Fashion has come a long way in the last 100 years, beginning with the liberated clothing choices of 1920s flapper girls who could newly vote, loved to dance and were entering a booming post-war ...
How did 1920s fashion help to make the Roaring Twenties roar? Bernice had bobbed her hair; French tennis star Suzanne Lenglen was fueling the sportif craze; the taste for all things Art Deco carried ...
The 1920s were a period of significant social transformation. After WWI, society was ready for something new, and young women began pushing back against the strict expectations that had long defined ...
From glittering beaded flapper dresses to silky pantsuits meant for entertaining at home, a new exhibit celebrates a time when women bobbed their hair, ventured out to speak-easies and dared to ...
The 1920s were a time for radical change, and that included for one's wardrobe. With the end of World War I and a "live fast die young" mantra taken on by the new generation, fashion experienced a ...
The end of 2019 means more than just the beginning of a new decade – it means the Roaring Twenties are back in full swing. When we think of the popular culture of this time period, we might imagine ...
The 1920s made a whole lot of noise. On the precipice of the Great Depression, the decade made its mark on American history with glamorous living and social evolution. World War I had ended. The stock ...
The opening of "The Great Gatsby" has brought a flurry of attention to the fun glamour of 1920s fashion, making it one of the hottest trends. It's gone from the movie to the runways to the street, and ...
In the age before the Roaring Twenties, women were still wearing floor-length dresses. Waists were cinched. Arms and legs were covered. Corsets were standard on a daily basis. Hair was long. The ...
Life in the 1920s was defined by many cultural, political, and economic developments. Jazz music and flapper fashion defined the era's sound and look. The Harlem Renaissance brought popularity to art ...