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Flappers on Film: Vintage Kodak footage in ColorFlappers on Film: Vintage Kodak footage in Color

Flappers, the wild and young generation of the 1920's are back with us once more. Captured by the medium of colored film, several actresses of 1922 are shown HERE in self conscious poses, gestures and movements. Kodak film experiments of that era recorded for us a generation that is now long gone,…

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25Aug2010

Pioneers in California Fashion: Peggy Hunt and the Affliliated FashionistsPioneers in California Fashion: Peggy Hunt and the Affliliated Fashionists

California fashion industry was well under way by the 1920's. Los Angeles had found its niche in two important local businesses: Hollywood and Tourism. This meant that by creating a strong brand identification with both the luxury of resort and sun sports, along with Hollywood and the glamour asso…

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21Aug2010

1940's Hawaiian styles and Lauren Bacall1940's Hawaiian styles and Lauren Bacall

Audree Gay Creations, California, c. late 1930's through 1940'sI saw the Alfred Shaheen exhibit of Hawaiian fashions recently and it brought to mind this sultry gown in an aloha print fabric. The fashion styling blends a bit of Pacific sarong skirt with a mainland cowl neck top. A flash of midriff…

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12Aug2010

Vintage Fashion: 1950's Shelf BustVintage Fashion: 1950's Shelf Bust

The shelf bust in vintage fashion is always a fun style to see. It is nearly daring, a bit outrageous, and always eye-catching. A recent blog post by Gertie on shelf bustlines presented a great gallery of styles that show a variety of versions. Many are draped, a few are pleated.I remembered thi…

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02Aug2010
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