Fashion Friday #2, Beaded Gown by Lanvin
In 2003, one of Vivien Leigh’s dresses went on the auction block at Sotheby’s. This stunning evening gown was created by Lanvin and sold for 1,320 GBP, inclusive of the buyer’s premium. This white silk evening dress is only a…
Fashion Friday #1
In 1958, Vivien Leigh attended a charity event for the Boys and Girls Exhibition. At the National Spastics Society’s stand, Vivien recruited youngsters for The Whistlers, a new club for children with Cerebral Palsy. The club’s motto was “whistle for…
The Vintage Bride: Jill Esmond
On July 25th, 1930, Jill Esmond officially became the first Mrs. Laurence Olivier. Jill, a British actress, was 22 years old and her bridgegroom, Larry, was 23. Jill Esmond came from acting royalty. Her mother was the famous stage actress and…
The Vintage Bride: Vivien Leigh, Part One
Vivian Mary Hartley first met Herbert Leigh Holman, a barrister, in the winter of 1932. It was February and she had just announced to her parents her intention of becoming an actress. Leigh Holman was 31 and Vivien was 18. Vivien’s first…