Elegance in Frame: The Timeless Photography of Gene Laurents
This post was originally published on this siteGene Laurents was a distinguished American photographer whose work in the mid-20th century became synonymous with timeless elegance […]
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Two Well-Dressed Gents and Their Equally Dapper Dog in Stockholm, Sweden, ca. 1880s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the bustling streets of 1880s Stockholm, two well-dressed gentlemen strolled confidently, their attire reflecting the fashions of […]
Freedom on Wheels: 1920s Women and the Automobile
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1920s marked a radical shift in social norms, and nothing captured this newfound independence better than the […]
Michael Sherard: The Architect of Post-War Elegance
This post was originally published on this siteMichael Sherard (1910–1998) was a prominent British couturier and a leading figure in the London fashion scene during […]
“Heart-and-Dagger” Sweaters Fashion From the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteThe “bleeding heart” or “heart-and-dagger” sweaters were an iconic novelty fashion of the 1940s. The style is attributed […]
In 1997, Nicolas Cage Participated in Several Costume Tests for Tim Burton’s Unproduced Film “Superman Lives”
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1996, Warner Bros. began developing Superman Lives, a bold attempt to reboot the franchise following the critical […]
Throwback to Grace Kelly’s Iconic 1956 Wedding Dress
This post was originally published on this siteThe wedding dress of Grace Kelly, worn during her wedding to Rainier III, Prince of Monaco on April […]
Captivating Vintage Photos That Define ’30s Street Fashion
This post was originally published on this siteStreet fashion in the 1930s underwent a dramatic shift from the boyish “flapper” silhouettes of the previous decade […]
Jackie Stoloff: The Quintessential Muse of 1950s High Fashion
This post was originally published on this siteJacqueline “Jackie” Stoloff was a celebrated model in the high-fashion world of the late 1940s and early ’50s, […]
Key-Book Portraits of Ida Lupino for Use in Promotion of Her Second Film for Paramount, “Come On Marines!” (1934)
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1934 pre-Code comedy-adventure Come On, Marines!, 16-year-old Ida Lupino plays the female lead, Esther Smith-Hamilton. The […]
Evelyn Hofer: Capturing the Soul of Style Through a Still Lens
This post was originally published on this siteEvelyn Hofer’s approach to fashion photography was characterized by a profound sense of stillness and structural integrity that […]
30 Glamorous Photos of a Young Dorothy Malone in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1940s, Dorothy Malone (January 29, 1924 – January 19, 2018) was a brunette “good girl” of […]
Leonie Vernet: A Quintessential Muse of French Couture
This post was originally published on this siteLeonie Vernet (1934–1993) was an iconic French fashion model who epitomized the peak of mid-century haute couture. With […]
Victor Stiebel: The Architect of Romantic Elegance
This post was originally published on this siteVictor Stiebel (1907–1976) was a prominent South African-born British fashion designer who became a leading figure in London’s […]
A Gallery of 50 Glamorous Photos of a Very Young and Beautiful Diane Lane in the 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteDiane Lane (born January 22, 1965) is an acclaimed American actress. Her accolades include nominations for an Academy […]
Katherine Cassidy: The Grace of Mid-Century High Fashion
This post was originally published on this siteIn the mid-20th century, Katherine Cassidy was a celebrated fashion model who epitomized the refined glamour of the […]
Gérard Albouy: The Artist Behind the Avant-Garde Hat Designs
This post was originally published on this siteGérard Albouy (1912–1985) was a prominent French artist and milliner who left an indelible mark on the world […]
Glamorous Photos of Tippi Hedren Taken by Genevieve Naylor in 1954
This post was originally published on this siteBefore she became the famous “Hitchcock Blonde,” Tippi Hedren had a highly successful career as a fashion model […]
Dolly Parton Photographed by Mario Casilli, 1987
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1987, the renowned celebrity photographer Mario Casilli captured an iconic series of portraits of Dolly Parton. These […]
30 Beautiful Portraits of European Women in Kimonos From the Early 1900s
This post was originally published on this siteDuring the early 1900s, Europe was swept by a craze known as Japonisme, a profound fascination with Japanese […]
This Whaling Suit From Greenland, Made Sometime Before 1834
This post was originally published on this siteThis whaling suit from Greenland, crafted sometime before 1834, reflects the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the Inuit people. […]
Françoise Hardy Photographed by Steve Schapiro in Venice, Italy in September 1966
This post was originally published on this siteIn September 1966, the legendary American photojournalist Steve Schapiro captured a series of iconic, candid portraits of the […]
Jean Moral: The Pioneer of Spontaneous Elegance
This post was originally published on this siteJean Moral (1906–1999) was a visionary French photographer and illustrator who fundamentally transformed the aesthetics of fashion photography […]
Kate Moss: The Lost Polaroids in 1991 and Found Again in 2020
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1991, Michel Haddi photographed Kate Moss in a quiet London studio for what was meant to be […]
Fabulous Photos of a Young Faye Dunaway Taken by Jerry Schatzberg
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1956, Jerry Schatzberg opened his own studio as an independent photographer. By 1958, he was hired to […]