Perhaps Hollywood’s most famous sibling rivalry was the supposed one between the two sisters Olivia de Havilland and Joan Fontaine, which became the stuff for the media for decades. 15 months separated in age, the sisters pursued the same career choice, competed for the same Oscar category, even attained some of the same love interests.Continue reading “26 Vintage Photos of Sisters Olivia de Havilland and Joan Fontaine”
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50 Amazing Vintage Photos From the 1960s Volume 8
29 Amazing Jazz Age Fashion Photos by James Abbe
Born 1883 in Alfred, Maine, American photographer James Abbe became known for taking many photographs of theater and movie performers starting in 1917. In the late 1920s, he gained a reputation in news photography, and known for his fashion photography, including celebrated work for American Vogue. Abbe’s most celebrated portraits include his rare double portraitsContinue reading “29 Amazing Jazz Age Fashion Photos by James Abbe”
43 Vintage Photos Showing Headband Styles That Women Often Wore in the 1960s
A headband is a clothing accessory worn in the hair or around the forehead, usually to hold hair away from the face or eyes. Headbands generally consist of a loop of elastic material or a horseshoe-shaped piece of flexible plastic or metal. They come in assorted shapes and sizes and are used for both fashionContinue reading “43 Vintage Photos Showing Headband Styles That Women Often Wore in the 1960s”
40 Amazing Photographs of Grace Jones in the 1980s
Grace Beverly Jones OJ (born 19 May 1948) is a Jamaican model, singer and actress. In 1999, she ranked 82nd on VH1’s 100 Greatest Women of Rock and Roll, and in 2008, she was honored with a Q Idol Award. Jones influenced the cross-dressing movement of the 1980s and has been an inspiration for artistsContinue reading “40 Amazing Photographs of Grace Jones in the 1980s”
40 Beautiful Portrait Postcards Showing Women of the German Cinema Between 1918 and 1933
The Cinema of Germany refers to the film industry based in Germany and can be traced back to the late 19th century. German cinema has made major technical and artistic contributions to film during the period from 1918-1933. Germany witnessed major changes to its identity during the 20th and 21st century. Those changes determined theContinue reading “40 Beautiful Portrait Postcards Showing Women of the German Cinema Between 1918 and 1933”
35 Amazing Colorized Historical Photos
50 Amazing Vintage Photos From the 1950s Volume 8
The 1950s (pronounced nineteen-fifties; commonly abbreviated as the “Fifties” or the ” ’50s”) (among other variants) was a decade that began on January 1, 1950, and ended on December 31, 1959. Throughout the decade, the world continued its recovery from World War II, aided by the post-World War II economic expansion. The period also sawContinue reading “50 Amazing Vintage Photos From the 1950s Volume 8”
Vintage Pre-War Photos Of Women And Their Motorcycles
30 Amazing Portraits of Maori Women With Their Traditional Chin Tattoos From the Early 20th Century
For New Zealand Maori women, the moko kauae, or traditional female chin tattoo, is considered a physical manifestation of their true identity. It is believed every Maori woman wears a moko on the inside, close to their heart; when they are ready, the tattoo artist simply brings it out to the surface. The Maori areContinue reading “30 Amazing Portraits of Maori Women With Their Traditional Chin Tattoos From the Early 20th Century”
