Roecliff & Chapman Model: Elegant British Postwar Ready-to-Wear
This post was originally published on this siteRoecliff & Chapman Model was a British ready-to-wear fashion house active in the late 1940s and ’50s, specializing […]
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David Bowie’s Sphinx Series Photographed by Brian Ward in 1971
This post was originally published on this siteThe Sphinx Series (often referred to as the “Hunky Dory Sphinx” sessions) remains one of the most striking […]
Jean Dawnay: Dior’s Elegant English Muse
This post was originally published on this siteJean Dawnay (1925–2016) was a leading British fashion model of the early 1950s, best known for her work […]
40 Studio Portraits Showcasing Victorian Men’s Facial Hair
This post was originally published on this siteThese studio portraits capture the distinctive and carefully cultivated facial hair styles of Victorian men. From full beards […]
Lucille Ball and Young Accomplices Sitting With Legs Crossed in Los Angeles, 1933
This post was originally published on this siteBefore becoming television’s most famous redhead on I Love Lucy, Lucille Ball was a brunette working model and […]
Johnny Moncada: Elegant Fashion Photographer of 1960s Italy
This post was originally published on this siteJohnny Moncada (1928–2011) was an Italian fashion photographer known for his elegant and sophisticated images that captured the […]
Debbie Gibson’s Classic 1980s Denim Look
This post was originally published on this siteIn the late 1980s, teen pop prodigy Debbie Gibson became a massive style icon, defining the “girl next […]
Toni Hollingsworth: Elegant Face of 1940s Fashion
This post was originally published on this siteToni Hollingsworth was an American fashion model active in the 1940s, known for her refined features and sophisticated […]
In January 1976, Elvis Presley Attended Denver Police Detective’s Funeral, Wearing a Specially Tailored Denver Police Captain’s Uniform
This post was originally published on this siteOn January 28, 1976, Elvis Presley canceled a scheduled recording session at Graceland to attend the funeral of […]
40 Groovy Vintage Photos of Roller Skaters in the 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteThese vintage photos capture the free-spirited energy of roller skaters during the 1970s. From crowded outdoor paths and […]
Victorian Readers: 30 Charming Portraits of People With Books
This post was originally published on this siteThese charming portraits capture Victorian men, women, and children posing thoughtfully with books. In an era when literacy […]
Jeanne Lafaurie: Elegant Parisian Couturière of the Mid-Century
This post was originally published on this siteJeanne Lafaurie (1897–1983) was a French couturière known for her refined and expertly crafted designs. She founded her […]
40 Elegant Studio Portraits of Late 19th Century Wedding Couples
This post was originally published on this siteThese elegant studio portraits capture the formal beauty and quiet dignity of wedding couples in the late 19th […]
Cynthia Korman: Elegant Face of Late-1960s Fashion
This post was originally published on this siteCynthia Korman was an American fashion model active in the late 1960s and early 1970s, known for her […]
Keith Moon of The Who Dressed as Court Jester to Amuse the Children of the Barnardo Day Centre, 1977
This post was originally published on this siteKeith Moon, drummer of The Who rock group, pictured in the Daily Mirror studios, dressed in court jester […]
Portraits of a Young Edith Head in the 1930s and 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteEdith Claire Head (1897–1981) was an American film costume designer. She received a record 35 nominations for the […]
Mechanized Gorilla Headgear Worn by Ray ‘Crash’ Corrigan in “White Pongo” (1945)
This post was originally published on this siteThe mechanized gorilla teeth and head gear worn by Hollywood actor and gorilla impersonator Ray “Crash” Corrigan in […]
Suzy Parker: Iconic Supermodel of the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteSuzy Parker (1932–2003), born Cecilia Ann Renee Parker, was one of the most celebrated American fashion models of […]
40 Vintage Photo Booth Portraits Capturing 1940s Women’s Hairstyles
This post was originally published on this siteThese vintage photo booth portraits offer a charming and intimate glimpse into the hairstyles of women during the […]
Platform Shoes Worn by Mae West
This post was originally published on this siteHollywood legend Mae West was famous for her ultra-glamorous, larger-than-life persona, but she stood barely 5 feet tall. […]
30 Elegant Fashion Portraits of Agneta Darin From the 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteAgneta Darin was a fashion model active in the mid-1960s, known for her refined features and sophisticated presence […]
Love in the Jazz Age: 40 Charming Vintage Photos of 1920s Couples
This post was originally published on this siteThese charming vintage photos capture the romance and spirit of couples during the Jazz Age of the 1920s. […]
Sabine Weiss: Elegant Fashion Photography of the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteAlthough best known as a leading figure of French humanist photography, Sabine Weiss (1924–2021) also created refined and […]
Architects Dressed as Their Own Famous New York City Skyscraper Creations at the 1931 Beaux-Arts Ball
This post was originally published on this siteHeld on January 23, 1931, at the Hotel Astor in New York City, the masquerade gala was organized […]
Vicki Hilbert: Elegant Face of 1960s Fashion
This post was originally published on this siteVicki Hilbert was an American fashion model active in the mid-1960s, known for her refined features and sophisticated […]