the jewel thief
"I knew how to dress,"
said Ms. Payne.
"I never did like ruffles and frills.
I just like a simple-cut fine material
that moves when I move."
No one sums up
fashion better than:
Doris Payne
The now 77 yr old thief
recounts her 5-decades of
stealing diamonds.
Doris pocketed her first
diamond at 27 and says
the trick of the trade
is pure & simple:
grace and elegance
She cited gone with the wind
as her inspiration to dress so
immaculate and chic.
nothing too elaborate.
a wide-brimmed hat
or a well-cut dress
would do the
trick.
other possible influences?
Maggie Cheung in Irma Vep. 1996
Louis Feuillade's Les Vampires. 1915
and Bonnie Parker of Bonnie & Clyde. 1967
5 comments:
your posts are really interesting, fully connected. i just ordered ghost. thanks
jewel thieves! some people live extraordinary lives. lovely photos, too.
Maggie Cheung in Irma Vep is so fabulous - she always is, I guess...
Wow. Irma Vep - why have I not seen that yet?? Maggie Cheung AND handwritten titles - so awesome!
doris payne rules! i can't wait for the movie with halle berry. i always loved spy and theif movies like to catch a thief. CLASSIC!
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