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1930s Fashion: a Journey in Photographs Through the Thirties

We travel through the decade that gave us the bias cut and Katherine Hepburn, one vintage photograph at a time. 

19 February, 2020
1930s Fashion: a Journey in Photographs Through the Thirties

We travel through the decade that gave us the bias cut and Katherine Hepburn, one vintage photograph at a time. 

Interpretation in modern cinema.
Cinema has captured the pulse of the 30's in many a film. Movies such as Water for elephants, Atonement (who can forget Keira Knightley's that green dress?) and The Kings Speech give us a peek into the trends of the times. And of course, there was The Aviator, that captured everything Howard Hughes' dapper, three-piece suits to Katharine Hepburn's iconic, androgynous style and Ava Gardner's glamourous backless, bias-cut gowns and furs.
1Interpretation in modern cinema.Cinema has captured the pulse of the 30's in many a film. Movies such as Water for elephants, Atonement (who can forget Keira Knightley's that green dress?) and The Kings Speech give us a peek into the trends of the times. And of course, there was The Aviator, that captured everything Howard Hughes' dapper, three-piece suits to Katharine Hepburn's iconic, androgynous style and Ava Gardner's glamourous backless, bias-cut gowns and furs.
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The Aviator.
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Water For Elephants.
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Atonement.
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The King's Speech.
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The Aviator.
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Photographs from the 1930s
7Photographs from the 1930s
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Wide-leg, high-waisted pants and pajamas.
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Mae West, Hollywood actor.
9833378ff6b1df17902ffa124ab45b057_0.jpgMae West, Hollywood actor.
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Schiaparelli model, 1930s.
12eschiaparelli01_v_16apr12_getty_b_426x639_0.jpgSchiaparelli model, 1930s.
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Jane Russell, Hollywood actor.
13janerussell044_0.jpgJane Russell, Hollywood actor.
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Fearless Nadia aka Mary Ann Evans, Indian stuntwoman and actor.
14fearless-nadia-image-3.jpgFearless Nadia aka Mary Ann Evans, Indian stuntwoman and actor.
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Mae West, Hollywood actor.
15mae-west-1930s._0.jpgMae West, Hollywood actor.
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Joan Crawford, Hollywood actor.
16joan-crawford-1_0.jpgJoan Crawford, Hollywood actor.
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Devika Rani, Indian film actor.
17untitled-1-115-361x400.jpgDevika Rani, Indian film actor.
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Menswear fashion from the 1930s.
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Calrk Gable and Claudette Colbert in 'It Happened One Night'.
19it_happened_one_night_for_book-1483918090-726x388_0.jpegCalrk Gable and Claudette Colbert in 'It Happened One Night'.
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A couple on their way to the races in the 1930s.
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Outfits and clothing
A collection of outfits from vintage stores, costume displays, and magazine advertisements.
21Outfits and clothingA collection of outfits from vintage stores, costume displays, and magazine advertisements.
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1930s Accessories
311930s Accessories
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Women's' shoes
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Women's' hats.
33download.jpegWomen's' hats.
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Women's formal evening accessories
341930s-evening-formal-accessories-vintagedancer-500x594_1.jpgWomen's formal evening accessories
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Actor Ginger Rogers wearing a 1930s style hat.
35ginger-rogers_1.jpgActor Ginger Rogers wearing a 1930s style hat.
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Men's hats.
361930s-mens-hats-styles-at-vintagedancer-com-311x500_1.jpgMen's hats.
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