Today’s edition of Monday Morning Photos was inspired by ’60s bombshell Jean Shrimpton. We’ll Take Manhattan, the BBC movie chronicling her relationship with famed photographer David Bailey, aired this weekend on the Ovation channel – did you catch it? Not only was it an outstanding film, it also featured illustrations from our very own Gladys Perint Palmer. If you didn’t see it, you’ll have another chance this Wednesday! It airs at 5:00 and 7:00 PM, so be sure to tune in.

A still from the film, recreating one of the most of iconic images of the pair. Courtesy of We’ll Take Manhattan.

We recently told you about a little fashion film called We’ll Take Manhattan, that recreates David Bailey (Aneurin Bernard) and Jean Shrimpton’s (Karen Gillan) storied photoshoot in New York. The famed fashion photographer and fresh face walked the streets of Manhattan, creating beautiful pictures that were much grittier than most fashion editorials at the time.

As if that wasn’t enough reason to watch the film, it also features the work of our very own Executive Director Gladys Perint Palmer! Gladys became involved in the project through her son, Tim Palmer, who was the film’s Director of Photography. Gladys will discuss her involvement with the film during the presentation on February 16th!

The film premiers this Saturday, Feburary 11th on the Ovation television station. It aired in the UK in January and received rave reviews, you definitely don’t want to miss it!

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Please join us for a conversation between Academy of Art University President Elisa Stephens, School of Fashion Executive Director Gladys Perint Palmer, and School of Fashion Director Simon Ungless – as they discuss the origin and mission of the university and the rise and growth of School of Fashion.

Gladys Perint Palmer will also take us on a visual journey through the history of fashion inspired by her travels to London, Paris, Istanbul, and other parts of Turkey – where East truly meets West. She will delve into the global nature of fashion and the ways in which designers re-interpret concepts rooted in Old World ideas. Additionally, she will discuss her unusual involvement in a new fashion film, We’ll Take Manhattan, as well as show highlights from the Academy of Art University Fall ’12 Fashion Show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.

All Academy of Art University students and faculty are encouraged to attend!

Photo Courtesy of David Bailey.

Filmmaker John McKay has been working on a new biopic that follows the famed photographer David Bailey on a trip to NYC with an as yet undiscovered Jean Shrimpton. This video from NOWNESS takes viewers behind the scenes as McKay and the film’s stars wander the streets of New York, recreating the iconic images. The photo shoot was revolutionary at the time, showcasing the grittier aspects of New York and embodying the liberated spirit of the decade.

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