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 […]
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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 […]
Greta Plattry: The Elegant Soul of American Knitwear and Sportswear
This post was originally published on this siteGreta Plattry (1909–2006) was a German-American fashion designer known for her elegant yet practical sportswear and knitted separates […]
Amazing Photography by Dennis Hopper in the 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteBefore Dennis Hopper directed Easy Rider (1969) or became the chaotic icon of New Hollywood, he was blacklisted […]
“Adelaide Springett in All Her Best Clothes” – The Story Behind the Haunting Portrait Taken by Horace Warner in 1901
This post was originally published on this siteThe photograph of Adelaide Springett, captured in 1901 by Horace Warner, is one of the most poignant images […]
Outtakes of the Beach Boys at the San Diego Zoo in February 1966 for the Cover of Their “Pet Sounds” Album
This post was originally published on this sitePet Sounds is the eleventh studio album by the Beach Boys, released on May 16, 1966, by Capitol […]
Art Kane: Visionary Eye of American Music and Culture
This post was originally published on this siteArt Kane (1925–1995) was a highly influential American photographer renowned for his bold, cinematic style and iconic images […]
Cool Off With Yvonne Craig
This post was originally published on this siteYvonne Craig was a former professional ballerina who brought a unique grace to her modeling and acting roles, […]
Studio Portraits of Glenda Jackson, ca. 1965
This post was originally published on this siteGlenda Jackson (May 9, 1936 – June 15, 2023) was a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) […]
John Engstead: The Architect of California Glamour
This post was originally published on this siteJohn Engstead (1909–1983) was one of the most influential photographers of Hollywood’s Golden Age, celebrated for blending celebrity […]
Mongol Princess Nirgidma of Torghut With Her Hunting Eagle, 1932
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1932, a powerful and graceful moment was captured by photographer Maynard Owen Williams for The National Geographic […]
The Story Behind the Album Cover for Supertramp’s 1979 Masterpiece “Breakfast in America”
This post was originally published on this siteThe cover of Supertramp’s 1979 album Breakfast in America is a whimsical, Grammy-winning masterpiece that reimagines the New […]