.
the "boys" of Bright Young Things
Stefan of Architect Design is a favourite daily read, always a fresh perspective. Read his blog here.
Stefan writes of one of his Devastating Beauties picks:
Stefan writes of one of his Devastating Beauties picks:
"Stephen Tennant and the 'boys' from the bright young things. Cecil Beaton as a young man was really beautiful. Not conventional: I mean MEN who could turn the eyes of anyone who walked by, male or female, which is what made them so DEVASTATING! They were so new at the time, bringing in the roaring 20s androgony that remains popular to this day."
"I LOVE the group shot at Cap Ferrat of some of the bright young things, cecil beaton is on the far left, (looking far more stylish than anyone ever has a right to be), stephen tennant, zita Jungman, Edith Olivier and Rex Whistler follow."-Stefan Architect Design
.
.
And who among us could look that stylish in knickers today? Always enjoy AD's insights.
ReplyDeleteJust loved the post on Oberon.
ReplyDeleteShe would take my breath away.
Absoluty Beautiful.So was
H. Lamar..
I believe it's Rex Whistler, not Whitman, in the photo of the group in Venice...
ReplyDeleteCecil and Stephen were DEVINE in their youth. And, though Stephen became reclusive and fat, Cecil always maintained his waist and elegance. There is a photo taken of him with David Hockney in the late 60's/early 70's, by Peter Schlesinger, with Cecil in hat, fitted suit, great lavender shirt or tie.......
ReplyDeleteReggie-I think you might be right-we will have to ask Stefan. I know that gang ran together.
ReplyDeleteYes Talitha, I know that photograph-its great. If you have not read the Nicholas Haslam book-you should, He tells a story about visiting Tennant in his later years, along with that-it is a constant riotous tell all.
ReplyDeleteReggie is correct, Rex Whistler -it was a typo! I've been such a bad blogger lately (do blogger holidays exist?) so it was funny to come here and see my words! Glad you posted both photos, there were 100 others I could have sent but these are my 2 favorites :-)
ReplyDeleteStefan, your words are always welcome here! The photographs are great I adore the stripe rugby shirts.Yes, do take any breaks-and refresh. G
ReplyDelete