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Priscilla Rattazzi
Priscilla Rattazzi (born 1956) is an Italian-born photographer whose work has been featured for over four decades in international magazines, galleries and museum exhibitions. Personal life Priscilla Rattazzi was born in Rome, Italy. Her father was Count Urbano Rattazzi Jr. (1918–2012), the great-grandson of two-time Prime Minister of Italy Urbano Rattazzi of the Historical Left and her mother was Countess Susanna Rattazzi (née Agnelli), sister of Fiat chairman Gianni Agnelli and daughter of Edoardo Agnelli and Virginia Bourbon del Monte (daughter of Carlo Bourbon del Monte, Prince di San Faustino). Through her father she is the great-great-granddaughter of Marie Bonaparte-Wyse, a granddaughter of Lucien Bonaparte (making her Emperor Napoleon I's great-niece) by his second wife. Rattazzi came to the United States in the early seventies. She studied photography at Sarah Lawrence College and completed her graduation in 1977. She was featured in Richard Avedon’s “Avedon: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rome, Italy
Rome (Italian language, Italian and , ) is the capital city and most populated (municipality) of Italy. It is also the administrative centre of the Lazio Regions of Italy, region and of the Metropolitan City of Rome. A special named with 2,746,984 residents in , Rome is the list of cities in the European Union by population within city limits, third most populous city in the European Union by population within city limits. The Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, with a population of 4,223,885 residents, is the most populous metropolitan cities of Italy, metropolitan city in Italy. Rome metropolitan area, Its metropolitan area is the third-most populous within Italy. Rome is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, within Lazio (Latium), along the shores of the Tiber Valley. Vatican City (the smallest country in the world and headquarters of the worldwide Catholic Church under the governance of the Holy See) is an independent country inside the city boun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexandrine De Bleschamp
Alexandrine Bonaparte, Princess of Canino and Musignano (née Alexandrine de Bleschamp; 23 February 1778 – 12 July 1855) was a French aristocrat and by marriage member of the French Imperial family. Early life Marie Laurence Charlotte Louise ''Alexandrine'' was born as the only child of Charles Joseph Jacob de Bleschamp (1747–1823) and his wife, Marie Philiberte Jeanne Louise Bouvet (1759–1838). Her paternal grandparents were Nicolas Jacob de Bleschamp (1698–1778) and his wife, Marguerite de Horgnes (1713–1779). Her maternal grandparents were Jean Charles Bouvet and his wife, Marie Gaspardine Grimod de Verneuil (1738–1804). Personal life She was first married to the banker, Jean François Hippolyte Jouberthon de Vambertin (1763–1802), and thus known in society as ''Madame Jouberthon''. They had one child, Anne (1799–1845), who was married firstly to Alfonso, Prince Hercolani (1799–1827) and secondly to Maurycy, Prince Jablonowski (1809–1868). Alexan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New York (magazine)
''New York'' is an American biweekly magazine concerned with life, culture, politics, and style generally, with a particular emphasis on New York City. Founded by Clay Felker and Milton Glaser in 1968 as a competitor to ''The New Yorker'' and ''The New York Times Magazine'', it was brasher in voice and more connected to contemporary city life and commerce, and became a cradle of New Journalism. Over time, it became more national in scope, publishing many noteworthy articles about American culture by writers such as Tom Wolfe, Jimmy Breslin, Nora Ephron, Pete Hamill, Jacob Weisberg, Michael Wolff (journalist), Michael Wolff, John Heilemann, Frank Rich, and Rebecca Traister. It was among the first "lifestyle magazines" meant to appeal to both male and female audiences, and its format and style have been emulated by many American regional and city publications. ''New York'' in its earliest days focused almost entirely on coverage of its namesake city, but beginning in the 1970s, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Redbook
''Redbook'' is an American women's magazine that is published by the Hearst Communications, Hearst magazine division. It is one of the "Seven Sisters (magazines), Seven Sisters", a group of women's service magazines. It ceased print publication after January 2019 and now operates exclusively online. History The magazine was first published in May 1903 as ''The Red Book Illustrated'' by Stumer, Rosenthal and Eckstein, a firm of Chicago retail merchants. The name was changed to ''The Red Book Magazine'' shortly thereafter. Its first editor, from 1903 to 1906, was Trumbull White, who wrote that the name was appropriate because, "Red is the color of cheerfulness, of brightness, of gaiety." In its early years, the magazine published short fiction by well-known authors, including many women writers, along with photographs of popular actresses and other women of note. Within two years the magazine had become a success, climbing to a circulation of 300,000. When White left to edit '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Self (magazine)
''Self'' (stylized in all caps) is an American online magazine for women that specializes in health, beauty, and style. Part of Condé Nast, its print edition had a circulation of 1,515,880 and a total audience of 5,282,000 readers, according to its corporate media kit in 2013.Self Magazine Media Kit January 2013. Retrieved May 2, 2008. ''Self'' is based in the Condé Nast U.S. headquarters at 1 World Trade Center in New York, NY. In February 2017 the magazine became an online publication. History ''Self'' was founded in January 1979 by Phyllis Starr Wilson, who served as the editor-in-chief for the publication until January 1987, when she was named the founding editor. At its inception, the magazine began with many of the same philosophies it retains today, including health, fitness, nutrit ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brides (magazine)
''Brides'' (stylized in all caps) is an American website published by Dotdash Meredith, who purchased the title in 2019. Originally a magazine, ''Brides'' is now an online-only publication, with quarterly digital issues. As with many similar bridal magazines, it was designed to be an in-depth resource for brides-to-be, with many photographs and articles on wedding dresses, cakes, ceremonies, receptions, and honeymoons. History In 1934, the name of the magazine was 'So You’re Going to Be Married'. It was later renamed 'The Bride’s Magazine', and then shortened to 'Bride’s'. The apostrophe was eventually dropped and it is now called ''Brides''. ''Brides'' publication was originally owned by Condé Nast, publishers of magazines such as Vogue, Vanity Fair, and The New Yorker. It was the sister publication of ''Modern Bride'' and ''Elegant Bride'' magazines, until the demise of those titles in October 2009. Then, the frequency of ''Brides'' changed to monthly. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiro (photographer)
(3 November 1930 – 15 August 2021), known professionally as , was a Japanese-American commercial photographer. He was known for his Fashion photography, fashion and still life photography from the mid-1960s onward. Early life Hiro was born in Shanghai to Japanese parents. His family returned to Occupation of Japan, Japan from China at the end of the Second World War. Photography career In 1954, he went to the United States, and briefly enrolled in the School of Modern Photography in New York. He was dissatisfied with the school, however, and apprenticed himself to the studio of Lester Bookbinder and Reuben Samberg. At the end of 1956, he gained an apprenticeship at Richard Avedon's fashion photography studio in New York City. In 1957, Avedon recommended him to Alexey Brodovitch, the art director at ''Harper's Bazaar,'' and Hiro worked there as his assistant for a time, during Brodovitch's Design Laboratory at The New School. By the end of 1957, Hiro was no longer Avedon's ass ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Whittle
H. Christopher Whittle (born August 24, 1947) is an American entrepreneur who has founded four companies in the fields of education and media, and was the CEO of each. Whittle Communications, a 1,000-person magazine, television, and book-publishing firm, was listed by ''Advertising Age'' as one of the 100 largest U.S. media companies in the 1990s. Conceived in 1991, EdisonLearning, Edison Schools was a pioneer of the U.S. charter-school movement, launching over 100 schools which enrolled 60,000 full-time students. Launched in 2012, Avenues: The World School has become one of New York City's ten largest private schools. Whittle School & Studios, a global system of private schools, was launched in 2015 and has campuses in Shenzhen and Suzhou, Jiangsu, Suzhou, China. In addition to founding the above, in the early 1980s, Whittle acquired Esquire (magazine), ''Esquire'', where was chairman and publisher. Early life and education Whittle, the son of Dr. Herbert and Rita Whittle, grew ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elizabeth Taylor
Dame Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor (February 27, 1932 – March 23, 2011) was an English and American actress. She began her career as a child actress in the early 1940s and was one of the most popular stars of classical Hollywood cinema in the 1950s. She then became the world's highest-paid movie star in the 1960s, remaining a well-known public figure for the rest of her life. In 1999, the American Film Institute ranked her seventh on its AFI's 100 Years...100 Stars, greatest female screen legends list. Born in London to socially prominent American parents, Taylor moved with her family to Los Angeles in 1939 at the age of 7. She made her acting debut with a minor role in the Universal Pictures film ''There's One Born Every Minute'' (1942), but the studio ended her contract after a year. She was then signed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and became a popular teen star after appearing in ''National Velvet (film), National Velvet'' (1944). She transitioned to mature roles in the 1950s, when ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brigitte Bardot
Brigitte Anne-Marie Bardot ( ; ; born 28 September 1934), often referred to by her initials B.B., is a French former actress, singer, and model as well as an animal rights activist. Famous for portraying characters with Hedonism, hedonistic lifestyles, she is one of the best known symbols of the sexual revolution. Although she withdrew from the entertainment industry in 1973, she remains a major pop culture icon. She has acted in 47 films, performed in several musicals, and recorded more than 60 songs. She was awarded the Legion of Honour in 1985. Born and raised in Paris, Bardot was an aspiring ballerina during her childhood. She started her acting career in 1952 and achieved international recognition in 1957 for her role in ''And God Created Woman (1956 film), And God Created Woman'' (1956), catching the attention of many French intellectuals and earning her the nickname "sex kitten". She was the subject of philosopher Simone de Beauvoir's 1959 essay ''The Lolita Syndrome'', wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sophia Loren
Sofia Costanza Brigida Villani Scicolone (; born 20 September 1934), known professionally as Sophia Loren ( , ), is an Italian actress, active in her native country and the United States. With a career spanning over 70 years, she is one of the last surviving major stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood cinema. Encouraged to enroll in acting lessons after entering a beauty pageant, Loren began her film career at age 16 in 1950. She appeared in several bit parts and minor roles in the early part of the decade, until her five-picture contract with Paramount Pictures, Paramount in 1956 launched her international career. Her film appearances around this time include ''The Pride and the Passion'', ''Houseboat (film), Houseboat'', and ''It Started in Naples''. During the 1950s, she starred in films as a sexually emancipated persona and was one of the best known sex symbols of the time. Loren's performance as Cesira in the film ''Two Women'' (1960), directed by Vittorio De Sica, won he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suzy Parker
Suzy Parker (born Cecilia Ann Renee Parker; October 28, 1932 – May 3, 2003) was an American model and actress active from 1947 until 1970. Her modeling career reached its zenith during the 1950s, when she appeared on the covers of dozens of magazines and in advertisements and movie and television roles. She appeared in advertisements for Revlon and many other cosmetic companies, including Solo Products, the largest hair care product company in the country at the time. (Models did not have exclusive cosmetic company contracts until Lauren Hutton and Karen Graham in the early 1970s). In 1956, at the height of her modelling career, she became the first model to earn $100,000 per year (). A song that The Beatles wrote for her, though not released on record, appeared in their 1970 documentary film '' Let It Be'', which won the Academy Award for Best Original Score. Early life Suzy Parker was born Cecilia Ann Renee Parker in Long Island City, New York, to George and Elizabeth Par ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
