There’s no denying that the ’60s were one of the most impactful eras in fashion. Setting the tone for modern style, the decade revolutionised womenswear with bold colours, striking cuts and a rebelliously youthful attitude. So, it comes as no surprise that 50 years on, key trends from the time continue to influence designers, stylistsContinue reading “24 Wonderful Photos Showing Women’s Fashion During the 1960s”
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23 Rare and Stunning Color Portrait Photos of French Women from the 1920s
French photographer Gustave Gain (1876-1945) was born in Cherbourg, France on June 27, 1876. As a chemist he keens on photography and related technical achievements. After the invention of the Autochrome by the Lumière brothers, Gustave is actively engaged in color photograph. Gustave Gain loves the beach. In the summer, he spent much time withContinue reading “23 Rare and Stunning Color Portrait Photos of French Women from the 1920s”
15 Vintage Photos of Famous Musicians at Play
Rarely Seen Photographs of a Young David Bowie Posed for the Cover of His Debut Album
In 1967, a 20-year-old David Jones decided to change his name to avoid confusion with the lead singer of the Monkees. He decided on ‘Bowie’. By this time, Jones had been playing music for five years, appearing in and out of various bands, singing rock and roll at local youth gatherings, any pub that wouldContinue reading “Rarely Seen Photographs of a Young David Bowie Posed for the Cover of His Debut Album”
40 Stunning Photos of Dolly Parton From the 1960s to the 1980s
Born 1946 in Pittman Center, Tennessee, American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, actress, author, businesswoman, and philanthropist Dolly Parton is known primarily for her work in country music. After achieving success as a songwriter for others, Parton made her album debut in 1967 with Hello, I’m Dolly. With steady success during the remainder of theContinue reading “40 Stunning Photos of Dolly Parton From the 1960s to the 1980s”
19 Vintage Photos and the Story of Mary Hopkin Met The Beatles in London in 1968
The singer Mary Hopkin’s appearance on television talent show “Opportunity Knocks” was broadcast on May 5, 1968. Her performance led to a contract with The Beatles’ Apple Records, and the multi-million selling debut single Those Were The Days. The edition of “Opportunity Knocks” was shown just two days after Hopkin’s 18th birthday. The program showcasedContinue reading “19 Vintage Photos and the Story of Mary Hopkin Met The Beatles in London in 1968”
40 Vintage Photos Showing What Stylish Women Wore in the 1940s
In a nutshell 1940s women’s fashion were about creating a certain silhouette. Wide padded shoulders, nipped in high waist tops, and a-line skirts that came down to the knee. This was the everyday shape for clothing from suits to dresses, even pants had a similar shape. Check out these vintage snapshots to see women’s fashionContinue reading “40 Vintage Photos Showing What Stylish Women Wore in the 1940s”
34 Vintage Photos of Women Archers From the Mid-20th Century
32 Glamorous Photos of Wedding Dresses Worn By Famous Beauties in the 1950s
The 1950s was the boom period of dresses and gowns, and wedding dresses in this period were no exception! Tea length wedding gowns and Rockabilly swing dresses, tulle ballgowns, and elegant lace long sleeve dresses are only a few of the 1950s wedding dresses that are popular again today. Elizabeth Taylor, Brigitte Bardot, Audrey Hepburn,Continue reading “32 Glamorous Photos of Wedding Dresses Worn By Famous Beauties in the 1950s”
23 Vintage Photos of Singer Wayne Cochran
Blue-eyed soul singer Wayne Cochran was born in 1939 in Thomaston, Georgia. He started his first band in 1955 and was kicked out of high school for refusing to cut his flamboyant pompadour hairstyle. Cochran recorded his debut single, My Little Girl, for the Scottie label in 1959. He went on to record a slewContinue reading “23 Vintage Photos of Singer Wayne Cochran”
