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ROBERT BOGARD
Robert Bogard contacted Formidable magazine after reading our article on Beatnik Ibiza. A writer, he was in all the right places at the right time. Paris in the 50s with all the jazz scene in the Quartier Latin, Edith Piaf,
ROBERT BOGARD
Robert Bogard contacted Formidable magazine after reading our article on Beatnik Ibiza. A writer, he was in all the right places at the right time. Paris in the 50s with all the jazz scene in the Quartier Latin, Edith Piaf,
SUMMER HOUSE
Good weather is around the corner. It’s time to get the summer house ready.
SUMMER HOUSE
Good weather is around the corner. It’s time to get the summer house ready.
AMANDA LEAR
Amanda Lear was Dali’s muse and lover, a disco queen in the 70’s. She dated the Rolling Stones’ Brian Jones, had an affair with David Bowie, was engaged to Bryan Ferry, and in addition to being a model, she was
AMANDA LEAR
Amanda Lear was Dali’s muse and lover, a disco queen in the 70’s. She dated the Rolling Stones’ Brian Jones, had an affair with David Bowie, was engaged to Bryan Ferry, and in addition to being a model, she was
FRANÇOISE HARDY
Fançoise Hardy boho sex appeal (straight hair, eyebrow-dusting bangs, acoustic guitar) pared-down mod aesthetic, chiseled cheekbones and intense gaze was “the very essence of chic.” Her elegant, world-weary ballads like Comment Te Dire Adieu were obligatory listening for the cool
FRANÇOISE HARDY
Fançoise Hardy boho sex appeal (straight hair, eyebrow-dusting bangs, acoustic guitar) pared-down mod aesthetic, chiseled cheekbones and intense gaze was “the very essence of chic.” Her elegant, world-weary ballads like Comment Te Dire Adieu were obligatory listening for the cool
JAGUAR E-TYPE
Jaguar E-Type it’s more than just a sports car, it’s a machine that has captivated, inspired and bewitched people ever since its introduction in 1961. It has regularly topped lists compiled by designers and enthusiasts as one of the most
JAGUAR E-TYPE
Jaguar E-Type it’s more than just a sports car, it’s a machine that has captivated, inspired and bewitched people ever since its introduction in 1961. It has regularly topped lists compiled by designers and enthusiasts as one of the most
LUIZ BONFÁ
Luiz Bonfá. As a composer and performer was an exponent of the bold, lyrical, lushly orchestrated, and emotionally charged samba-canção style that predated the arrival of João Gilberto’s more refined and subdued bossa nova style. A musician of virtuosity, subtlety,
LUIZ BONFÁ
Luiz Bonfá. As a composer and performer was an exponent of the bold, lyrical, lushly orchestrated, and emotionally charged samba-canção style that predated the arrival of João Gilberto’s more refined and subdued bossa nova style. A musician of virtuosity, subtlety,
TWIGGY
Twiggy remains a fashion icon with any slim young thing who sports short hair and liberal eye shadow inevitably pegged as “Twiggy-like”. Here is our selection of some iconic and some hard to find Twiggy images. Twiggy is Lesley Lawson’s nickname.
TWIGGY
Twiggy remains a fashion icon with any slim young thing who sports short hair and liberal eye shadow inevitably pegged as “Twiggy-like”. Here is our selection of some iconic and some hard to find Twiggy images. Twiggy is Lesley Lawson’s nickname.
EERO SAARINEN
Eero Saarinen was one of the 20th century’s great visionaries, both in the fields of architecture and in furniture design. He created the ubiquitous Knoll “Tulip” chair. His works became icons in themselves: Marrying curves and dynamic forms with a
EERO SAARINEN
Eero Saarinen was one of the 20th century’s great visionaries, both in the fields of architecture and in furniture design. He created the ubiquitous Knoll “Tulip” chair. His works became icons in themselves: Marrying curves and dynamic forms with a
THE PARTY
The Party. In 1968, film director Blake Edwards and comedian genius Peter Sellers drew the blue print on how to succeed at any party. The Party tap into a near-universal anxiety: who hasn’t, like Bakshi, arrived at a party or
THE PARTY
The Party. In 1968, film director Blake Edwards and comedian genius Peter Sellers drew the blue print on how to succeed at any party. The Party tap into a near-universal anxiety: who hasn’t, like Bakshi, arrived at a party or
RAMS
Dieter Rams designs for Braun and Vitsœ, between 1955 and 1995, are some of the most desirable and important examples of Twentieth Century industrial design. He Defined an elegant, legible, yet rigorous visual language in industrial design. Prompted by a friend,
RAMS
Dieter Rams designs for Braun and Vitsœ, between 1955 and 1995, are some of the most desirable and important examples of Twentieth Century industrial design. He Defined an elegant, legible, yet rigorous visual language in industrial design. Prompted by a friend,
VERUSCHKA
Veruschka, Countess Vera Gräfin von Lehndorff-Steinort, changed fashion for good. She was the first super model of the Sixties. Her 6 ft. 3 in. (190 cm) frame, with its improbably long limbs, was revolutionary at the time, following as it did
VERUSCHKA
Veruschka, Countess Vera Gräfin von Lehndorff-Steinort, changed fashion for good. She was the first super model of the Sixties. Her 6 ft. 3 in. (190 cm) frame, with its improbably long limbs, was revolutionary at the time, following as it did
NICO
Nico was the original top model, actress, singer, one of the most fascinating and mysterious women of the multimedia revolution of The Sixties. At age 14 Nico started modeling in a Berlin fashion house. A year later, she was sent on
NICO
Nico was the original top model, actress, singer, one of the most fascinating and mysterious women of the multimedia revolution of The Sixties. At age 14 Nico started modeling in a Berlin fashion house. A year later, she was sent on
ANITA PALLEMBERG
Anita Pallemberg defines boho rock star cool. She truly was the first great Rock n’ Roll muse and style icon. It’s impossible to calculate her influence on today’s fashion as it is just so vast. From floppy hats, wide brim
ANITA PALLEMBERG
Anita Pallemberg defines boho rock star cool. She truly was the first great Rock n’ Roll muse and style icon. It’s impossible to calculate her influence on today’s fashion as it is just so vast. From floppy hats, wide brim
ALPINE A110
The Renault Alpine A110 was produced from 1961 through 1978. It was considered to be one of the strongest rally vehicles of its time. In 1971 Alpine achieved a 1st, 2nd and 3rd win in the Monte Carlo rally using
ALPINE A110
The Renault Alpine A110 was produced from 1961 through 1978. It was considered to be one of the strongest rally vehicles of its time. In 1971 Alpine achieved a 1st, 2nd and 3rd win in the Monte Carlo rally using
OSCAR NEIMEYER
Oscar Niemeyer, Brazilian architect, is one of the great architects of the 20th century. He is known for his buildings in Brasilia where he succeeded in devising forms for buildings destined to represent the state that remain equally poignant today.
OSCAR NEIMEYER
Oscar Niemeyer, Brazilian architect, is one of the great architects of the 20th century. He is known for his buildings in Brasilia where he succeeded in devising forms for buildings destined to represent the state that remain equally poignant today.
JANE BIRKIN (UN)SEEN
Jane Birkin is a style icon marked by the swinging sixties and her fueled relationship with Serge Gainsbourg. She was a symbol of hedonism, sexuality, liberation and beauty. jane birkin first appeared in Antonioni’s film Blow-Up, 1966, where she caused
JANE BIRKIN (UN)SEEN
Jane Birkin is a style icon marked by the swinging sixties and her fueled relationship with Serge Gainsbourg. She was a symbol of hedonism, sexuality, liberation and beauty. jane birkin first appeared in Antonioni’s film Blow-Up, 1966, where she caused
CITROËN DS
The Citroën DS was introduced at the Grand Palais exhibition centre in Paris in 1955. It was produced for nearly 20 years, with the last unit rolling off the production line in April 1975. A car of revolutionary design, the
CITROËN DS
The Citroën DS was introduced at the Grand Palais exhibition centre in Paris in 1955. It was produced for nearly 20 years, with the last unit rolling off the production line in April 1975. A car of revolutionary design, the
JOAO GILBERTO
Joao Gilberto’s seminal recordings, including many songs by Antônio Carlos Jobim and Vinicius de Moraes, established the new musical genre of Bossa Nova in the late 1950s. He’s been called O Rei da Bossa, O Mito, Il Maestro Supremo, and
JOAO GILBERTO
Joao Gilberto’s seminal recordings, including many songs by Antônio Carlos Jobim and Vinicius de Moraes, established the new musical genre of Bossa Nova in the late 1950s. He’s been called O Rei da Bossa, O Mito, Il Maestro Supremo, and
DEXTER GORDON
Dexter Gordon appeared on the famed 52nd Street in New York City with Charlie Parker, Fats Navarro, Miles Davis, Max Roach, and many of the bebop innovators. Gordon became a leading exponent of bebop, with numerous recordings throughout the 1940s
DEXTER GORDON
Dexter Gordon appeared on the famed 52nd Street in New York City with Charlie Parker, Fats Navarro, Miles Davis, Max Roach, and many of the bebop innovators. Gordon became a leading exponent of bebop, with numerous recordings throughout the 1940s
RICHARD NEUTRA
Richard Neutra believed that the architect should strive for a response to space and time that may be only fleeting, yet in its intensity becomes truly memorable. His work based on simple post and beam construction, were decidedly modern. When
RICHARD NEUTRA
Richard Neutra believed that the architect should strive for a response to space and time that may be only fleeting, yet in its intensity becomes truly memorable. His work based on simple post and beam construction, were decidedly modern. When
TEAM SPAIN
Last July 1st, Spain recorded the biggest European Championship and Worldcup final win of all time as they claimed a 4-0 victory over Italy and became the first team in history to win three successive major tournaments; Euro Cup 2008,
TEAM SPAIN
Last July 1st, Spain recorded the biggest European Championship and Worldcup final win of all time as they claimed a 4-0 victory over Italy and became the first team in history to win three successive major tournaments; Euro Cup 2008,
PACO RABANNE
Paco Rabanne, 1934, San Sebastian, Spain, used his architecture background to construct garments made of new materials and techniques. Rabanne always pushed the boundaries of fashion through constant experimentation designing truly unique pieces that, today, still influence fashion. Some of
PACO RABANNE
Paco Rabanne, 1934, San Sebastian, Spain, used his architecture background to construct garments made of new materials and techniques. Rabanne always pushed the boundaries of fashion through constant experimentation designing truly unique pieces that, today, still influence fashion. Some of
THE URBAN BIKE
Urban bike. Ciclos Noviciado located in the number 9 of Noviciado street, is a local bicycle workshop and custom bikes brand based in downtown Madrid, Spain. They are located in Malasaña, where the new hipsters of this trendy area can
THE URBAN BIKE
Urban bike. Ciclos Noviciado located in the number 9 of Noviciado street, is a local bicycle workshop and custom bikes brand based in downtown Madrid, Spain. They are located in Malasaña, where the new hipsters of this trendy area can
SMASH
Smash was a Spanish prog/psychedelic rock band with flamenco sitar. Formed in 1967 the band Smash recorded their first single in 1969. Their two albums “Glorieta de los Lotos” and “We Come To Smash This Time” became cult rarities. The
SMASH
Smash was a Spanish prog/psychedelic rock band with flamenco sitar. Formed in 1967 the band Smash recorded their first single in 1969. Their two albums “Glorieta de los Lotos” and “We Come To Smash This Time” became cult rarities. The
VINICIUS DE MORAES
Vinicius de Moraes was a seminal figure in contemporary Brazilian music. As a poet, he wrote lyrics for a great number of songs that became all-time classics. He was also a composer of some of the most memorable bossa nova
VINICIUS DE MORAES
Vinicius de Moraes was a seminal figure in contemporary Brazilian music. As a poet, he wrote lyrics for a great number of songs that became all-time classics. He was also a composer of some of the most memorable bossa nova
ANTONIO CARLOS JOBIM
Antonio Carlos Jobim, was a primary force behind the creation of the bossa nova style. Fueled by Jobim’s songs, the bossa nova became an international fad, and jazz musicians jumped on the bandwagon, recording album after album of bossa novas.
ANTONIO CARLOS JOBIM
Antonio Carlos Jobim, was a primary force behind the creation of the bossa nova style. Fueled by Jobim’s songs, the bossa nova became an international fad, and jazz musicians jumped on the bandwagon, recording album after album of bossa novas.
ART BLAKEY
Art Blakey an his Jazz Messengers were the quintessential hard bop ensemble. Their music was rooted in the core elements of “swing” and “blues”. Blakey helmed a rehearsal band known as the 17 Messengers for a time before travelling to
ART BLAKEY
Art Blakey an his Jazz Messengers were the quintessential hard bop ensemble. Their music was rooted in the core elements of “swing” and “blues”. Blakey helmed a rehearsal band known as the 17 Messengers for a time before travelling to
PIERRE KOENIG
Pierre Koenig used steel frame structures and industrial technology to generate his own architectural style. He believed that truth in architecture lies in the natural expression of materials without ornamentation. He approached architecture in terms of simplicity based on economy
PIERRE KOENIG
Pierre Koenig used steel frame structures and industrial technology to generate his own architectural style. He believed that truth in architecture lies in the natural expression of materials without ornamentation. He approached architecture in terms of simplicity based on economy
BIBA-BARBARA HULANICKI
Biba was an iconic London boutique and apparel brand, open from 1964 to 1975. It was the brainchild of designer Barbara Hulanicki and run by she and her husband, Stephen Fitz-Simon. Designer Barbara Hulanicki across the first boutique opened in
BIBA-BARBARA HULANICKI
Biba was an iconic London boutique and apparel brand, open from 1964 to 1975. It was the brainchild of designer Barbara Hulanicki and run by she and her husband, Stephen Fitz-Simon. Designer Barbara Hulanicki across the first boutique opened in
PENELOPE TREE
Penelope Tree; Vogue model, style icon and photographer David Bailey’s muse, she was the ultimate Sixties It girl. She was 13 when the legendary photographer Diane Arbus photographed Penelope for a feature in Town & Country magazine. At age 17 Penelope Tree
PENELOPE TREE
Penelope Tree; Vogue model, style icon and photographer David Bailey’s muse, she was the ultimate Sixties It girl. She was 13 when the legendary photographer Diane Arbus photographed Penelope for a feature in Town & Country magazine. At age 17 Penelope Tree
ASTRUD GILBERTO
Astrud Gilberto voice has romantic, lilting quality that is very unique; Romantic, jazzy, relaxing… The rendition of Antonio Carlos (Tom) Jobim’s The Girl From Ipanema by João Gilberto, his then wife Astrud Gilberto and US saxophonist Stan Getz is one
ASTRUD GILBERTO
Astrud Gilberto voice has romantic, lilting quality that is very unique; Romantic, jazzy, relaxing… The rendition of Antonio Carlos (Tom) Jobim’s The Girl From Ipanema by João Gilberto, his then wife Astrud Gilberto and US saxophonist Stan Getz is one
JOHN LAUTNER
John Lautner’s architecture is rooted in a personal design philosophy that is the imaginative extension of the organic architectural theories of Frank Lloyd Wright, his exuberant designs and broad spectrum of approaches epitomize the landscape of southern California from the
JOHN LAUTNER
John Lautner’s architecture is rooted in a personal design philosophy that is the imaginative extension of the organic architectural theories of Frank Lloyd Wright, his exuberant designs and broad spectrum of approaches epitomize the landscape of southern California from the
ALPARGATAS
Alpargatas also named espardrilles go back several centuries and are associated with Spain and the south of France . In their most basic form, they consist of woven rope soles sewn to a canvas upper. Cervera del Rio Alhama, in
ALPARGATAS
Alpargatas also named espardrilles go back several centuries and are associated with Spain and the south of France . In their most basic form, they consist of woven rope soles sewn to a canvas upper. Cervera del Rio Alhama, in
ANDRE COURREGES
André Courrèges was one of the most influential fashion designers of the 20th century; in the mid-1960s he changed the way women dressed, and did so almost overnight. His designs included angular mini dresses and trouser suits. Many of the
ANDRE COURREGES
André Courrèges was one of the most influential fashion designers of the 20th century; in the mid-1960s he changed the way women dressed, and did so almost overnight. His designs included angular mini dresses and trouser suits. Many of the
MORE 1969
More 1969, a film directed by Barbet Schroeder, released in 1969. Starring Mimsy Farmer and Klaus Grünber. Minsy and Klaus end up in Ibiza, Spain. We can see sixties Ibiza untouched by mass tourism and ravers, an Ibiza populated by
MORE 1969
More 1969, a film directed by Barbet Schroeder, released in 1969. Starring Mimsy Farmer and Klaus Grünber. Minsy and Klaus end up in Ibiza, Spain. We can see sixties Ibiza untouched by mass tourism and ravers, an Ibiza populated by
PEGGY MOFFITT
Peggy Moffitt, as model and muse to designer Rudi Gernreich, was a style icon of the sixties. Born in California in 1939 she was a 60s style icon, the premier model and muse for fashion designer Rudi Gernreich. She developed
PEGGY MOFFITT
Peggy Moffitt, as model and muse to designer Rudi Gernreich, was a style icon of the sixties. Born in California in 1939 she was a 60s style icon, the premier model and muse for fashion designer Rudi Gernreich. She developed