Saw these snaps by Richard Avedon and had to post. Gorgeous.
I seem to be on vintage photography buzz as of late? I guess such things never loose their appeal…. Avedon is one of my faves – such an exhilarating mixture of energy and glamour.
Interesting fact: Fred Astaire’s character in Funny Face, Dick Avery, is based on him. Now you know.
Top two images taken from Art Daily; rest found via Google.
Rosa Abbott is an arts, fashion and culture obsessive originating from Yorkshire, England, and currently living in Dublin, Ireland. On top of being a student at the illustrious Trinity College, she is a freelance journalist, writing for a number of Irish publications, and also edits the visual arts section of entertainment magazine Totally Dublin.
When she’s not up to her eyeballs in writing, Rosa works as an assistant to stylist Aisling Farinella and volunteers at various art galleries. Her musings on life, style and art can also be found over at her blog, Too Gallant.
