Helen Rose: The Queen of Hollywood Glamour
This post was originally published on this siteHelen Rose (1904–1985) was a legendary American costume designer who became one of the most influential figures in […]
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Jayne Mansfield Posing With a Uncle Sam Top Hat to Celebrate the Fourth of July in 1954
This post was originally published on this siteThese portraits of Jayne Mansfield were staged as a holiday-themed pin-up designed to celebrate the Fourth of July. […]
Polaroids of James A. Mahoney as Uncle Sam Taken by Andy Warhol in 1981
This post was originally published on this site “I think the best thing we decided to do is have people come and dress up in […]
Viviane Fauny: The Ethereal Muse of 1970s High Fashion
This post was originally published on this siteActive in the late 1960s and early ’70s, Viviane Fauny was a striking French fashion model who beautifully […]
Vogue Studio Photography From the Late 1940s and Early 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteVogue studio photography in the 1940s and 1950s marked a golden age of fashion imagery, transitioning from dramatic, […]
Brooklyn Stand-Up Mugshots
This post was originally published on this siteBefore the stand-up series began, the New York City Police Department (NYPD) relied on the “Rogues Gallery” (established […]
Portrait of John Owen, the Earliest-Born Person With a Confirmed Date of Birth to Be Photographed, 1843
This post was originally published on this siteJohn Owen (April 16, 1735 – February 24, 1843) was an American centenarian and veteran from Salisbury, Connecticut. […]
George Michael Photographed for “Listen Without Prejudice, Vol.1” (1990)
This post was originally published on this siteAfter the huge success of Faith (1987), George Michael became uncomfortable with being marketed as a sex symbol. […]
Nancy Allen’s Promotional Photo Session by KC Bryant for “I Wanna Hold Your Hand” in 1977
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1977, Nancy Allen did a promotional photo session with photographer KC Bryant in Burbank, California for her […]
30 Stunning Studio Portraits of Guitar Master Jeff Beck in 1985
This post was originally published on this siteJeff Beck (June 24, 1944 – January 10, 2023) was an English guitarist. He rose to prominence as […]
Cyndi Lauper of Blue Angel Posing for a Portrait Session in Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1980
This post was originally published on this siteBefore she became a global solo superstar with She’s So Unusual in 1983, Cyndi Lauper was the frontwoman […]
Irving Penn’s Timeless Vogue Covers of the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteIrving Penn was one of the greatest photographers of the 20th century, and his work for Vogue magazine […]
Gena Rowlands Photographed by Leo Fuchs Posing for Photographic Reinterpretations of Various Paintings, 1964
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1964 “Master Painters” photo session featuring Gena Rowlands and photographer Leo Fuchs was a highly inventive and […]
Women and Crime in Early 20th Century New York City
This post was originally published on this siteIn early 20th century New York City, female criminality was largely driven by socioeconomic survival, systemic discrimination, and […]
Tina Turner Posing on the Eiffel Tower for a Photoshoot, 1989
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1989, Tina Turner stunned the world by climbing the Eiffel Tower in heels for a daring photoshoot […]
Striking Publicity Portraits of Boy George for Virgin Records in the 1980s and 1990s
This post was originally published on this siteBoy George and Virgin Records share a deep history that spans over four decades, marking one of the […]
Don Honeyman: Elegant Master of Mid-Century Fashion Photography
This post was originally published on this siteDon Honeyman (1919–2011) was a talented American-born British photographer renowned for his elegant fashion and portrait photography. He […]
Caroline Reboux: The Queen of Milliners
This post was originally published on this siteCaroline Reboux (1837–1927) was one of the most influential and celebrated milliners in history, often called the “Queen […]
26 Vintage Postcards of Austrian Actress Mia May From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteMia May (born Hermine Pfleger; June 2, 1884 – November 28, 1980) was an Austrian actress and one […]
The Story Behind the Iconic Artwork for The Smiths’ 1985 Studio Album “Meat Is Murder”
This post was originally published on this siteMeat Is Murder is the second studio album by the Smiths, released on 11 February 1985 by Rough […]
Rachel Fitzgerald: The Aristocratic Beauty of 1950s Irish Fashion
This post was originally published on this siteRachel Fitzgerald (1933–1994) was an Irish aristocrat and fashion model who embodied a unique blend of old-world elegance […]
Dramatic Clouds Billowing Over a Texaco Gas Station Along Route 66 in Seligman, Arizona, 1947
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1947, Andreas Feininger made a photograph that might be the single most perfect picture ever made of […]
Outtakes of Kylie Minogue From Her 1990 “Rhythm of Love” Photoshoot
This post was originally published on this siteRhythm of Love is the third studio album by Australian singer Kylie Minogue. It was released in the […]
Jeanne Klein: Elegant Muse of Mid-Century Fashion
This post was originally published on this siteJeanne Klein was a French-American fashion model active in the 1950s, best known for her elegant beauty and […]
A Daguerreotype of Caesar, the Earliest Known Portrait of an African American
This post was originally published on this siteCaesar (c. 1737? – 1852) was an enslaved man in New York who is notable for a surviving […]