All Files
-
A Cape Fit for a Queen: Barbra Streisand and Ray Aghayan’s Royal Moment
British and American royalty united when Barbra Streisand met Queen Elizabeth II at the Royal Film Performance of “Funny Lady” on March 17, 1975. Streisand called on designer Ray Aghayan (1928-2011) to create a lavender velvet cape with Art Nouveau beading down the back for the occasion. Aghayan had been designing for Barbra since her…
-
New York Magazine’s Legends of Broadway Issue Revisits Streisand’s Funny Girl Style
Barbra Streisand was celebrated as one of 29 Broadway icons featured in New York’s Legends of Broadway edition, honoring her groundbreaking performance as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl. In the accompanying article, Streisand reflects on the profound connection she felt with Brice while reading transcripts shared with her by Columbia Records head Goddard Lieberson. “I was staggered by…
-
Streisand’s 1967 Hollywood Bowl Look: A Youthquake Moment at the Rally for the Survival of Israel
On June 11, 1967, Barbra Streisand attended the Rally for the Survival of Israel, dressed in a striped, candy-colored skirt and jacket, paired with a matching pussy-bow, head scarf, and handbag. This outfit reflected the vibrant and exuberant spirit of the youthquake fashion movement, which surged in popularity in the mid-1960s. Embed from Getty Images…
-
1977 Golden Globe Awards in Jean Muir
“You don’t go about being in fashion in Jean Muir, you go about being in Jean Muir, which is kind of beyond fashion, you know.” -Muir’s muse and model Joann Lumly Barbra Streisand wore a cascading dusty-rose-colored ensemble by Jean Muir to the Golden Globe Awards on January 29th, 1977. This was a monumental night…
-
Replica Bon Soir Herringbone Suit by Olivia Jondle for “Cry Me a River” Lyric Video
Re-creating something as legendary as Barbra Streisand’s 1962 Bon Soir recording sessions is no easy task. Yet, director Matt Amato and his team not only succeeded, they had even the biggest Streisand fans doing a double-take. Although no video footage exists from those original performances, Amato revived the magic of the shows using artist Kristin…
-
The Judy Garland Show Hooray For Love Outfit by Ray Aghayan
Barbra Streisand and Judy Garland wore coordinated red and white buffalo check blouses paired with white tappered pants and white flats while singing the Hooray For Love medley on S1 E2 of The Judy Garland Show, which aired on October 6, 1963. Streisand and Garland’s matching outfits were designed by Ray Aghayan (1928-2011). Aghayan, who…
-
1969 Academy Awards in Arnold Scaasi
“The outfit was more talked about than the fact that I had won the Academy Award.” – Barbra streisand, mY name is Barbra Barbra Streisand wore a shimmering Arnold Scaasi nude-illusion pantsuit to the Academy Awards on April 14, 1969. This look caused a sensation after the event and remains one of the most controversial,…
-
My Name is Barbra Blue Middy Dress by Bill Blass
Barbra Streisand’s navy-blue chiffon middy gown, designed with Bill Blass for her 1965 TV special, sold for $26,000 in 2024.
-
Attending “Mornings at Seven” on Broadway in a Velvet Krizia Blazer
Barbra Streisand wore a copper Krizia blazer over a burgundy Henley shirt while attending a performance of “Mornings at Seven” at the Lyceum Theatre in September, 1980. Embed from Getty Images Krizia is a luxury fashion brand that was founded in 1954 by Italian designer Mariuccia Mandelli (1925-2015). This was notably one of Italy’s first…
-
The Top Ten Streisand Moments of 2023
With the long-awaited release of her autobiography, 2023 has been a monumental year for both Barbra Streisand and her fans. To mark the end of a year filled with so many exciting moments, I’ve compiled my top ten for the annual Streisand year in review. 1: The Long-awaited Release of My Name Is Barbra Over…