When The Trial of Christine Keeler drama aired on BBC1 in December 2019 there was huge media coverage, focusing in particular on the fabulous 1960’s outfits designed by costume designer Pam Downe and stand out looks by hair and make-up artist Inma Azorin. The 1960’s is one of the most stylish and memorable fashion decades. Newspapers such as The Times, The Daily Mail, The Telegraph, The Sun, The Express, The Metro all homed in on the Christine Keeler outfits together with her signature look of flawlessly applied eyeliner, big eyelashes and voluminous straight styled hair. Replica outfits were advertised in high street fashion stores with details of how the look could be recreated. It is hard to believe the look still stands some 60 years later! |
British Vogue January 2020 edition featured 8 Beauty looks from The Trial of Christine Keeler that are begging to be imitated. Together with hair and make-up artist Inma Azorin, Vogue Beauty Editor Hannah Coates talks of using many of today’s innovative products to recreate Christine’s iconic look, still so relevant today.
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Mary Quant and André Courrèges, were both involved in the invention of the mini skirt. Mary Quant naming the skirt after her favourite car the mini cooper, the car being a favourite of Christine Keeler’s also,
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We often wonder if Christine’s time in the spotlight occurred today what opportunities would have come her way – Christine Keeler, Fashion Designer does not seem unlikely!