Greasers of the 1950s: Styles, History and Vintage Photo_2Q
The emergence of the “greaser” look in 1950s America can be attributed to influential figures like Elvis Presley and James Dean. This style, characterized by slick-backed hair, cuffed jeans, leather jackets, and a strong association with automobiles, became widely popular….
Remembering the Miniskirt: A Glimpse into 1960s Miniskirt Fashion and Feminine Rebellion _2Q
In the swinging decade of the 1960s, a revolution was underway. The miniskirt, an audacious and provocative garment, burst onto the fashion scene, captivating women and challenging societal norms. With its hemline daringly rising above the knee, the miniskirt became…
Shorts With Crop Top: The Favorite Summer Style of ’40s Young Women_2Q
What did young beach-loving women wear in the summer? Crop tops! The crop top or bolero top came down only to the lower rib cage, exposing about 2 inches of midriff! They were often worn with shorts. Midriff tops, as…
40 Cool Photos of Boston Girls of the 1970s_2Q
The idea that 1970s fashion was an expression of one’s personality replaced the everyone-follow-the-famous trend of the ’50s and ’60s. Clothes were made to mix and match with each other as well as across gender guidelines. Vogue declared “There are no…
30 Photos Show Fashion Styles of Young People in the 1980s_2Q
Fashion of the 1980s placed heavy emphasis on cheap clothes and fashion accessories and very big poofy hair. Apparel tended to be very bright and vivid in appearance. Punk fashion began as a reaction against both the hippie movement of…
These Vintage Photos Reveal New York City Fashion of the 1960s_2Q
Women’s 1960s fashion was an extreme style and attitude from the start of the decade to the end. In the early years the fashion idol was Jackie Kennedy with her perfectly white pearls and tailored suit dresses. By the the…
Yellow Bellies: Historical Photos of Knife Grinders in Thiers, France From the Early 20th Century_2Q
The city of Thiers finds its origin in the medieval age and can claim six centuries of cutlery tradition. The legend says that the Crusaders bring back the secret of steel but the history of knife making can be dated…
Lovely Photos of Cheerleaders in the 1970s_2Q
Cheerleading is an activity in which the participants (called cheerleaders) cheer for their team as a form of encouragement. It can range from chanting slogans to intense physical activity. It can be performed to motivate sports teams, to entertain the…
60 Vintage Pictures of Lovely Pacific Southwest Airlines Flight Attendants From the 1960s and 1970s_2Q
Pacific Southwest Airlines (PSA) was a United States airline headquartered in San Diego, California, that operated from 1949 to 1988. It was the first large discount airline in the United States. PSA called itself “The World’s Friendliest Airline” and painted a…
Fascinating Photos Show What a Bar Party Looked Like in the 1980s_2Q
Cramming into clubs packed with big hair, booze and pounding music was a rite of passage in the 1980s. No sensible drinking cautions, no smoking bans, and generally less moderation of everything. These fascinating photos were taken by Bruce Lorenz that show…