I am currently watching Agatha Christie Miss Marple mysteries on Netflix Instant and I am thrilled with all the 1950s hats. I asked some of my friends and milliners for their recommendations on the best TV shows and films with vintage hats.
Here are some of their recommendations:
Here are some of their recommendations:
Jessica Cangiano of the excellent vintage blog 'Chronically Vintage' recommended several TV shows and movies, including Murdoch Mysteries, set in the 1890s. A preview is here: http://youtu.be/L_qZ1VugpfU
Jessica also recommends Road to Avonlea, set in the early 1900s. A preview is here: http://youtu.be/JrV6-9p8mWA
We both recommend Downton Abbey, set in the 1900s to 1920s.See my post about Downton Abbey here: http://thatsaprettyhat.blogspot.com/2012/12/downton-abbey-season-three-hats.html
Jessica recommends Boardwalk
Empire, set in the 1920s. A preview is here: http://youtu.be/e6z71l6HQwQ
Watch this video of the Boardwalk Empire costume designer visiting New York Vintage, my favorite Vintage place in NYC.
Jessica recommends Wind at My Back, set in the 1930s. A preview is here: http://youtu.be/aXCY9czeWgw
Jessica recommends Bomb Girls, set in the 1940s. A preview is here: http://youtu.be/eFNJ4L-RQmE
Jessica recommends Mad Men, set in the 1960s. I love the fashion in this series!
Watch Christina Hendricks share tips on buying vintage fashion in this video: http://youtu.be/zOjRIwNT_fo
In addition to agreeing with Jessica about Boardwalk Empire and Downton Abbey, milliner Cynthia G. Peacock recommends Changeling, set in the 1920s. I love this movie. I did not like cloches until I saw how to style them properly! See the movie trailer here: http://youtu.be/MFuyfTOelQM
Cynthia also pointed me to the new Upstairs Downstairs, set in the 1930's. Find out more here: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/upstairsdownstairs/
Milliner Greer McDonald
recommends an Australian TV series. 'Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries' is set in1924
Melbourne. http://www.abc.net.au/tv/phrynefisher/
I absolutely loved watching the 2009 docudrama 'The Queen' which tells the story of the life of Queen Elizabeth II. The hats and dresses from early in her reign are so divine! Watch the first half of the first episode here: http://youtu.be/_ibCjfL5Ga8
Jessica's recommended movies include Titanic, set in 1912, Coco
Before Chanel, set in the early 20th century, The Legend of Bagger
Vance, set in the 1930s, The Artist, set in the 1930s, Seabiscuit, set
in the 1930s and Pleasantville, partially set in the 1950s.
Before Chanel, set in the early 20th century, The Legend of Bagger
Vance, set in the 1930s, The Artist, set in the 1930s, Seabiscuit, set
in the 1930s and Pleasantville, partially set in the 1950s.
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I love it! I love your blog, your obsession with hats, and bringing them back! Thanks for stopping byUnderstated Classics because now I have added you to my "blogs to read" list! Love it- keep up the Hat obsession!
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-Clare
Understated Classics
Clare, You're welcome! I look forward to your future comments.
DeleteOh man, I need to watch some of these shows!
ReplyDeletexo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
Yi-chia, let me know what you think!
DeleteOooohh! I have been so curious to watch that series, but is it scary at all? I'm ok with it being a bit suspenseful, just want to be able to sleep at night. Thanks so much for commenting on my blog so I could find yours, Kathleen! ~Sarah
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DeleteI'm not sure, since it is not an American show.
It was such a delight to chat about hats in movies and TV shows with you, dear Kathleen. Thank you so much for posting my suggestions and partnering them with those wonderful videos. I'd not seen the Boardwalk Empire one before, and just adore it! Likewise I thoroughly enjoyed reading everyone else's ideas, and will definitely be watching all period movies and shows from here on out with an even greater eye on the hats worn in them.
ReplyDelete♥ Jessica
Jessica, Thank you so much! I credit period and old movies with enhancing my understanding of how to pair vintage style hats with flattering silhouettes. Some hats are designed for skirt suits; I had not tried that pairing before seeing 1940's movies.
DeleteI've got Boardwalk Empire on my want list to see. It certainly is an art to partner the right hat with the right outfits. These vintage ladies made it look easy.
ReplyDeleteSo true!
DeleteI'm going to have to see some of these. You know the movie that got me into wearing hats was the Merchant Ivory film A Room With A View - all those beautiful hats worn by Helena Bonham Carter. Have you seen it?
ReplyDeleteNot yet. I will have to add it to my list.
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