OK, take a minute just to stop, stare and gasp with glee. That's what I did when I ran across these swoon-worthy images of Sterling-Cooper's curvilicious head secretary (via Nerve). I don't know what mad genius came up with the idea to immortalize "Mad Men's" Joan Holloway -- played by the divine Christina Hendricks -- in glorious full color, but I can't think of anyone more deserving of the mid-century pinup treatment. We'll lose the retrograde politics of the show, but we'll take those clothes any day!
The divine Ms. H and her ladies certainly have plenty to do with the '60s fashion revival (and, in fact, those with some dressmaking skills might just be able to translate these into patterns). But why stop there? Don Draper's wardrobe may stop at the gray flannel suit, but I'd still pay to dress him up for work each morning.
Review of season one
"Mad Men" is easily the best new show of the year, a true work of art grounded by sharp social commentary and poetic insights into the American experience.
By Heather Havrilesky, Salon
Review of season two
In its second season, the smooth-talking cads and resilient ladies of "Mad Men" are emboldened and chastened by the tumultuous '60s.
By Heather Havrilesky, Salon
Poster girls
On advertising "Mad Men"
By Michael Schulman, The New Yorker
A blitz that has Don Draper written all over it
On the promotions surrounding "Mad Men"
By Stuart Elliott, The New York Times
15 feminist moments from "Mad Men"
A pointed rebuttal of the claim that "Mad Men" is misogynist, from the women's blog Jezebel.
By Tracie Egan, Jezebel
How "Mad Men" became a style guide
"Mad Men" isn't just reeling in the viewers, it's starting trends
By Graeme Allister, The Guardian
Mad Men yourself
A fun little app that lets you create a "Mad Men" style picture of yourself, complete with briefcase and martini!
Cue the ducks!
The Hobo and The Gypsy: Mad Men, Season 3, Episode 11
Biting through