Fashion
Sustainable Inuit Fashions
The website is here.Designer's Wikipedia page.
Posted By: Paul - Wed Dec 29, 2021 -
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Category: Animals, Ethnic Groupings, Fashion, Regionalism
The Beachette
Esther Brown was granted a patent (No. 2,266,684) in 1938 for the "beachette," which was a wearable beach umbrella. A beachgoer could wear the fabric of the umbrella as a skirt/cape/hat combo. The pole doubled as a cane. When they got to the beach it could all be assembled into an umbrella.The problems I see: a) you've still got to carry the pole; and b) I bet assembling/disassembling the thing was a nuisance.
Cincinnati Enquirer - Jul 8, 1938
Pittsburgh Press - Sep 25, 1938
Posted By: Alex - Mon Dec 13, 2021 -
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Category: Fashion, Inventions, Patents, 1930s
Full-Face Sunglasses
The new trend in sunglasses.I've yet to see someone wearing these out in public, but I'm sure it's only a matter of time before I do.
They're available for $16.99 on Amazon.
Posted By: Alex - Sat Dec 11, 2021 -
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Category: Fashion, Eyes and Vision
The Scarecrow of Tomorrow
Miss Penelope Shoo. A scarecrow with style. On display by the Wonder Bakery exhibit at the 1939 New York World's Fair.
Pittsburgh Press - July 2, 1939
source: The 1939-1940 New York World's Fair, by Bill Cotter
Posted By: Alex - Sat Oct 30, 2021 -
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Category: Fashion, 1930s, Halloween, Yesterday’s Tomorrows
The Girl of the Far Future
This dress wouldn't have been out of place at an awards show in the '80s, or even today. So I'll give Ralph Moni credit for an accurate prediction.
New York Daily News - Mar 10, 1939
Ralph Moni, noted dress designer, made this gown for Helen Meyer to show his idea of the girl of the far future at the Midwest Beauty Trades Show. Charles Book then did his stuff. . . he's a New York hairdress expert. . . and capped Helen with the "futuristic" coiffure.
Posted By: Alex - Mon Oct 25, 2021 -
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Category: Fashion, 1930s, Yesterday’s Tomorrows
Polygamy Porter
Yet another banned beer, to go alone with Alex's batrachian brew. Article here.
The brewer's site, where you can purchase their t-shirt
Posted By: Paul - Mon Oct 18, 2021 -
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Category: Censorship, Bluenoses, Taboos, Prohibitions and Other Cultural No-No’s, Fashion, Marriage, Alcohol
Wearable Soft Toys
From designer Venla Elonsalo.More info: Instagram, venlaelonsalo.com
via @_gastt
Posted By: Alex - Mon Sep 20, 2021 -
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Category: Fashion, Dolls and Stuffed Animals
Pierre Cardin’s Moon Dress
Pierre Cardin unveiled this dress in August 1969, immediately following the first moon landing.It doesn't seem like it would have been possible to sit down while wearing it.
Central New Jersey Home News - Aug 31, 1969
Posted By: Alex - Sun Sep 12, 2021 -
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Category: Fashion, Spaceflight, Astronautics, and Astronomy, 1960s
1965 Vogue Lingerie Feature
To see larger images of every page, go to link.CAUTION: NSFW pop-ups might intervene!
Posted By: Paul - Fri Aug 13, 2021 -
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Category: Animals, Anthropomorphism, Fashion, Underwear, Surrealism, 1960s
“in the Gay Nightlife of Rome, Trouser Parties Are Setting the Pace”
Posted By: Paul - Fri Aug 06, 2021 -
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Category: Fashion, 1960s, Women, United Kingdom
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