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The Pin-up Project

Posted on December 6, 2017 by Glamourdaze

Brazilian pin-ups Renata Candido and Karla Stevanatto – In this exclusive interview for Glamourdaze, Brazilian pin-ups Renata Candido and Karla Stevanatto, also known by their nicknames Chubby Pinup and Gia RedHot, tell us the story of the project that has been revolutionized retro market in Brazil. Six months ago, the Brazilian photographic market gained a company specialized in retro and…

Ode to the Sweater

Posted on December 5, 2017 by Glamourdaze

Free vintage 1940s sweater pattern plus photo history – As a treat – here’s a free vintage sweater pattern from 1944, originally published by Paton. Just click on the image to download the pdf and save to your device. The measurements are for 36 bust but with plenty of stretch. Paton’s and Baldwins , defunct since 1961, was one of…

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Color Archive of 1940s War Era Women

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Glamourdaze

Mouth watering color photographs from Sweden – Glamourdaze always gets a little excited when a new excavation emerges of pictorial gems to add to the photo archive of women’s fashion history, and if those photographs are in color .. well then it’s Christmas come early ! Most of the color slides were taken during World War Two. Sweden was neutral during…

1920’s Winter Fashion from Paris

Posted on November 23, 2017 by Glamourdaze

Fashion Report 1926 – Designer Winter Frocks- The tendency to be tailored is favored by the top designers in Paris this season. Straight line models with long sleeves, either fitting snugly to the arm or slightly full, are particularly appropriate for the street and for informal afternoon wear. These dresses are exceedingly smart in silhouette when worn with the new…

Max Factor Make-up Masterclass 1931

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Glamourdaze

The make-up masters 1930’s beauty secrets – To some women the new word “make-up” may only mean the application of powder, or powder and rouge, or perhaps powder, rouge and lipstick. To others, make-up may only mean the theatrical use of cosmetics. Neither impression is correct, and both have therefore resulted in the wrong use of cosmetics by thousands of…

Max Factor – The Art of 1950s Eye Makeup

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Glamourdaze

Eye cosmetic tips from Max Factor- How to make up small eyes With Eyebrow pencil, draw a fine line just above and just below the lashes of the upper and lower lids. Soften this line by blending with the fingertip until it becomes a shadow. This brings the eye into greater relief, magnifying its size. Apply Mascara to the lashes….

1940s Fashion – Pre-Dior Silhouettes of 1942

Posted on November 13, 2017 by Glamourdaze

Pre-New Look experiments in dresses – An interesting image from 1942 Vogue, specifically the skirt on the left. Very Christian Dior, some five years before the advent of his Corolle collection. There’s a new look at night ( here in translucent black). The dress is short – the cut and the fabric formal. Made more so, by important gloves and…

1940s Fashion in magical Kodachrome color

Mama don’t take my Kodachrome away

Posted on November 7, 2017 by Glamourdaze

1940s fashion in magical Kodachrome color – There is an era captured in photography which engenders more nostalgia perhaps than any other in the 20th century and these are the Kodachrome years. Kodachrome film was a 35 mm film or transparency containing three layers producing the primary colors. Like their black and white counterparts, the emulsion coatings were black and…

Flapper defends daring frocks

Posted on November 3, 2017 by Glamourdaze

by film Actress Betty Blythe – 1926 A feisty 1920s Flapper takes a critical look at herself and the emancipation of women’s attire. Though Miss Betty Blythe claims to wear daring dresses herself, she feels she cannot shut her eyes to some facts. She does however make a strong case in favour of a woman’s right to wear what she…

Iconic Flapper Witches of the 1920s

Posted on October 26, 2017 by Glamourdaze

The Ipswich hosiery ads of the mid 1920s – Ipswich hosiery began with a group of women in Suffolk Ma in the 19th century. By the 1920s the Ipswich hosiery mills were among the top selling machine wash stockings in the US, alongside brand leaders such as Holeproof and Luxite. Their Halloween ads which appeared in 1924 became a seasonal…

The Pin-up Project

Ode to the Sweater

Color Archive of 1940s War Era Women

1920’s Winter Fashion from Paris

Max Factor Make-up Masterclass 1931

Max Factor – The Art of 1950s Eye Makeup

1940s Fashion – Pre-Dior Silhouettes of 1942

Mama don’t take my Kodachrome away

Flapper defends daring frocks

Iconic Flapper Witches of the 1920s

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