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40 Vintage Portraits of Handsome Victorian Men With Mustaches

To the Victorian gentleman, a hairy upper lip was an essential accessory. The mustache was an affectation the most flattering to the vanity of the young. With it, the boy feels himself a man. It helps him to look old and the look of age is useful in business and inspires confidence. The youth ofContinue reading “40 Vintage Portraits of Handsome Victorian Men With Mustaches”

89 Beautiful Vintage Photos of Singer Françoise Hardy during the 1960s

Françoise Madeleine Hardy (born 17 January 1944) is a French singer and songwriter. Mainly known for singing melancholic sentimental ballads, Hardy has been an important figure in French pop music since her debut, spanning a career of more than fifty years with over thirty studio albums released. She rose to prominence in the early 1960sContinue reading “89 Beautiful Vintage Photos of Singer Françoise Hardy during the 1960s”

45 Vintage Photos of Elvis Presley in 1960, When He Was Leaving the Army and Returning to the States

Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American singer and actor. Dubbed the “King of Rock and Roll”, he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century. His energized interpretations of songs and sexually provocative performance style, combined with a singularly potent mix ofContinue reading “45 Vintage Photos of Elvis Presley in 1960, When He Was Leaving the Army and Returning to the States”

40 Vintage Photos Showing Women’s Fashion in the 1970s

The 1970s was a time when fashion was evolving in many ways. Women had more freedom to express themselves. The 1970s style notably preserved the “hippie” look of the 1960s, yet gave it a more refined, modern look. Additionally, as convenient travel became the norm, fashion gained influences from around the world. New fashion stylesContinue reading “40 Vintage Photos Showing Women’s Fashion in the 1970s”

30 Incredible Photos Showing Cyndi Lauper During the 1980s

Cynthia Ann Stephanie Lauper Thornton (born June 22, 1953) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and activist. Her career has spanned over 40 years. Her album She’s So Unusual (1983) was the first debut album by a female artist to achieve four top-five hits on the Billboard Hot 100—”Girls Just Want to Have Fun”, “TimeContinue reading “30 Incredible Photos Showing Cyndi Lauper During the 1980s”

32 Beautiful Photos of Stevie Nicks in the 1970s

Stephanie Lynn Nicks (born May 26, 1948) is an American singer, songwriter, and producer known for her work with the band Fleetwood Mac and as a solo artist. She is known for her distinctive voice, mystical stage persona and poetic, symbolic lyrics. After starting her career as a duo with her then-boyfriend Lindsey Buckingham, releasingContinue reading “32 Beautiful Photos of Stevie Nicks in the 1970s”

30 Wonderful Vintage Photographs of Women Posing With Their Bicycles

Today’s fashionable “lady cyclist” is likely wearing spandex, skin-tight bicycle shorts. Consider the women of 1894 and their persistence in finding some way to enjoy that new contraption, the bicycle. “What shall we wear?” is a query rising from every channel of woman’s life: for upon each occasion we must be suitably clad to enjoyContinue reading “30 Wonderful Vintage Photographs of Women Posing With Their Bicycles”