1960s Inspired Mad Men Posters
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1960s Inspired Mad Men Posters

May 14th 2013 by Christopher via DigitalArts

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Design The TV show Mad Men om AMC sets a high standard for designer aficionados and gives endless opportunities to pick up inspiration for designers, illustrators and animators. For the season six premiere, Cape Town-based agency Radio came up with a series of three vintage inspired Mad Men posters that feature Don, Roger and Joan in settings that resemble the works of Saul Bass. The three posters are stripped down and clean in their design which allows our imaginations to roam free in Mad Men land. Which one is your favorite? ( continue reading... )

The Cocktail Nation - Queens Of Vintage

Episode 266    May 12th 2013

This week we talk to the publisher of an online magazine called Queens Of Vintage, her name is Lena Weber and recently she interviewed me in her kings of vintage portion of the website so I thought we should have her on to talk vintage culture and the English scene. Plus the best exotica and lounge music from across the globe.

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Mad Men Season 6 – Celebrating the April 7 Premiere
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Mad Men Season 6 – Celebrating the April 7 Premiere

Jan 30th 2013 by Christopher via Screen Crush

Television The newest season of AMC’s period drama Mad Men is back and what better way to celebrate its return than to throw a swank party with all your favorite Mad Men characters. The promotional black and white photo set is right out of a 1960s photo book and everyone looks to be in good spirits, spite of Lane Pryce (Jared Harris) death. Series creator Matthew Weiner is reluctant to give any details about Don Drapers upcoming journey and the questions left by the season 5 finale. I for one is curious to see the new swanky upper-floor of Sterling Cooper ( continue reading... )

The Chef Does Everything – Except Cook. That’s What Wives Are ...

Jan 19th 2013 by Koop Kooper

The Chef Does Everything – Except Cook. That’s What Wives Are For!
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Advertising Spend anytime on the internet and you will find lots of vintage advertising with ironic witticism tagged on the picture as the blogger marvels at the sexism of vintage advertising. Perhaps it’s Mad Men that has led us to devour anything that seems vaguely retro but for some reason ads from the midcentury continue to be a source of amusement for those who think that ( read more... )

South for Winter Photoset – From Brittany McLaren

Oct 29th 2012 by Christopher

South for Winter Photoset – From Brittany McLaren
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Inspiration Photographer Brittany McLaren sends us “South for Winter” with this Mad Men’esque inspired 1960s styled photo shoot. I love the melancholy and somewhat cold feeling this set gives me, not reminiscent of Mad Man Don Draper’s relationship with his ex-wife Betty. Or maybe it’s just that semi-sad 1960s nostalgia that’s shining through. Either way, I love the photos. What do you think? ( read more... )

Why Don Draper must remain a swinging New York Bachelor

Jul 23rd 2012 by Koop Kooper

Why Don Draper must remain a swinging New York Bachelor
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Television When it comes to lounge culture there is a man who really does epitomize the culture through and through. Don Draper. The characteristics of Don Draper is that he that guy that looks great in formal wear, business wear and casual wear. He has great taste in clothes and has great taste in women, he has money, is successful, confident, well groomed and looks a ( read more... )

Win a copy of The Unofficial Mad Men Cookbook

Mar 28th 2012 by Christopher

Win a copy of The Unofficial Mad Men Cookbook
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Ultra Swank We want to know who our readers are! Show yourselves! Take a picture of yourself with a sign saying “I’m an Ultra Swank MAD MAN” (or “MAD WOMAN”) and submit it to us on our Facebook page wall! Dress your best. Be your swankest. And be creative! The winner will receive a brand new copy of The Unofficial Mad Men Cookbook. We want to know ( read more... )