1920s socialite

While working as an engineer for the Edison Illuminating Company in Detroit, Henry Ford (1863-1947) built his first gasoline-powered horseless carriage, the Quadricycle, in the shed behind his home. In 1903, he established the Ford Motor Company, and five years later the company rolled out the first Model T. In order to meet overwhelming demand for the revolutionary vehicle, Ford introduced revolutionary new mass-production methods, including large production plants, the use of standardized…

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Norma Shearer in Lady of the Night (1925)

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The fashion aesthetics of the 1920s were grounded in women’s fight for greater freedoms. One of the major aspects where women sought to enjoy more autonomy was in the way they dressed. This led to the emergence of loose flapper dresses and more androgynous-style clothing. The fashion era was characterized by light and airy styles that combined convenience and comfort with liberation. As with every defining moment in fashion history, there were key people who made it possible.