Wartime austerity led to restrictions on the number of new clothes that people bought and the amount of fabric that clothing manufacturers could use. Women working on war service adopted trousers as a practical necessity. The United States government requisitioned all silk supplies, forcing the hosiery industry to completely switch to nylon. In March 1942Continue reading “53 Gorgeous Color Photos Showing 1940s Female Fashion”
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30 Amazing Photos of Female Combatants in the Spanish Civil War
During the first few days of the Spanish Civil War, women played an integral role in the spontaneous uprising that prevented the immediate success of the Nationalist coup. Around one thousand of these women went on to join the militias who fought at the front. Women also played an important role in the defense ofContinue reading “30 Amazing Photos of Female Combatants in the Spanish Civil War”
Futuristic Fashion Designs by André Courrèges from the 1960s
André Courrèges (9 March 1923 – 7 January 2016) was a French fashion designer. He was particularly known for his streamlined 1960s designs influenced by modernism and futurism, exploiting modern technology and new fabrics. Courrèges defined the go-go boot and along with Mary Quant, is one of the designers credited with inventing the miniskirt.
Vintage Portraits of 30 Beautiful Young Actresses on Cigarettes Tobacco Cards From the Early 1900s
Tobacco cards were first included in cigarette packs in the 1870s, with the purpose of stiffening each pack to lessen the chance that it would be crushed or bent. It wasn’t long before some enterprising soul saw their potential for brand promotion and a new advertising medium was born. By the mid-1880s, manufacturers were printingContinue reading “Vintage Portraits of 30 Beautiful Young Actresses on Cigarettes Tobacco Cards From the Early 1900s”
40 Stunning Photos of Elizabeth Montgomery in the 1960s and Early 1970s
Born 1933 in Los Angeles, California, American film, stage, and television actress Elizabeth Montgomery whose career spanned five decades. She is best remembered for her leading role as Samantha Stephens on the television series Bewitched. Montgomery began her career in the 1950s with a role on her father’s television series Robert Montgomery Presents, and wonContinue reading “40 Stunning Photos of Elizabeth Montgomery in the 1960s and Early 1970s”
17 Vintage Tennis Style Photos From Between 1900s and 1920s
Tennis is a racket sport that can be played individually against a single opponent (singles) or between two teams of two players each (doubles). Each player uses a tennis racket that is strung with cord to strike a hollow rubber ball covered with felt over or around a net and into the opponent’s court. TheContinue reading “17 Vintage Tennis Style Photos From Between 1900s and 1920s”
30 Gorgeous Photos of Sharon Stone Taken by Peter Duke in 1983
Sharon Vonne Stone (born March 10, 1958) is an American actress, producer, and former fashion model. Known for primarily playing femme fatales and women of mystery on film and television, she became one of the most popular sex symbols of the 1990s and is the recipient of various accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award, aContinue reading “30 Gorgeous Photos of Sharon Stone Taken by Peter Duke in 1983”
22 Stunning Photos of Actress Neile Adams, the First Wife of Steve McQueen
Ruby Neilam Salvador Adams (born 1932), known professionally as Neile Adams, is a Filipina-American actress, singer, and dancer who made more than 20 appearances in films and television series between 1952 and 1991. Adams was born in Manila in 1932, daughter of José Arrastia, the maternal great-grandfather of Enrique Iglesias. She reportedly never met herContinue reading “22 Stunning Photos of Actress Neile Adams, the First Wife of Steve McQueen”
36 Vintage Portrait Photographs of 30 Contestants From the Very First Miss Universe Pageant, 1952
Miss Universe 1952, the 1st Miss Universe pageant, was held on 28 June 1952 at the Long Beach Municipal Auditorium in Long Beach, California, USA. 30 contestants competed for the crown. The first winner of the pageant was 17-year-old Armi Kuusela of Finland, who was crowned by actress Piper Laurie. An ad for Miss UniverseContinue reading “36 Vintage Portrait Photographs of 30 Contestants From the Very First Miss Universe Pageant, 1952”
