retro isn't vintage

Collecting everything old - german in life but irish in heart - 22 years of desire for history - I didn't choose the fangirl-life. The fangirl-life chose me!

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Bertie Beaumont c.1922

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Maison Beer evening gown illustrated in Les Modes, Dec 1923. This gives a good idea of styling an evening look in the first half of the decade - it was acceptable not to wear anything in your hair (you don’t have to have a bandeau, evening cloche etc), and accessories like fans were often in quite strong colour contrasts.

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Evening Cape, ca. 1895

Designed by House of Worth

Owned by Élisabeth, Countess Greffulhe

via The Guardian

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Myrna Loy

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[poedameroo]

You’ve found in one another a bond, that exists only in combat, among brothers. You’ve shared foxholes, held each other in dire moments. You’ve seen death and suffered together. I’m proud to have served with each and every one of you. You all deserve long and happy lives in peace.

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Catherine Deneuve

[ephemeral-elegance]

Embroidered Satin Dress, ca. 1890-95

via The Met

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“ You drop a prisoner, the rest  W I L L  jump you.            I want all prisoners back at the company CP. ALIVE “

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Jim Silke does Bardot

VIA: Jim Silke

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Anita Page, circa 1929

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Let’s Make Love (1960)