the jewel thief

"I knew how to dress,"
said Ms. Payne.

"I never did like ruffles and frills.
I just like a simple-cut fine material
that moves when I move."No one sums up
fashion better than:

Doris Payne

The now 77 yr old thief
recounts her 5-decades of
stealing diamonds.

Doris pocketed her first
diamond at 27 and says
the trick of the trade
is pure & simple:

grace and elegance

She cited gone with the wind
as her inspiration to dress so
immaculate and chic.

nothing too elaborate.
a wide-brimmed hat
or a well-cut dress
would do the
trick.other possible influences?

Maggie Cheung in Irma Vep. 1996
Louis Feuillade's Les Vampires. 1915
and Bonnie Parker of Bonnie & Clyde. 1967