For fans of Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo, TIFF’s September 20 screening of the film – with an appearance by star Kim Novak and a live orchestral score by the Toronto Symphony Orchestra – will be a dizzying delight for the senses. Viewers will note that Novak’s signature style in the film – a simply cut coat, a curve-defining dress, a knock-out piece of jewellery – plays well in the present day, too.
As is often the case with Edith Head’s costume designs (and most clothing of that era), fabrics are key in contemporary examples of the look. Lemaire’s cashmere long-sleeved dress is a soon-to-be wardrobe staple, while 424 Fifth’s chic (but sensibly heeled) suede pumps are the perfect fall pair.
To bring a little intrigue into your abode, West Elm’s nod to mid-century decor – in this case taking the form of a mustard-hued lamp – riffs off the film’s 1958 release, and House of Rym’s swirling plate would make Saul Bass proud.
Hillberg & Berk Legacy Collection brooch, $1,950 through
House of Rym Bakadish dish, $42 through www.amara.com.
Fifth Bianka pumps, $99 at Hudson’s Bay.
Kim Novak strikes a stately pose in a publicity still for Vertigo. (Photo courtesy of The Kobal Collection)
Rimmel London Brow This Way Styling Gel, $8.99 available at mass market retailers nationwide.
Sophia gloves, $280 through www.sermonetagloves.com.
dbO Home table lamp, $209 at West Elm.
Lemaire belted cashmere midi dress, $1,1245 (U.S.) through www.net-a-porter.com.
L’Oréal Professionnel Infinium hairspray, $23 at select salons.
For more information about TIFF’s presentation of Vertigo, visit www.tiff.net.