Jean was “a young American Goddess of Paris Couture” – Irving Penn, Vogue photographerJean Patchett (1926–2002) modeled from 1948 until she retired in 1963. Jean did model selectively after 1963 and was available to photographers for special assignments through the 1970s. In the 1980s Jean moved from New York City to La Quinta, CA withContinue reading “30 Amazing Color Photos of Iconic Vogue Model Jean Patchett in the 1950s”
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Victory Rolls: 45 Vintage Photos Showing The Hairstyle That Defined the 1940s Women’s Hairdo
One of the most iconic and recognisable vintage hairstyles has to be Victory Rolls. It’s a women’s hairstyle popular in the 1940s. Characterized by voluminous curls of hair that frame the face, the style is named for the aerobatic maneuver and World War II support efforts in general, and as a reminder of the strengthContinue reading “Victory Rolls: 45 Vintage Photos Showing The Hairstyle That Defined the 1940s Women’s Hairdo”
25 Stunning Photographs of Actress Michelle Pfeiffer in the 1980s and Early 1990s
Michelle Pfeiffer is one of the most popular actresses of the 1980s and 1990s, she has received international acclaim and many accolades for her work in both comedic and dramatic films. She is very well-known for her versatility, and she has grown to become known for portraying unglamorous and nuanced, and emotionally distant characters andContinue reading “25 Stunning Photographs of Actress Michelle Pfeiffer in the 1980s and Early 1990s”
30 Fabulous Photos of Rocker Joan Jett During the 1970s & 1980s
Joan Jett (born Joan Marie Larkin, September 22, 1958) is an American rock singer, songwriter, composer, musician, record producer, and actress. Jett is best known for her work as the frontwoman of her band Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, and for earlier founding and performing with the Runaways, which recorded and released the hit songContinue reading “30 Fabulous Photos of Rocker Joan Jett During the 1970s & 1980s”
Marilyn Monroe’s Final Photo Session: The Last Photos of Marilyn Taken by Allan Grant in 1962
On July 4th 1962, Richard Meryman began an interview with Marilyn. It will be the last!He wanted some photos with the article but Marilyn wasn’t very happy to do an other sitting. But finally, she agreed to do it in her house. The photographer was Allan Grant. Those photos are really the last photos ofContinue reading “Marilyn Monroe’s Final Photo Session: The Last Photos of Marilyn Taken by Allan Grant in 1962”
59 Wonderful Yearbook Photos of Female Students at St. Joseph’s College (Brooklyn, NY) in 1970
St. Joseph’s College (SJC) is a liberal arts college in New York State, with campuses located in the Clinton Hill area of Brooklyn, and in Patchogue, Long Island. Established in 1916 and originally named St. Joseph’s College for Women, the college was founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Brentwood, in response to theContinue reading “59 Wonderful Yearbook Photos of Female Students at St. Joseph’s College (Brooklyn, NY) in 1970”
50 Amazing Vintage Photos From the 1970s Volume 8
22 Vintage Photos of the Early Days of the Miss Universe Pageants in the 1950s
Miss Universe is an annual international beauty pageant that is run by the United States–based Miss Universe Organization. It is one of the most watched pageants in the world with an estimated audience of over 500 million viewers in over 190 territories. Along with Miss World, Miss International, and Miss Earth, Miss Universe is oneContinue reading “22 Vintage Photos of the Early Days of the Miss Universe Pageants in the 1950s”
45 Beautiful Vintage Photos of Natalie Wood From Between the Late 1950s and 1960s
Natalie Wood (born Natalie Zacharenko, July 20, 1938 – November 29, 1981) was an American actress who began her career in film as a child and successfully transitioned to young adult roles. Born in San Francisco to Russian immigrant parents, Wood started acting at age four and was given a co-starring role at age 8Continue reading “45 Beautiful Vintage Photos of Natalie Wood From Between the Late 1950s and 1960s”
50 Amazing Vintage Photos From the 1960s Volume 9
The 1960s (pronounced “nineteen-sixties”, shortened to the “’60s” or the “Sixties” ) was a decade that began on January 1, 1960, and ended on December 31, 1969. The “cultural decade” of the 1960s is more loosely defined than the actual decade. It begins around 1963–1964 with the John F. Kennedy assassination, the Beatles’ arrival inContinue reading “50 Amazing Vintage Photos From the 1960s Volume 9”
