Bijou Barrington: The Epitome of 1940s Elegance
This post was originally published on this siteBijou Barrington was a celebrated American fashion model who rose to prominence in the 1940s. Known for her […]
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Catherine O’Hara’s Wardrobe Polaroids From the Canadian Sketch Comedy Second City Television
This post was originally published on this siteThe collection of wardrobe polaroids featuring Catherine O’Hara from 1983 captures the actress during her tenure with the […]
Frederick Starke: Elegant Glamour in Post-War British Fashion
This post was originally published on this siteFrederick Starke (1904–1988) was one of Britain’s most successful and influential wholesale couturiers of the mid-20th century. Born […]
Jessica Lange Photographed by Giancarlo Botti in Paris, 1976
This post was originally published on this siteIn December 1976, Italian photographer Giancarlo Botti captured a series of portraits of American actress Jessica Lange in […]
45 Wonderful Color Photos of a Young and Beautiful Jayne Mansfield in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteJayne Mansfield (born Vera Jayne Palmer; April 19, 1933 – June 29, 1967) rose to prominence in the […]
Tilly Tizzani: The Elegant Face of 1960s Italian Chic
This post was originally published on this siteTilly Tizzani (1938–1975) was one of the most prominent Italian top models of the 1960s. She quickly became […]
When Roman Sandals Were in Style in the Late 1960s and Early 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteRoman sandals (also known as gladiator sandals) were a popular fashion trend in the late 1960s and early […]
Capturing Elegance: The Mid-Century Vision of Chaloner Woods
This post was originally published on this siteChaloner Woods (1903–1986) was a masterful British fashion photographer whose work defined the sleek, high-contrast elegance of the […]
Humphrey Bogart Wearing Platform Shoes in “Casablanca” (1942)
This post was originally published on this siteHumphrey Bogart wore platform shoes (also called shoe lifts or wooden platforms strapped to his regular shoes) during […]
Lovely Photobooth Portraits of a Young Girl in the 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteLong before the selfie, there was the photobooth. Behind the tiny velvet curtain of the 1920s, a young […]
30 Vintage Photos That Defined Menswear From the Mid-19th Century
This post was originally published on this siteMenswear in the mid-19th century marked a decisive turn toward the structured sobriety that would define the modern […]
Evan-Picone: Tailoring the Modern American Woman
This post was originally published on this siteEvan-Picone is a seminal name in American fashion, synonymous with the rise of sophisticated, ready-to-wear tailoring for the […]
Brigitte Bauer: A Face That Defined the Sixties
This post was originally published on this siteBrigitte Bauer was a striking German-born fashion model who became one of the most recognizable faces of the […]
A Rare Picture of Jean Harlow on a Pier at Camp Cha-ton-ka in Michigamme, Michigan, Summer 1926
This post was originally published on this siteA rare picture of Harlean (Jean Harlow) on a pier at Camp Cha-ton-ka in Michigamme, Michigan, summer 1926. […]
35 Elegant Photos That Defined Women’s Fashion in the Mid-19th Century
This post was originally published on this siteIn the mid-19th century, women’s fashion was defined by an era of dramatic silhouettes and romantic Victorian ideals. […]
40 Candid Snaps Capture Teenagers’ Styles in the 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1970s teenagers’ styles were a vibrant explosion of self-expression, marking a definitive shift from the structured silhouettes […]
Megan Williams Preparing for the “Mad Hatters Contest” Held at the Sydney Opera House, 1975
This post was originally published on this siteAustralian actress Megan Williams is seen here getting ready for the Mad Hatters Contest that took place at […]
The Art of Elegance: Lucile Manguin’s Designs in the Early 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1899, Lucile Manguin was a distinguished French couturière and gallerist who left a significant mark on the […]
Betty Hutton Modeling for a Bonwit Teller Ice Skating Costume on LOOK Magazine on Dec. 3, 1940
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1940, Betty Hutton wasn’t yet the Paramount Pictures powerhouse we remember from Annie Get Your Gun. She […]
Keith Richards Wearing a “Who the F*ck is Mick Jagger?” Tshirt During the Rolling Stones’ 1975 Tour of the Americas
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1975, Keith Richards famously wore the “Who the F*ck is Mick Jagger?” t-shirt as a tongue-in-cheek joke […]
Elsbeth Juda: The Photographer Who Reimagined British Fashion
This post was originally published on this siteElsbeth Juda (1911–2014) was a pioneering British fashion photographer whose avant-garde vision redefined post-war British style. Best known […]
The Jazz Age in Strips: 35 Candid Photobooth Portraits of Young Women From the 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1920s, the invention of the automated photobooth by Anatol Josepho revolutionized how people captured their own […]
Joy Weston: The Epitome of 1950s High-Fashion Elegance
This post was originally published on this siteJoy Weston was a quintessential high-fashion model of the 1950s and ’60s, epitomizing the era’s transition from rigid […]
Swinging Sixties Style: 30 Stunning Photos of Women in Miniskirts
This post was originally published on this siteIn the mid-to-late 1960s, a fashion phenomenon arrived that would define an entire generation: the miniskirt. Originating from […]
Alice Bruno: The Elegant Muse of Mid-Century Fashion
This post was originally published on this siteAlice Bruno was the embodiment of sophisticated mid-century glamour, a model whose poise and versatility made her a […]