Grant pay for a pagliacci shirt?
Regards.
Ed
#346 2007-03-01 13:57:02
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""This is probably the last Deb season...because of the stock market, the economy, Everything..." - W. Stillman.
#347 2007-03-01 14:59:16
#348 2007-03-02 06:21:19
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Re: Cary Grant a Celebration of Style by Richard Torregrossa
Regards.
Ed
#349 2007-03-02 17:22:55
- Marc Grayson
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"‘The sense of being perfectly well dressed gives a feeling of inner tranquility which even religion is powerless to bestow." Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Looking good and dressing well is a necessity. Having a purpose in life is not." Oscar Wilde
#350 2007-03-15 17:56:18
- richt
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Re: Cary Grant a Celebration of Style by Richard Torregrossa
Gents:
I'm here, a bit behind the curve but I'm here.
I honestly don't know. But he sure did get around. The other day I heard a wonderful story about him stopping in a Newport Beach menswear store (Gary's, I think, or Robert Talbott) to browse. The sales woman at the time, who was was said to be unruffable, saw him from behind and as was the custom in those days asked if he would like a cup of coffee. He turned around and said in his inimitable accent, "I'd love some." When she saw that it was the man himself, she very nearly fainted dead away.
I can say this, if there was some quality menswear brand or item on the scene, he either knew about it or owned it.