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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Farrah Fawcett – An Uncommon Angel
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Farrah Fawcett – An Uncommon Angel

Apr 3rd 2013 by Patricia Greenwood

Television I’ll never forget that summer day in 1976 when I walked into my boyfriend’s pad and saw the poster of a blond in a red bathing suit pinned up on the wood paneling. “Really?” I asked. “Are you kidding me?” He grinned at me rather sheepishly and replied, “She’s really hot.” “Oh brother.” Rolling my eyes, I continued “I thought you were more mature than that!” And besides, for an intellectual gal who immersed herself in the satires of Kurt Vonnegut and had training in method acting, superstar Farrah Fawcett of Charlie’s Angels appeared shallow and trite to me. Never ( continue reading... )

Mad Men Season 6 – Celebrating the April 7 Premiere

Jan 30th 2013 by Christopher

Mad Men Season 6 – Celebrating the April 7 Premiere
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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 ( read more... )

Television Ads of the 1970s – Cheesiness Guaranteed

Jan 23rd 2013 by Christopher

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Advertising From YouTube user ModCinema comes a selection of cheesy American television ads from the 1970s. The selection contains ads for among others Mister Tony’s Submarines, Space Mountain at Disneyland and Star Trek: The Motion Picture. I do not know if I should be nostalgic or laugh. Do anyone of you remember these ads? The Shoe Closet (1976) Mr.Tony’s Submarines (1977) Tip 833-4000 (1977) Meyer: Your ( read more... )

Airline – The Story of Pan Am

Jul 5th 2012 by Christopher

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Television A one hour long documentary telling the story of how Pan American World Airways kickstarted the jet-age and shrank the globe. Real-life ‘Pan Am girls’ recall a high-life of luxury and glamour; rubbing shoulders with celebrity passengers, international romances and having to wear the now infamous girdle. Stars of the jet-age such as Robert Vaughn and Mary Quant remember the food, fashion and girls that ( read more... )

Mad Men is Back – Season 5 Promos

Mar 6th 2012 by Christopher

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Television After a long 18 month break, Mad Men is finally back with all your favorite characters from prestigious New York advertising agency Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce. To long awaited season 5 premieres on AMC, March 25. To get us all into the proper Mad Men groove, here are six videos to tickle your fancy. Who is your favorite Mad man and woman? ( read more... )