Eyes on Vintage

Showing posts with label style. Show all posts
Showing posts with label style. Show all posts

Friday, September 21, 2012

Paul Poiret

Every decade has its seer or sybil of style, a designer who, above all others, is able to divine and define the desires of women. In the 1910s, this oracle of the mode was Paul Poiret, known in America as "The King of Fashion." Paul Poiret (20 April 1879, Paris, France – 30 April 1944, Paris) was a French fashion designer, French couturier, the most fashionable dress designer of pre-World War I Paris.
Source: benjaminkanarekblog | Library of CongressEncyclopædia Britannica
 

Saturday, September 8, 2012

Jackie Kennedy

Jacqueline Bouvier by David Berne in the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston. 1935
Jackie Kennedy holds son John F. Kennedy, Jr., born November 25, 1960, 16 days after his father, John F. Kennedy won the presidential election.

Jacqueline "JackieLee Bouvier Kennedy Onassis (July 28, 1929 – May 19, 1994) was the wife of the 35th President of the United StatesJohn F. Kennedy, and First Lady of the United States during his presidency from 1961 until his assassination in 1963. Five years later she married Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis; they remained married until his death in 1975. For the final two decades of her life, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis had a career as a book editor. She is remembered for her contributions to the arts and preservation of historic architecture, her style, elegance, and grace.

Source: wikipedia lisawallerrogershistorybyzim life | John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum | 

Friday, August 31, 2012

Vintage Fashion

1930s Jaunty Brimmed Sports Hat with Bow

Vintage 1930s Tucked Slouch Beret, The tucked beret is worn low over one eye at a flirtatious angle.
Source: etsy

Tuesday, August 21, 2012