The Roaring Twenties

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Jeanne Lanvin

April 11, 2013by sarahfmcg 1 Comment

Jeanne-Marie Lanvin, a French designer born in Paris January 1st, 1867 and died July 6th 1956, founded the Lanvin fashion house. She was one of the most significant fashion designers […]

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Robe de Style

April 10, 2013by sarahfmcg Leave a comment

The robe de style dress, also called the basque dress, was created by Jeanne Lanvin during the early twenties. A throwback to the 18th century, the robe de style dress involves […]

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Women's Fashion

The Great Gatsby 2013

April 10, 2013by sarahfmcg 1 Comment

 The 2013 film The Great Gatsby, costumed by Catherine Martin, at first glance seems to show the luxurious and vivacious nature of twenties fashion – the trailer reveals a taste of […]

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Chicago

April 10, 2013by sarahfmcg Leave a comment

The musical Chicago portrays the sensuous and glamorous yet gritty lives of those living in the Windy City during the Roaring Twenties. A story of murder, adultery, booze and jazz, […]

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Men’s Fashion

February 7, 2013by sarahfmcg Leave a comment

During the twenties, menswear experienced a significant progression. The pre-World War I, Victorian, conservative suits of the past gave way to more masculine suits, each fitted to the wearer. Before, […]

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Men's Fashion

Women’s Fashion: CHANEL

February 7, 2013by sarahfmcg 1 Comment

GABRIELLE CHANEL (1883 – 1971) Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, a French fashion designer, set the epitome for twenties fashion. Inspired by menswear, she pioneered the “little boy” look […]

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Women's Fashion

Woman’s Fashion: The Flapper

February 7, 2013by sarahfmcg Leave a comment

  THE FLAPPER The most well known image of the twenties is that of the flapper, which did not emerge until 1926. Although flappers were a central part of twenties […]

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Women's Fashion

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