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Advertising the 1950s: These 60-Year-Old Car Ads Are Undeniably Cool

– In the earliest years, this magazine hewed so tightly to the interests of sports-car owners that it was called Sports Cars Illustrated. Appropriately, most of the advertisements featured in these pages were for brand-new sports cars, ways to modify your sports car, what to wear in your sports car, how to maintain your sports car, and the little race car to buy/build if you demanded even more thrills than

Advertising the 1950s: These 60-Year-Old Car Ads Are Undeniably Cool

– In the earliest years, this magazine hewed so tightly to the interests of sports-car owners that it was called Sports Cars Illustrated. Appropriately, most of the advertisements featured in these pages were for brand-new sports cars, ways to modify your sports car, what to wear in your sports car, how to maintain your sports car, and the little race car to buy/build if you demanded even more thrills than

Advertising the 1950s: These 60-Year-Old Car Ads Are Undeniably Cool

– In the earliest years, this magazine hewed so tightly to the interests of sports-car owners that it was called Sports Cars Illustrated. Appropriately, most of the advertisements featured in these pages were for brand-new sports cars, ways to modify your sports car, what to wear in your sports car, how to maintain your sports car, and the little race car to buy/build if you demanded even more thrills than

Advertising the 1950s: These 60-Year-Old Car Ads Are Undeniably Cool

– In the earliest years, this magazine hewed so tightly to the interests of sports-car owners that it was called Sports Cars Illustrated. Appropriately, most of the advertisements featured in these pages were for brand-new sports cars, ways to modify your sports car, what to wear in your sports car, how to maintain your sports car, and the little race car to buy/build if you demanded even more thrills than

Advertising the 1950s: These 60-Year-Old Car Ads Are Undeniably Cool

– In the earliest years, this magazine hewed so tightly to the interests of sports-car owners that it was called Sports Cars Illustrated. Appropriately, most of the advertisements featured in these pages were for brand-new sports cars, ways to modify your sports car, what to wear in your sports car, how to maintain your sports car, and the little race car to buy/build if you demanded even more thrills than

REAL ESTATE

Mortgage Rates Edge Up to 3.79%, Remain Well Below 4%

Filed under: Buying, Financing, Refinancing ZillowThe weekly mortgage rate chart illustrates the average 30-year fixed interest rate in six-hour intervals. By Lauren Braun Mortgage rates for 30-year fixed loans rose this week, with the current rate borrowers were quoted on Zillow Mortgages at 3.79 percent, up 2 basis points from the same time last week. The 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell Thursday, then hovered around 3.78 percent before rising to

Add a Dash of Style and Curb Appeal With Just a Little Cash

Filed under: How To, Lifestyle, Selling Shutterstock / Artazum By Abby Hayes Looking to sell your home? Or maybe you just want to feel proud of the place as you swing into the driveway each evening? Either way, you can add some serious curb appeal without making a huge financial investment. For less than $50, you can make your home more attractive with these eight DIY projects. 1. Paint the

Found a Job? Next, New Grads Must Find an Affordable Home

Filed under: Economy, Lifestyle, Renting Getty ImagesIn the 25 largest rental markets, fewer than 19% of listings are affordable for recent college graduates. By Ralph McLaughlin School is (nearly) out for the summer. That means millions of newly minted college graduates will strike out on their own to find a job and a place to live. Here is a guide from Trulia, an expert source for information on rentals and

Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie Selling Home in New Orleans

Filed under: Buying, Celebrity Homes, Selling WireImage/GettyAngelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, shown here with local children in 2007, bought their New Orleans home in 2006. By Melissa Allison Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have listed their prime French Quarter mansion for $6.5 million, but a rep tells US Weekly the couple remain committed to New Orleans and will look for “something off the beaten path down the road.” Pitt and

LUXURY

Luxury is now entering a “decade of change,” says Deloitte exec

Instagram photo from Mulberry As with consumers based in emerging markets, the tastes and behavior of affluent individuals living within the United Kingdom are also evolving, according to new report by Deloitte. Luxury brands spend ample time curating content and experiences to meld to the demands, expectations and cultural expectations of consumers living in emerging markets, but attention should also be paid to individuals based in established and stable regions.

Cadillac inks sponsorship deal for New York Fashion Week: Men’s

Promotional image for New York Fashion Week: Men’s New York Fashion Week: Men’s has outpaced the New York women’s shows at securing an automaker as sponsor, signing a deal with Cadillac. For the sponsorship, which will last two seasons, Cadillac will produce events surrounding the runway shows and its vehicles will be used to transport attendees. This partnership will strengthen Cadillac’s positioning as a luxury lifestyle brand, as well as

Dior celebrates iconic New Look in museum exhibit

Poster for “Dior, the New Look Revolution” exhibit French couture house Christian Dior’s museum is celebrating the place its eponymous founder’s New Look has in fashion history with a dedicated exhibit. “Dior, the New Look Revolution,” opening June 6, centers on Mr. Dior’s first couture runway show in 1947, which caused him to go from a virtual unknown to a famous designer overnight. The 80 garments on display, in addition

Value Retail promotes shopping tourism with Chinese airline partnership

Value Retail promotional image Luxury outlet chain Value Retail is launching a partnership with China Eastern, one of the largest airlines in Mainland China, giving its fliers privileges in return for promotion of its shopping centers. Through this collaboration, China Eastern’s frequent fliers will get three miles for every British pound or euro spent across the collection’s 10 global villages. This collaboration could help convince Chinese consumers on a shopping

Harrods brings milliners in-store to celebrate Royal Ascot

Vivien Sheriff hat British department store Harrods is helping consumers prepare for the summer social season with a millinery event. From June 6-7, the retailer is bringing in experts and designers to assist consumers in picking the perfect topper for their ensembles, whether they are going to the Royal Ascot or a garden party. The walk-in event provides access to all Harrods customers, making it an easy appointment as they