One of a number of images photographed by Helmut Newton for a series of Mario Valentino ads, 1985-1987.
Via: Iain Claridge
The English Group has always kept a scrapbook of resources that we find inspiring. We now include this within our website in the form of a blog and, from now on, will add to it on an ongoing basis. The directory showcases graphic design, art, books, magazines, film and music, photography, portraits, fashion, architecture, interiors, hotels and travel, products & toys - alongside The English Group's own categories, ‘Travelling’ and 'Our Work' (‘Our Print’ and ‘Our Websites’), which illustrate the team's own travels and a full chronological listing of the agency's creative work.
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— Pye
Oh, the joys of advertising in days gone by…
Illustration by Archie Dickens for Pye Radio and Television, c.1950s.
Via: Iain Claridge
— My 16th Century French Castle
I’ve just bought a lottery ticket expressly for the purpose of purchasing this tomorrow as a special birthday treat.
However, if I don’t win and you do have a ton of cash and want to splash out on something a little bit grander than a London penthouse, well, this huge 16th century French chateau has just been listed on the market for $5.7m.
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— Lanvin Castillo
Eliza Fenn, illustration for Lanvin ad from L’officiel magazine, 1959.
Via Addie flickr
— Jacques Fath Underwear
René Gruau’s 1050s poster illustration for Jacques Fath underwear.
Via flickr
— Paz de la Huerta for Vivienne Westwood
This blog has long had a huge affection for actress Paz de la Huerta, so I’m not sure quite what to make of this campaign image for Vivienne Westwood’s SS 2015 Campaign (photographed by Juergen Teller).
— Charlotte McKinney & Carl’s Jnr
To follow on from our Guess advertising post just a little way down the list, you might forgive yourself (or us) the guilty pleasure of enjoying dear Ms McKinney in this TV ad shot for broadcast during this year’s Superbowl.
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— Formica
Formica ad with polka dots, 1960s.
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— Ballet Hosiery
When a blog has been running for as long as this one, you begin to become aware of all sorts of often accidental trends within it’s content; and one such is retro lingerie and hosiery advertising.
This latest example is Ballet panty hose ad, published in Seventeen magazine, Dec 1970.
Via flickr
— Tom Ford SS 2015 Campaign
Favourite model Daphne Groeneveld and also Binx Walton strut their stuff for Tom Ford’s SS 2015 Campaign, as photographed by Inez & Vinoodh
…just because Katherine said we weren’t posting enough fashion.
— One For The Girls
There’s been lots of raunchy Tom Ford advertising posted on this blog, but here’s one for the girls.
…or as it’s Tom Ford, perhaps for the guys too.
Tom Ford Denim SS 2015 campaign photographed by Inez & Vinoodh
— 100 Japanese Maids Cook The Perfect Pancake
Ok, I know this one’s going to make a few feminists grit their teeth, but you have to admit – this is pretty impressive and very entertaining to watch. To market their non-stick cookware, FlavorStone
used 100 flexible maids cook a pancake for their, err… ‘master’?
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