Fashion in the 1960s saw more change and diversity than in previous decades, and featured many trends and styles influenced by the working classes, music, independent cinema and social movements. The fashion focus also shifted from Paris to London, with … Continue reading
Here we look at the fashionable hairstyles of Edwardian women, from the fictional beauty of the Gibson Girl to the huge pompadours worn to support the enormous hats of the decade. The death of Queen Victoria in January 1901 and … Continue reading
In the United Kingdom, the death of Queen Victoria in January 1901 and the succession of her son Edward marked the end of the Victorian era and the dawn of the Edwardian era. King Edward VII reigned from 1901 to … Continue reading
A selection of Vogue covers from the 1930s through to the 1980s, showing the changing trends in fashion, makeup and photography.
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A selection of photographs showing the different faces of Britain in the 1920s. Handy for the hair and makeup artist working on a period production, showing the styles, hats and headdresses of the day. This is not a static … Continue reading
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Photographs showing life in Britain during the second half of the Victorian era (which we class as 1870-1901 for our blog). Photographs are a handy reference material for the hair and makeup artist when working on a period production. We … Continue reading
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Photographs of women in the 1930s showing the fabulous hairstyles and looks for the decade. Handy reference material when creating period hairstyles and makeup. We include as much information as we know. Sometimes it is a mystery and we can … Continue reading
In this blog, we look at the general shape and essential elements of a woman’s 1940s hairstyle, plus a look at the common hair accessories. The overall look of a period is handy to know, especially for film and TV … Continue reading
