“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 Image embed via https://goldenglobes.com/articles/1977-a-star-named-barbra-streisand-born-again/ 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 for her 1976 film A Star is Born, which swept all five categories in which it
Replica Bon Soir Herringbone Suit by Olivia Jondle for “Cry Me a River” Lyric Video
Category: 1960s, 2020s, Music Videos
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 Cassidy as a stand-in for Streisand. Cassidy uncannily embodied Streisand’s unique physicality and features, right down to her signature nails.
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. Screencap from the S1 E2 via Renée Nicole Gray Streisand and Garland’s matching outfits were designed by Ray Aghayan (1928-2011). Aghayan, who handled all the costuming for The Judy Garland Show, was one
1969 Academy Awards in Arnold Scaasi
Category: 1960s, Award Shows
“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, recognizable, and iconic fashion statements in Oscars history. Embed from Getty Images The 41st Academy Awards in 1969 broke from tradition
This iconic Streisand gown recently found a new owner after being lovingly cared for by fan and collector Lou Papalas for many years before he passed. It was first purchased in a 2004 auction for $14,400.00, and resold for $26,000.00 in 2024. 1 Image ©Julienslive.com 2023 As fans know, this middy gown was worn for act one of My Name Is Barbra (1965). The middy blouse was one of Streisand’s signature looks in the 1960s
Attending “Mornings at Seven” on Broadway in a Velvet Krizia Blazer
Category: 1980s, Personal Collection
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 ready-to-wear houses. Mandelli began her adventures in fashion when she bought an old sewing machine and started creating clothes which
The Top Ten Streisand Moments of 2023
Category: 2020s
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 a decade in the making, Streisand finally released her autobiography My Name Is Barbra on November 7, 2023. Alongside this,
Barbra Streisand looked radiant as she stepped out on Sept. 12th, 2023 in an elegant and chic black outfit to speak at the inaugural UCLA Barbra Streisand Center lecture. The UCLA Streisand Center was created in 2021 to support research and programming in four focus areas: Truth in the Public Sphere, Impact of Climate Change, Dynamics of Intimacy & Power Between Women and Men, and Impact of Art on the Culture. This year’s lecture was
Daisy Gamble wig from On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
Category: 1960s, Films, Hair & Wigs, On A Clear Day You Can See Forever
Barbra Streisand wore a human hair wig, styled in a classic bob with wispy bangs in “On a Clear Day You Can See Forever” (1970). This hair style truly embodied the youthful, exuberant and adorable vibe that the character of Daisy Gamble projected throughout the film. Barbra was no stranger to wearing wigs and hairpieces during this time. She had done so in her previous films, as well as to give her hair a dramatic
Meet The Fockers in Zandra Rhodes
Category: 2000s, Films, Meet The Fockers
Barbra Streisand wore this vibrant Zandra Rhodes, hippy-sheek dress as she portrayed Rozalin Focker in “Meet The Fockers” (2004). This was the first time in twenty-four years that Barbra acted in a film she did not direct or produce. She was however, very involved with selecting her own costumes under the guidance of costume designer Carol Ramsey. Zandra Rhodes is a British designer famous for her use of bold and unique patterns. She made her