We're so Over, We Need a New Word for Over

Those who were fans of Sex and the City remember Carrie's famous line to Mr. Big. Sex was one of those series that influenced popular culture in our lexicon, fashion, drinks...the famous Cosmopolitan...and inspiring women to dress up and go out again.

As sorry as we were to say good-by to "the girls", leaving Mad Men in 2015 will be just as difficult. Like its ground-breaking predecessor, not only was Mad Men brilliantly written, but its set designs beautifully reflected the time span of the period, and have cemented mid-century modernism's return to every facet of design. The 60's modernism of office spaces and Don and Megan's apartment continued the popularity of this beloved style that resurfaced before we ever knew who Dick Whitman was.

 

 

Unlike Sex and the City, Mad Men began in a period that most of us (especially women and minorities) are very happy to have left behind. And, everyone should be thankful that smoking and drinks in the office, or lunch, are a thing of the past!.

As the series has progressed from 1950's styles and attitudes to 70's mores (thankfully), dress and décor (ugh), we can all cheer Don's fedora that has made its way onto so many artists, musicians, hipsters, and just confidently stylish men and women.

 

The flavor of this remarkable series has made its way into all areas of design. Because mid-century style is so timeless, it will revisit us time and time again.



Lizzy pillow by Cynthia Cavanaugh

Drawing by Cynthia Anna Lindholm, age 11, 1961