1920s burlesque

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Born Frances Yvonne Bacon in Los Angeles, California in 1910, American burlesque dancer and actress Faith Bacon rised to stardom peaked in C...

Flappers who were women in the 1920s that engaged in the city nightlife. They broke all kinds of beauty standards. They showed their ankles and knees. They cut their hair in short man-like bobs and wore makeup. Women like flappers gained a boost of confidence, so they could now enjoy the activities they wanted to participate in. Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, french fashion designer, popularized the new look not only in France but America as well.

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Joan Crawford photographed by Roth Harriet Louise, 1926.

Luckily for us today, the handless look in fashion never caught on, though I do like her hat! From La Revue des Folies Bergere, 1924. costumes designed by Erte.

Eleanor and Carla Gutchrlein, dancers and flappers, in 1920s

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