One of the many things Bettie fans admire about her is her DIY approach to making her own one-of-a-kind outfits, and that self-reliance and creativity runs in the family. In this third installment of his monthly blog series, Bettie’s nephew Ron Brem, son of Bettie’s sis Goldie, gives us a peek into their artistic endeavors […]
At the 19th annual Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend, I had the pleasure and honor of meeting Ron Brem, Bettie’s nephew and her sister Goldie’s son. “It was quite an eye-opener and a heart-warming experience seeing my Aunt Bettie’s influence on so many people,” he said. (Thanks to you ladies rocking the Bettie bangs, no […]
Before the 2014 passing of famous pinup photographer Bunny Yeager, she was actively involved in the development of two books full of her stunning work: first Bunny Yeager’s Darkroom and then Bettie Page: Queen of Curves (both published by UNIVERSE, a Rizzoli imprint). The latest book–for which Bunny wrote the foreward–was recently added to the […]
Bettie Page and Bunny Yeager were a powerful combination, and their work together basically made them both famous. Bettie fans love her Klaw photos, of course, but Bunny’s shots brought something altogether different and magical. Jungle Bettie? Amusement Park Bettie? Lots of naked Beach Bettie? All thanks to Bunny. I had the pleasure of interviewing […]
We recently announced the exciting news of the first-ever Viva Las Vegas Wedding giveaway to take place at the event this year. The ceremony is being presented by Bettie Page, hosted by the Viva Las Vegas Wedding Chapel, and supported by generous donations from a whole slew of Bettie-brand businesses. Online retailer Heart of Haute […]
If you’re an avid Bettie fan, at some point you’ve likely wondered, “What happened to Goldie?” Fans always go wild when we share photos of Bettie’s sister, who bears a remarkable resemblance to our Queen. And just like Bettie Mae, her sis has a super cute, old-fashioned first-and-middle name combo: Goldie Jane. We were thrilled […]
Bettie was a perfect doll, and now you can have one created in her exquisite image, along with a variety of outfits for it that were inspired by her own DIY designs! I had the pleasure of interviewing Winston, one of the founders of Executive Replicas Inc., the company that produces the Bettie doll and […]
During the Great Depression people across America had to stretch their pennies. One way of saving money was to reuse any items already around the house. Ingenuitive mothers soon figured out that they could reuse the old cotton sacks their goods came in to make clothing for their children–and themselves! The most common type of […]
Give yourself a fake Bettie bang or a swirly retro delight, with these instructions and photos courtesy of Angelica Luna of Strawberry D’Lish Pinups, our guest beauty blogger this month. Find her on Instagram @strawberry_dlish. Look #1: Faux Bettie Bumper Bangs You’ll need a comb with a point at end for precise parting, bobby pins, […]
Holly Ellison, designer for Bettie Page by Coral & Jade, and vintage fashion blogger for BettiePage.com, offers a quick history lesson on the playsuits that inspired her designs for the 2016 line. Playsuits emerged in New York in the 1930’s as a less restrictive leisure outfit for the outdoors or light sportswear. Gaining popularity in […]
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Denise Medina, vice president of Coral & Jade Apparel, the company that brings to life the irresistible designs at Bettie Page Clothing. We talked about the upcoming WWDMAGIC (the WWD stands for Women’s Wear Daily) show in Las Vegas, current trends in vintage style, Bettie’s broad appeal and […]
We first caught wind of the cool goings –on at the Brooklyn Pin Up School when the New York Post ran this article that mentions Bettie Page. I followed up with co-owners Anna Patin, who also owns the photography studio Lucy La Riot, and Renee DiDio, owner of the vintage clothing shop SlapBack, to find out how […]