1920s hollywood glamour

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Glamour

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Whilst doing research for my post on Alla Nazimova, I stumbled across some beautiful pictures of Natacha Rambova, I had only vaguely heard of her, I decided to investigate further and found that she had a fascinating story. I was also blown away by her style, this woman clearly had elegance, style and artistic talent dripping from her fingertips which makes her a perfect model for this era in history, and she certainly knew how to work a turban... Rambova was born Winifred Shaughnessy in…

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.

Carole Lombard