For the episode of our “Vintage Photo Series” we bring you an icon of gastronomy - Georges Auguste Escoffier. Escoffier worked at The Savoy, London from 1890 - 1898 where, alongside César Ritz, he made The Savoy an instant success, attracting a distinguished and moneyed clientele headed by the Prince of Wales and his entourage. At the […]
Vintage Photo Series: Debbie Reynolds
Debbie Reynolds‘ film career began at MGM after she won a beauty contest at the age of 16 by impersonating Betty Hutton. She finally made the headlines when she was selected to be Gene Kelly’s partner in ‘Singin’ in the Rain‘ - I hope she remembered her umbrella! Bill Anderson, Debbie Reynolds and Hugh O’Brien, 1956,Gift […]
Vintage Photo Series: Rhonda Fleming
If you were lucky enough to have seen Rhonda Fleming in her prime, you would be left feeling ‘Spellbound’, because although she was a very competent actress she was more renowned for her exquisite beauty. Throughout her career she has had many silver screen appearances with her roles in Pony Express (1953) and The Big Circus (1959) as […]
Vintage Photo Series: Judy Garland
Follow us on a journey down the ‘yellow brick road’ into the life of Judy Garland, one of the brightest yet tragic stars of Hollywood‘s golden era. Having lifelong career success starting from her role in ‘The Wizard of Oz‘, Judy’s personal story is one of sadness, due to her life long battle with depression […]
Vintage Photo Series: Rick Nelson
Let’s take a trip into the Rock and Roll Hall of fame! The year is 1987 and there has been a new addition. This is certainly not a ‘Poor Little Fool’ - it is the one and only Rick Nelson! Breaking onto the scene by playing alongside his family in the long running television series ‘The Adventures […]
Vintage Photo Series: Robert Stack
In this edition of the ‘Vintage Photo Series’ we take a look at Robert Stack, an actor that always told it like it is and could be seen as nothing but a straight shooter! Throughout his career, Stack became ‘Untouchable’ when he took the role of Eliot Ness in a show portraying the ongoing battle between […]
Vintage Photo Series: Fairmont Moments in Time 2000's
2001 - Fairmont Hotels & Resorts introduces Willow Stream Spas, its signature spa brand, offering treatments which draw on the nature, energy and essence of each spa’s surroundings. 2002 - Fairmont welcomes its first property in the Middle East, Fairmont Dubai. Its distinctive design is a modern interpretation of an Arabic wind tower or barajeel. The Fairmont […]
Vintage Photo Series: 'Fairmont Moments in Time 1900's'
1904 - Fairmont The Norfolk Hotel opens as the first hotel in Nairobi, Kenya. The capital city literally grows up around it. 1907 - The Plaza, A Fairmont Managed Hotel opens in New York. That same day, the first motorised, metered taxi fleet makes an appearance on city streets, congregating at the hotel and offering free rides to […]
Vintage Photo Series: 'Fairmont Moments in Time 1800's'
Over the next week you are going to be provided with an insight into the exciting history of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, from the original hotel opening to the latest architectural marvel. It all started in… 1885 - The Fairmont Hamilton Princess, Bermuda Resort Hotel opens its doors, making it the oldest hotel in the Fairmont […]
Vintage Photo Series: Jayne Mansfield
For our next vintage photo instalment, may we please present the sultry screen siren Jayne Mansfield. Mansfield became a major Broadway and Hollywood star in 1956, marking her entry as one of the original celebrities, before her tragic death aged just 34 in 1967. One of Hollywood’s original blonde bombshells, Jayne remains one of the most recognisable icons of […]