I just wrapped up a great Cinemode segment about fashion in film on local NPR affiliate KUOW. "KUOW Presents" host Jeannie Yandel and I talked about three vintage movies that demonstrate the power of personal style, when the means at hand are entirely limited.
Grey Gardens (the 1975 documentary, not the Drew Barrymore remake),
Times Square (1980) and
Pretty in Pink (1986). I loved how Jeannie spliced in bits from each film: Little Edie's famous monologue about her "revolutionary costume," punk rock Nicky's call to arms, and the scene where Andi's dad marvels at his daughter's creative (and very pink) seamstress skills. You can listen to
the segment here (it's about five minutes long), and while you're at it, throw a few bucks toward KUOW—
it's pledge-drive time! Thanks to Jeannie and KUOW for having On This Day In Fashion on the air.
Photos: Four very different fashionistas from three very different films (left to right): Grey Gardens (1975)
, Times Square (1980)
and Pretty in Pink (1986)
. What do they all have in common? The leading characters have no money but pack a lot of sartorial spirit.
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