Bold Face explores the cult of celebrity and the styles, trends and brands that stars show off in movies, at events and living their daily lives. To be considered for inclusion please contact Senior Editor, Deirdre Carroll.


Mickey Rourke is the man of the hour. Despite his 20 years in show biz and starring roles in classic 80’s films like “Body Heat” and “ 9½ Weeks,” the veteran actor has finally won some critical acclaim for his work. After a 14 year sabbatical, Rourke won the Best Actor Globe for his role as Randy “The Ram” Robinson in “The Wrestler” and he is loyal to those who have stood by him. He has reportedly worn the Press sunglass in crystal from Sama Eyewear to at least six red carpet events in the past month…






2008 must have been the year for troubled stars to overcome their sordid pasts and rock the movie world. Robert Downey Jr.’s comeback happened faster than Rourke’s but his role as African-American soldier Kirk Lazarus in the comedy “Tropic Thunder” further solidified his place as one of the most versatile actors in Hollywood. Wearing John Varvatos sunglasses, style V739, in gunmetal from Base Curve, Downey took on the Globes’ red carpet as a nominee for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role for the film...





Tom Hanks is without a doubt Hollywood royalty. In recent years he has spent just as much time, if not more, behind the screen as a producer, director and writer, as on it. His Globes’ win for the production of HBO’s “John Adams” series, nominated for best mini-series, proves his talent is just as formidable even when the audience doesn’t see him. Prior to winning his Golden Globe, Hanks walked the red carpet in the Sheldrake by Oliver Peoples from the Resort 09 collection…






She may have lost the Best Supporting Actress Television statue to Laura Dern but actress Melissa George, nominated for her role as therapy patient Laura in HBO’s hit series “In Treatment,” definitely knows how to win some swag. Here she is at the Four Seasons Hotel on Jan. 10 in Beverly Hills, wearing the Balenciaga 31 sunglass from Sàfilo at the Solstice Sunglass Boutique, part of the 7th Annual HBO Luxury Lounge in honor of the award show.