It was the beginning of a rough patch of time for the American people; the 1920's was the start of the Great Depression. The economy was down and money was tight for most American families; but the people looked for things to keep their spirits up. Women were granted the right to vote in 1920. The entertainment industry began expanding when talking movies, nicknamed “Talkies”, were invented and the industry held its first ever Academy Awards. Big names like Louis Armstrong, Coco Chanel, and Babe Ruth will be forever linked to the 20's, making this decade one of a kind.
THE DOLLS
Women were granted more opportunity and responsibility during this time; It was an empowering moment for them; soon enough, that began to leak through their style and makeup. Hemlines became shorter and designers were integrating more vibrant colors and fabrics into their collections. Make up was dark lined eyes, perfected bold lips, and bright pink blush. This was very different considering the conservative past, this was a whole new look for women.
Flappers were all the rage, and told a story that the women were ready to get into some trouble. Flappers had a double meaning. They were used to identify a certain kind of woman called a Flapper. She was young, free, bold, and enjoyed a nice, cold drink. Flappers are also a kind of dress; they are normally shorter, (but can be longer) spaghetti strapped dress that had tiny intricate tassels that "flapped" and were perfect for making a statement while dancing.
We can't forget a long string of pearls now can we? THAT was the icing on the cake for every woman with a sense of style. Some pearl necklaces were about , and some could be feet long!
Coco Chanel, one of the greatest and well known designers of all time, became a great influence for this time period. She introduced the first ever women’s suit and pant suit. She took a cruise once and came back with a sun kissed tan and instantly the magazines and tabloids were all over this new “sun kissed glow” that all started with Chanel.
Hats were everywhere during this time, for both men and women. The most famous hat a women could wear would be a cloche hat, a bell shaped hat that framed women’s faces beautifully. The go to hairstyle for this generation was the “Bob” haircut.Made famous by Ms Louise Brooks (pictured below), famous American dancer, actress and fashion icon. Another famous hairstyle were fingerwaves; tiny, wavy curls placed very close to the head.
THE GENTS
The men of the 20's looked great where ever they went. The “Al Capone” gangster style was very prominent. Suit jackets were a favorite piece, double breasted and single breasted, they looked smooth and relaxed. The styles of the jacket were greatly influenced and modeled after some of the World War 1 jackets.
Hats could not be worn enough during this time. They wore everything; Top hats, fedoras, bowlers, trilby hats and any others. The modern working man normally wore a simple cap or newspaper caps.
PEOPLE & ENTERTAINMENT
The 20's held many favorite names and entertainers, still known today.
F Scott Fitzgerald, and American writer very well known for the iconic story of the Great Gatsby. It’s said to be the defining image for the 1920's.
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The Titan of Terror?The Colossus of Clout? Oh that’s right, the Great Bambino was an American Legend. Babe Ruth, the baseball player from Baltimore made the most home runs recorded in American History. He played for the New York Yankees and the Boston Braves.
The famous trumpeter from New Orleans, Louis Armstrong was an influential musician and one of the first African American people to make a big difference in this country.
Greta Garbo. A native from Sweden that brought us all to her knees on the big screen. A famous actress during this time that was arguably one of the best!
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