Despite the war, women in the 1940s were still able to create jaw-dropping looks simply by styling their hair. They were encouraged to use their hair to ‘fix’ any flaws in their face. If she had perfect, shiny hair with a good color, she should use it to frame her face. If she had aContinue reading “30 Vintage Photos Defined the 1940s Hairstyles For Women”
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34 Vintage Photos of Joan Crawford’s Personal Life in the 1950s
Born Eve Cohen in 1912 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, American photojournalist Eve Arnold joined Magnum Photos agency in 1951, and became a full member in 1957. Over six weeks in 1948, Arnold learned photographic skills from Harper’s Bazaar art director Alexey Brodovitch at the New School for Social Research in Manhattan, and photographed many of theContinue reading “34 Vintage Photos of Joan Crawford’s Personal Life in the 1950s”
32 Wonderful Vintage Photos Showing Women’s Dresses During the 1970s
Easy to see the 1970s fashion trend was so colorful. Especially for dresses such as evening gowns and skirts. Many women had different dresses for different occasions. They wore evening gowns at home, which were silky smooth, loose fitting and very comfortable. They were also known as ankle sweepers. The hemline was all over theContinue reading “32 Wonderful Vintage Photos Showing Women’s Dresses During the 1970s”
45 Gorgeous Photos of Marie-Hélène Arnaud, The “Face of Chanel”, in the 1950s
Born 1934 in Montmorency in the northern suburbs of Paris, French model and actress Marie-Hélène Arnaud started at Chanel as a house model and rapidly grew to be Coco’s favorite and eventually the directrice at her fashion house. At 24 Arnaud became the public “face of Chanel”. After she left Chanel, Arnaud set herself upContinue reading “45 Gorgeous Photos of Marie-Hélène Arnaud, The “Face of Chanel”, in the 1950s”
35 Handsome Photos of John Travolta During the 1970s and 1980s
John Joseph Travolta (born February 18, 1954) is an American actor and singer. He came to public attention during the 1970s, appearing on the television sitcom Welcome Back, Kotter (1975–1979) and starring in the box office successes Carrie (1976), Saturday Night Fever (1977), Grease (1978), and Urban Cowboy (1980). His acting career declined throughout theContinue reading “35 Handsome Photos of John Travolta During the 1970s and 1980s”
34 Photographs of Women in Punk From Between the Late 1970s and Early 1990s
These rarely seen, personal photographs, taken from Sam Knee’s forthcoming book, Untypical Girls: Styles and Sounds of the Transatlantic Indie Revolution, chart the rise of women in alternative music. From the advent of punk in late-70s Britain to grunge via no wave, indie, and hardcore, Untypical Girls traces the evolution of indie girl styles, and,Continue reading “34 Photographs of Women in Punk From Between the Late 1970s and Early 1990s”
18 Fantastic Photos of Maureen O’Hara’s Naked Horse Ride Scene From the Film “Lady Godiva of Coventry” (1955)
Lady Godiva of Coventry is a 1955 American Technicolor historical drama film, directed by Arthur Lubin. It starred Maureen O’Hara in the title role. The film is set in 11th century England. King Edward the Confessor wants the Saxon Lord Leofric, who rules Coventry, to marry a Norman woman, Yolanda. When he refuses, he isContinue reading “18 Fantastic Photos of Maureen O’Hara’s Naked Horse Ride Scene From the Film “Lady Godiva of Coventry” (1955)”
54 Vintage Photos of Women From Between the 1950s to the 1970s
14 Vintage Photos of a Young Frida Kahlo Taken by Her Father From the 1910s
Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo y Calderón (6 July 1907 – 13 July 1954) was a Mexican painter known for her many portraits, self-portraits, and works inspired by the nature and artifacts of Mexico. Inspired by the country’s popular culture, she employed a naïve folk art style to explore questions of identity, postcolonialism, gender, class, andContinue reading “14 Vintage Photos of a Young Frida Kahlo Taken by Her Father From the 1910s”
20 People Who Got Face to Face With Their Doppelgängers at Museums and Couldn’t Believe Their Eyes
What would you do if you walked around a museum and saw a person in one of the paintings bearing a striking resemblance to you? Get a fright then start excitedly posing for a photo to share with your friends for a laugh? Many people had walked into museums to appreciate artwork, but some ofContinue reading “20 People Who Got Face to Face With Their Doppelgängers at Museums and Couldn’t Believe Their Eyes”
