A study of Maria Callas

Maria Callas. Her face graces the front of T-shirts designed by Dolce and Gabbana. She was a strong woman, chic and a hint mysterious. This is a little entry dedicated to studying a few aspects of her style.

Maria with Aristotle Onassis. Overall I would say that the one word that describes her personal style is classic.
For those that are familiar with her work, she brought acting back to opera, became the highest paid female opera singer in the world at the time, and went from surviving Nazi occupation in Athens, to moving gracefully between monarchs and business moguls. This is her with her first husband. Maria grew up in New York City, and moved to Athens to study music. By the age of 22 she had her operatic debut, and moved to Italy, where she met her husband, Meneghini.


She was very much in step with her times. Check out this belted tea-length dress[above]. I imagine the flowers might be in yellow. According to her biography by Anne Edward, she was a little less than stylish as a voice student, and her teacher said "Come like that to my class again, and there will be no more classes!" Maria rose to the occassion. Every occassion, really.

Maria coiffs her hair a la Eva Peron (they met once!) just to go swimming. So polished. As are the perma-cat eyes and longer nails. She was called "La Divina" by her audiences in Milan, and the whole world seemed to agree. She was known for not always singing a phrase beautiful way, but a way realistic to her character. Some people didn't like this at first, but then realized it added to the drama unfolding before their eyes. (Check out: Maria Callas, O Mio Babbino Caro on Youtube.com)

This dress seems verstile to me. Floral like spring, but long and form-fitting and flowing like evening wear. Maybe that's just me. (?)

L.B.D. She actually had quite a few all-black stunners up her sleeve. She almost appears Jackie O.-esque with this ensemble. There's something about the way she carries herself.

Maria Callas. La Divina.