The Fashion Behind 'The Artist'
They're sweeping up at the award shows and stealing everyone's hearts, and the cast of The Artist is shining under a spotlight that grows 
brighter each day. But behind the this Oscar nod for Best Picture (among many other nominations it has received) is that killer fashion from the 1920s — flapper, avant guarde, art deco glam. And The Artist isn't alone, think about Midnight in Paris, Boardwalk Empire and soon enough The Great Gatsby will too, hit the silver screen full of 1920s fashion glam. Here are a few ways in which to channel it.
1. Etro: When it comes to those amazing art deco lines that the 1920s gave the world, Etro is the designer to go for in the present day. This Italian design house brings the world the sassy but sophisticated look of the '20s with color palettes a bit more daring than the past could have maybe handled.
2. Rodarte: It's not surprising that Rodarte rocks the flapper dress when considering the designers Kate and Laura Mulleavy's history. They may be L.A. girls but their backgrounds in art history and literature give them the expertise to channel 
the past not with just a designer's eye but with a historical one. They're no strangers to film either, they are the designer duo behind the Black Swan. Rodarte is available at Neiman Marcus and Barney's. (Flapper dress pictured at right is by Rodarte.)
3. Christian Dior: This French powerhouse masters all styles of fashion it takes on so when it comes to flapper glam, they've got it down. Just picture Marion Cotillard in Midnight in Paris who donned similar flapper dresses to Berenice Bejo in The Artist: architectural, sparkly, perfect.
4. Reem Acra: They give the world drop dead gorgeous bridal dresses and yes, flapper dresses as well. The philosophy behind the designer perhaps best sums it up: "...poetically combines her appreciation for th
e traditional and classic with the modern fashion needs of today’s woman of style."
5. Accessories & hair: Once you've found the perfect 1920s ensemble it's crucial to find corresponding hairdos and accessories. Of course, a bobby pin curl bob is the first necessity, a long strand of pearls, headbands and feathers galore. The 1920s also supported gloves and hats but to get the look started, begin with a flapper tassel necklace by Max & Chloe, an art deco Repossi ring by Alexander Wang (seen at left) available at Colette in Paris and a feather headband.
Et voilà! A 1920s look so powerful, you — like the movie The Artist, can play a silent role as your look will do all the talking.
