laurakitty

Cultural & Fashion historian, writer, curator, podcast host - Sighs & Whispers, and author 'Thea Porter: Bohemian Chic'

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Ever since I found out Jackie Kennedy was a devotee of Nicholas Kounovsky’s workouts, I’ve wanted to research him. Here is my exploration of his career as the first celebrity trainer who put stars through exacting gymnastics training. https://t.co/OTC8vwFifR

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Ever wonder what Marc Jacobs’ recipe for burgers is or how Patrick Kelly made fried chicken? Well, I’ve got a cookbook for you! https://t.co/PNiypHq8Pf

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We chatted about beauty, primary source archives and surprising discoveries, the impact her grandmother (Vanessa Bell) and great-aunt (Virginia Woolf) had on her career, and fashion's influence on women's bodies.

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For my latest newsletter, I interviewed social historian Virginia Nicholson all about her new book, All the Rage: Stories from the Frontline of Beauty: A History of Pain, Pleasure, and Power: 1860-1960. https://t.co/ptgP44Pkqh

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I’ve been on maternity leave but I thought I would share some things that have caught my eye and stayed in my memory lately—and my brain has been mush so that is saying a lot! https://t.co/VoklEyW89V

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As Christmas is my favourite season, I’m getting into the holiday spirit with a list of over 30 of my fave Christmas films. 🌟🎄🌟 What are yours? https://t.co/PNAY6Dr9Wn

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Piero Tosi on his expertly researched and exquisitely rendered approach to costume design: “I always want to re-invent reality, with maximum imagination, in order to go further along the road of truth and to try to go beyond truth…”
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For the holiday weekend, I wrote about the current exhibition of American history through menus at @GrolierClub, all from the collection of @HenryBVoigt.
https://t.co/PTVkT1uBEc

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@Tuttlebees @HenryJFoy @Samfr He’s come out in support of Putin.

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@raultosa10 @IuliiaMendel His plane flew there in the middle of the night - it’s not confirmed if he and his family were on it.

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Sighs & Whispers: Le Drugstore goes New York https://t.co/0fpAk4ARlG

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Sighs & Whispers -- Le Drugstore: A Parisian take on America https://t.co/HaLcWfj9Pt

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Sighs & Whispers: The Golden Wedding of Sly Stone & Kathy Silva https://t.co/q6stk2lrEZ

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Sighs & Whispers: A Conversation with Bess Motta https://t.co/bOqvqKfUxB

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Sighs & Whispers: A Journey to India https://t.co/am4z6aQtmY

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Sighs & Whispers: Renaissance in Fashion 1942 https://t.co/Sk38BF8K2H

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Sighs & Whispers: What is it like to be a living legend? https://t.co/V5tYFGyFn9

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Sighs & Whispers: The Wondrous Willa Kim https://t.co/CnBA0Kc0QQ

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Sighs & Whispers: Playboy's Playtique https://t.co/5mNXwZoJ6O

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Sighs & Whispers: 'The French Connection' and Le Dernier Cri https://t.co/14OlIZplU3