1920 pictures

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When World War One ended in 1918, people were obviously happy. So happy in fact that their collective euphoria ultimately influenced the fashion of the time. The era came to be defined by the emergence of vintage fashion, and as you can see from these pictures, it still looks awesome over 90 years later.

The Concise Illustrated History of 1920s Fashion and Style for Women. The trends, silhouettes, dresses, shoes, hats, hairstyles and makeup looks

So, as I talked in my last post about this magnificent era, I thought it would be a nice idea to share some pictures just to get everybody inspired. Next stop: a post on Josephine Baker, a truly style icon.

Today marks the 100th anniversary of Prohibition in America. These stunning photos show how the alcohol ban took effect, from beer being emptied into gutters to the birth of bathtub gin.

c. 1925: Louise Brooks standing by the stairway.

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fuckyeahmodernflapper: Two of the Lane Sisters 1920s