Mad Men returns for its sixth season tonight, and we caught up with the show's stars at the AMC hit's big premiere party last month. Check out Jon Hamm talking about his love for the cast, Christina Hendricks revealing which mad men she admires, and Elisabeth Moss on what it's been like to watch her character, Peggy, grow up.
Find out more, from them and other cast members, before season six premieres tonight at 9 p.m. / 8 p.m. Central.
Why does it feel like years since we've seen the Mad Men cast? Don, Peggy, Joan, and the whole crew are coming back this weekend, but before they do, make sure you're fully up to speed on where everyone left off. After all, last season produced quite a bit of upheaval. Some characters are no longer with Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce, and others are no longer with us on earth (RIP Lane Pryce). Without further ado, previously on Mad Men . . .
Mad Men is back, which means we'll be spending a majority of the night envying the winged liner and nude lips on January Jones and Jessica Paré . . . and then practicing both looks on ourselves. The mod beauty in the series makes a gorgeous girls' night out look. So grab some gel liner and a creamy concealer, and learn how to pull this one off when you watch now. On Kirbie: Club Monaco top.
Sunday is the season premiere of Mad Men, and we can't wait to find out how things turn out for Peggy, Joan, Megan, and the rest of the women from the show. The series explores what it was like for women in the '60s and how that was connected to the world of advertising. When it comes to the history of our gender, nothing is quite as fascinating and disturbing as the history of advertising as it relates to women. Vintage ads for, about, and featuring the fairer sex range from retro-cute to scarily sexist with their portrayal of women. But we like to look back at these vintage ads for everything from cocktails to underwear to feminine hygiene products to remember how far we've come as well as how far we are from where we need to be in the world of advertising. Plus, a lot of these old ads are so backwards and ridiculous, you have to laugh. So take a trip back in time with us to see what ad execs of the past thought women would want!
Sunday Mad Men returns, and we've got our cocktails in hand for the much-anticipated season 6 premiere. Don Draper might be the star talent of Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce, but Joan, Peggy, Betty, Trudy, Megan, and the rest of the ladies of the show have always intrigued us. We love their quippy one-liners on life, love, and sex even more than their stylish retro fashions. Check out some of our favorite witty words of wisdom from the women of Mad Men from all the seasons, and let us know what your favorites are in the comments!
Mad Men returns with its sixth season this weekend, but we haven't known much about the new episodes — until now. AMC unveiled shots of the premiere, which is titled "The Doorway." So what hints do the new pictures provide? Well there's a clear shot of the company Christmas party, some toasting for Don and Megan (to a new year, perhaps?), and a shot of Megan in a familiar beach hat (maybe it's a Winter vacation). The wait is almost over, but until then, check out all the new pictures from the season!
— Additional reporting by Becky Kirsch
Job hunting seemed a lot simpler way back when. Redditor Ezeeeek shared his grandfather's résumé from the 1950s, which the Reddit user claims garnered his grandpa 12 jobs before he even graduated from college. "Apparently just the fact that it was typed made it enough to stand out," says Ezeeeek. Handwritten résumés? How quaint!
It's interesting to see how job search has evolved over the decades. For example, the vintage résumé offered up information that we would never see in the modern CV, such as height and weight, which we leave out today to avoid discrimination.
It almost puts our overly padded résumés stuffed with tired phrases like "self-starter" and "team player" to shame, doesn't it?
If you're sweet on Mad Men's '60s-style set design but aren't sure how to interpret the look for your home, we're here to help! We have three decor finds inspired by the iconic midcentury pieces we spotted on the set – no flea market trolling necessary!
Colorful glass vessels were used a lot in '60s interiors. We saw these navy-blue beauties in Pete and Trudy Campbell's home in season five and were tickled to find these aquamarine Sultan Canisters ($30 each) at Z Gallerie. We're tempted to display a colorful collection of them like Jonathan Adler did at the Parker Palm Springs.
Keep reading to discover more modern Mad Men finds, and watch the video to see how we'd style them!
The much-anticipated season six premiere of Mad Men airs Sunday, and we can't wait to see what's in store for the gang at Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce and beyond. Ever since Don Draper proposed to Megan in the season four finale, we've been hoping for a Mad Men wedding. Unfortunately, we didn't get to see Don and Megan's nuptials, but we're still going to dream of a '60s-era wedding that takes its cues from the TV show. If you're as big of a fan as we are, check out these swingin' ways to incorporate Mad Men into your big day.
Thank goodness Mad Men returns for its sixth season this Sunday; any longer, and I might have taken up a three-martini lunch habit. I am giddy at the return of retro style and classic cocktails. Even as it evolves, the 1960s-set show always shines a compelling lens on American cocktail culture. Celebrate the return of this tribute to classic libations by mixing up a drink (or three) featured on the show.
