Calling themselves members of “The British Society for the Advancement of the Mini-skirt” these mini-skirt enthusiasts were protesting outside Christian Dior’s premises about the below the knee creations. The Mini-skirt first emerged on the catwalk in 1964 and was reputedly designed by the pen of Mary Quant. She named it after her favorite car and,Continue reading “Wonderful Vintage Photos of London Girls Protesting For Mini-skirts in 1966”
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From Bette Davis to Katharine Hepburn, Here Are 12 Iconic Beauties Who Defined the 1930s Style
At the start of the decade, following the fallout from the Great Depression in America, 1930s fashion as well as all other aspects of normality were profoundly changed. Almost overnight the vivaciousness of the 1920s fashion flapper disappeared, with a sophisticated and more conservative style becoming de rigueur. Moving into the latter half of theContinue reading “From Bette Davis to Katharine Hepburn, Here Are 12 Iconic Beauties Who Defined the 1930s Style”
Ever Wonder Why There’s a Tiny Pocket Above the Regular Ones in the Front of Your Jeans? There Is a Reason…
All jeans have five pockets – not four. But nothing really fits in that tiny pocket. What is that little jeans pocket actually for? Have you ever wonder why that tiny pocket on the front of your jeans exists? Well, wonder no longer. It’s a watch pocket, originally for men who wore pocket watches andContinue reading “Ever Wonder Why There’s a Tiny Pocket Above the Regular Ones in the Front of Your Jeans? There Is a Reason…”
50 Wonderful Photos Showing Women’s Fashion in the 1980s
During World War II, Many Items Were Rationed in the United States, Including Shoes!
During the Second World War, you couldn’t just walk into a shop and buy as much sugar or butter or meat as you wanted, nor could you fill up your car with gasoline whenever you liked. All these things were rationed, which meant you were only allowed to buy a small amount (even if youContinue reading “During World War II, Many Items Were Rationed in the United States, Including Shoes!”
Rare Portrait Photos From the Smith and Telfer Studio in Cooperstown, New York, 1865-1885
Washington G. Smith (1828-1893) and Arthur J. Telfer (1859-1954) spent almost one hundred years photographing people, events, and scenes in and around Cooperstown. At the time of his gift Telfer was 93 years old and was widely thought to be the oldest working photographer in the United States. Washington Smith worked with partners while heContinue reading “Rare Portrait Photos From the Smith and Telfer Studio in Cooperstown, New York, 1865-1885”
This Is What the U.S Army Thought the Soldier of the Future Would Be Like, 1959
Various shots of the “Soldier of the Future” wearing special uniform. The futuristic uniform includes “rocket-powered jump belt”, infrared binoculars and rubber mask and gloves to protect the wearer from nuclear explosions – over-all effect looks like something from “Star Wars”!
The Soviet Dog Spacesuit From the 1960s
Made out of cotton, nylon, rubber and aluminium, this suit is believed to have been worn by Belka and Strelka, the first two dogs to return from space back in 1960. It was used for the USSR’s Korabl-Sputnik 2 mission during the training phase, where the dogs strapped into capsules wearing the suits and launchedContinue reading “The Soviet Dog Spacesuit From the 1960s”
100 Amazing Vintage Photos that Capture Women From Behind Over the Last Century
In the past women were in some ways thought of as being inferior to men. The typical lifestyle among families was for women to stay at home while men worked, and this was the acknowledged as a way of life for both parties. Although certain generalisations still exist much of this has changed. Women theseContinue reading “100 Amazing Vintage Photos that Capture Women From Behind Over the Last Century”
19 Vintage Ads for Fashion Wigs and Hairpieces From the 1960s and 1970s
Everyone remembers the hairstyles of the 60s – afros, long hippy hair and the perfectly bouffanted look all go together to create an incredible era of hair. Whilst you might not have the hair you need for your costume; in the 1960s and ’70s, these fashion wig ads for you to use and complete theContinue reading “19 Vintage Ads for Fashion Wigs and Hairpieces From the 1960s and 1970s”
