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 Fabulous Photos Showing 1960s Women’s Fashion”
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54 Amazing Photos Show Everyday Life in the U.S. During the 1940s
Everyday life in the United States during the 1940s was shaped largely by World War II, which had profound impacts on the home front. The early part of the decade saw families adjusting to wartime realities, with many men enlisting or being drafted into military service. Women stepped into roles that were traditionally held byContinue reading “54 Amazing Photos Show Everyday Life in the U.S. During the 1940s”
45 Stunning Black and White Photos of Actress Deborah Kerr in the 1940s and 1950s
Born 1921 in Glasgow, Scottish film, theatre and television actress Deborah Kerr had her first film role in the British production Contraband in 1940. During her career, she won a Golden Globe Award for her performance as Anna Leonowens in the musical film The King and I (1956) and a Sarah Siddons Award for herContinue reading “45 Stunning Black and White Photos of Actress Deborah Kerr in the 1940s and 1950s”
Elsie Ferguson: One of the Most Beautiful Actresses in Edwardian Era
Starting as a 17 year old chorus girl, American stage and film actress Elsie Louise Ferguson (1885-1961) progressed through a number of productions to become a leading lady and Broadway star by 1909. In 1917 with some persuasion in the form of a $5,000 a week contract, Elsie Ferguson began acting in films. Her salaryContinue reading “Elsie Ferguson: One of the Most Beautiful Actresses in Edwardian Era”
Amazing Photos of Elspeth Beard, the First British Woman to Ride a Motorcycle Around the World
In an age before sat-nav, internet, email and mobile phones – and in an age when women hardly ever traveled alone to adventurous countries – Elspeth Elspeth achieved something that is still remarkable today. In 1982, Beard embarked on a two-year solo journey that would take her around the world on her beloved motorbike –Continue reading “Amazing Photos of Elspeth Beard, the First British Woman to Ride a Motorcycle Around the World”
27 Beautiful Colorized Photos of Edwardian Girls From the Early 20th Century
46 Wonderful Photos of Singer Dusty Springfield in the 1960s
Born 1939 as Mary Isobel Catherine Bernadette O’Brien in West Hampstead, English pop singer and record producer Dusty Springfield learned to sing at home, she joined her first professional group, The Lana Sisters, in 1958, and two years later formed a pop-folk vocal trio, The Springfields, with her brother Tom Springfield and Tim Field. TheyContinue reading “46 Wonderful Photos of Singer Dusty Springfield in the 1960s”
30 Wonderful Vintage Portrait Photos of the Dare Sisters, Phyllis and Zena, From the Early 20th Century
Two of the most stunning and popular actresses of Edwardian England were the sisters Dare, Phyllis (1890–1975) and Zena (1887–1975), who for decades delighted audiences in London’s West End and on tour. At the height of their fame, their likenesses graced hundreds of picture postcards, which were sold across the country. As a boy, theContinue reading “30 Wonderful Vintage Portrait Photos of the Dare Sisters, Phyllis and Zena, From the Early 20th Century”
Cléo de Mérode: The Glamorous Dancer and Model of the Belle Époque
Born 1875 in Paris, French dancer and model Cléo de Mérode was sent to study dance the age of eight, and made her professional debut at age eleven. Mérode became renowned for her glamour even more than for her dancing skills. A particular new hairstyle she chose to wear became the talk of Parisian womenContinue reading “Cléo de Mérode: The Glamorous Dancer and Model of the Belle Époque”
