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#176 2006-09-16 01:52:43
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Re: Cary Grant a Celebration of Style by Richard Torregrossa
"‘The sense of being perfectly well dressed gives a feeling of inner tranquility which even religion is powerless to bestow." Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Looking good and dressing well is a necessity. Having a purpose in life is not." Oscar Wilde
#177 2006-09-16 14:56:37
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Re: Cary Grant a Celebration of Style by Richard Torregrossa
Nice article about the book in the September Quest magazine fashion issue.
"‘The sense of being perfectly well dressed gives a feeling of inner tranquility which even religion is powerless to bestow." Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Looking good and dressing well is a necessity. Having a purpose in life is not." Oscar Wilde
#178 2006-09-19 19:50:31
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Re: Cary Grant a Celebration of Style by Richard Torregrossa
Had the privilege this evening of attending a book signing party for Richard's book, appropriately at the Armani store on Madison Ave., hosted by Town & Country magazine which features excerpts in their special September fashion issue. It was great to meet Richard (The first person from the forum I've met) and to just be a fly on the wall and observe some of the most attractive and stylish men and women I've ever seen in one place, gathered to honor Richard and his book (Especially the women--Major babes as far as the eye could see!) Proceeds from the purchase of the book at the event go to charity which makes having a second book all the more worthwhile. A great treat to be at the event and best wishes for much success on the book.
PS: The book is a great read. A very unique and "stylish" approach to profiling Cary Grant.
"‘The sense of being perfectly well dressed gives a feeling of inner tranquility which even religion is powerless to bestow." Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Looking good and dressing well is a necessity. Having a purpose in life is not." Oscar Wilde
#179 2006-09-19 19:53:08
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#180 2006-09-19 19:58:40
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Re: Cary Grant a Celebration of Style by Richard Torregrossa
"‘The sense of being perfectly well dressed gives a feeling of inner tranquility which even religion is powerless to bestow." Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Looking good and dressing well is a necessity. Having a purpose in life is not." Oscar Wilde
#181 2006-09-19 20:01:51
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#182 2006-09-19 20:10:36
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Re: Cary Grant a Celebration of Style by Richard Torregrossa
"‘The sense of being perfectly well dressed gives a feeling of inner tranquility which even religion is powerless to bestow." Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Looking good and dressing well is a necessity. Having a purpose in life is not." Oscar Wilde
#183 2006-09-19 20:17:15
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#184 2006-09-19 20:26:44
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"‘The sense of being perfectly well dressed gives a feeling of inner tranquility which even religion is powerless to bestow." Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Looking good and dressing well is a necessity. Having a purpose in life is not." Oscar Wilde
#185 2006-09-20 23:55:33
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Alan Flusser was a stand-out at the event, wearing a a simple grey suit combined with what I recall was a yellow and white striped shirt. Overall, the most attractive couple was designer Adrienne Vittadini and husband Gianluca. While both "of a certain age," they are striking in appearance---he conservatively dressed in a beautifully fitting double-breasted grey/blue suit, blue/white pencil-striped shirt, navy blue tie with white pin dots, and black Brooks Brothers-type tassel shoes. As a couple, they definitely light up a room.
"‘The sense of being perfectly well dressed gives a feeling of inner tranquility which even religion is powerless to bestow." Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Looking good and dressing well is a necessity. Having a purpose in life is not." Oscar Wilde
#186 2006-09-21 23:20:41
#187 2006-09-21 23:28:04
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#188 2006-09-22 18:49:44
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"‘The sense of being perfectly well dressed gives a feeling of inner tranquility which even religion is powerless to bestow." Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Looking good and dressing well is a necessity. Having a purpose in life is not." Oscar Wilde
#189 2006-09-23 16:01:21
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"‘The sense of being perfectly well dressed gives a feeling of inner tranquility which even religion is powerless to bestow." Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Looking good and dressing well is a necessity. Having a purpose in life is not." Oscar Wilde
#190 2006-09-24 01:06:48
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Florence Gould of the Metropolitan Museum fame also used to wear purple sunglasses all the time.
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#191 2006-09-26 12:40:13
#192 2006-09-26 13:41:17
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""This is probably the last Deb season...because of the stock market, the economy, Everything..." - W. Stillman.
#193 2006-09-26 15:51:18
#194 2006-09-26 17:06:17
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"‘The sense of being perfectly well dressed gives a feeling of inner tranquility which even religion is powerless to bestow." Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Looking good and dressing well is a necessity. Having a purpose in life is not." Oscar Wilde
#195 2006-09-26 17:10:58
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"‘The sense of being perfectly well dressed gives a feeling of inner tranquility which even religion is powerless to bestow." Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Looking good and dressing well is a necessity. Having a purpose in life is not." Oscar Wilde
#196 2006-09-26 17:16:58
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Re: Cary Grant a Celebration of Style by Richard Torregrossa
"‘The sense of being perfectly well dressed gives a feeling of inner tranquility which even religion is powerless to bestow." Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Looking good and dressing well is a necessity. Having a purpose in life is not." Oscar Wilde
#197 2006-09-26 17:40:51
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"‘The sense of being perfectly well dressed gives a feeling of inner tranquility which even religion is powerless to bestow." Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Looking good and dressing well is a necessity. Having a purpose in life is not." Oscar Wilde
#198 2006-09-26 17:43:15
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"‘The sense of being perfectly well dressed gives a feeling of inner tranquility which even religion is powerless to bestow." Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Looking good and dressing well is a necessity. Having a purpose in life is not." Oscar Wilde
#199 2006-09-26 21:04:54
#200 2006-09-27 10:16:34
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Re: Cary Grant a Celebration of Style by Richard Torregrossa
I finally finished the book. I have to say Richard it is a lovely book. The binding is beautiful, the photos are excellent and the readability factor is high.
Two initial things I like:
1. The originality of discussing how a Hollywood icon from the past created himself and his style. It is a fresh and original approach which doesnt mire in the gossip and biographical quotes from people who remembered him but rather keeps it light and on the track of examining his evolution. I have to say as much as i enjoyed it I am surprised that something so good could actually get published. It seems like the book is almost "custom made" for the tailored clothes appreciating community and that can't appeal to a broad base, or can it?
2. I like the way you try to figure out what sort of person he was psychologically and again avoiding spending too much time on any one facet. The bit about never being satisfied with life is an astounding revelation about his mentality. I honestly had always considered him a bit of a lightweight. It made him seem more real, that and his worries about aging which is something you dont think of people from that time worrying about. Makes it so much more human.
I have a hundred more comments and questions but let's not drown the cat.
Overall, this is an excellent book and just the sort of thing to get people thinking about developing their own personal style.