the fabulous bill cunningham...

back in april i wrote about the documentary that was out on bill cunningham new york...in my area it was only playing in one theatre in san francisco...i was determined to see it...but life jjsut kept getting in the way...and i thought for sure i was going to miss it on the big screen...and then...what do you know...it appeared at the palo alto aquarius theatre...squeal!

so...despite this being a rather busy busy week...trying to inventory and set-up the pop-up boutique for its opening this thursday...my business partner and friend adena & i decided we needed a break...and headed over to see it...

ok...i have admired this man for years and years and years...weekly...i couldn't wait for his weekly videos "on the street" featured in the new york times...he has such an eye for fashion...truly truly amazing...

this documentary...was...what word can i possibly use? he is a machine...now in his 80's...he still is on the go...full force...taking these incredible pictures of style on the street...

his humbleness...you just don't find that in people much...anymore...so refreshing...his laugh...geniuine...makes me smile when i hear it...and what you learn about this man...is that he is truly looking for style...doesn't matter who the person is...meaning...he isn't chasing celebrity...he is chasing random people...with style...

one of the things that really touched me...was when he was being talked about...how he will never put a bad picture of anyone out there...and believe me...i'm sure he's taken his share...but he sees the beauty in people...and wants to show that beauty...

this is a must see...especially for those that are into fashion...on any level...but even if you are not...it is a brilliant piece...seeing through the eyes of a true photographer...

get thee to the theatre...you will not be disappointed...

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