Edward Vebell (May 25, 1921 – February 9, 2018) was born to Lithuanian immigrants in Chicago. A talented and largely self-taught artist, his professional career incorporated the military, journalism and advertising. A fast and fluid worker, anyone who read newspapers, pulp fiction or the side of cereal boxes in the mid-century was familiar with Vebell’s illustrations, if not … Continue reading "Illustrations By Ed Vebell: Nuremberg Nazis, Hitchcock’s Stuttering Parrot And Ladies In Red"
Swing dancing came about in the late 1930s and had a revival in the 1990s. Many continue to swing dance and love to dress up in vintage styles. Clothing styles from the 1940s and 1950s have the most appeal to swing dancers and lindy hoppers, whereas Charleston dresses are ideal for '20s dances. These two
Back in the '50s, a group brainstormed 129 ways to get a husband, and the suggestions were as cringeworthy, soul-crushing and outdated as you can imagine.
Stylish '50s hairstyles never go out of fashion. Discover easy and inspirational retro-inspired styles for long and short hair, now.
There was no question that these 1950s gloves for women were stylish - but they were also a required accessory for any proper lady. See pictures of dozens of styles, plus get vintage fashion tips & glove etiquette.
Back in the '50s, a group brainstormed 129 ways to get a husband, and the suggestions were as cringeworthy, soul-crushing and outdated as you can imagine.
Take a look back at some amazing people and places of our past.
Acceptable and suitable gifts to give in relationships
In the world of vintage casualwear, one article of clothing reigns supreme: the sportshirt. Because of its uniquely shaped collar (which lies flat and creates a notch, like a jacket’s lapel) …
From Dior's New Look to the allure of Marilyn, we explore the pivotal moments that defined 1950s fashion...
A concise illustrated guide to 1950s makeup looks and cosmetic developments, featuring the key styles for women in that decade
It’s time for your graphic of the day! The 1950’s is coming to a close and another decade awaits…so enjoy this beauty! To add this gorgeous creation to your digital wardrobe…just click on the image…right click and “save as” Hope you enjoy! If you haven’t seen today’s post 30 Perfect Porches take care peek! […]
Illustration: Ernest Chiriaka
Looking to learn about 1950s fashion for men and how to create a timeless look? you’re in the right place. This guide walks you through the ins and outs of men's 50s fashion.
The 1950s decade was one of the first that embraced women wearing shorts for more than just beach wear or for pinup girls. Women's 1950s shorts came in several lengths and styles to fit a variety of leisure activities women enjoyed. The shortest length was the shorties short, followed by an above the knee Bermuda,
Recognise this fabric? It's the one I chose from the Hemingway Designs collection, which Tracey from Trixie Lixie very kindly sent me to try out last year. I always knew I wanted to use the fabric for a summer dress, hence the delay. Well, summer's on its way and I'm ready and waiting with my new sundress! Initially, I was going to make a shirt dress, but after seeing this pattern illustration with a similar turquoise print, I decided to make a fifties-inspired sundress with shoulder ties. I also wanted to add a bit of white somewhere as I love how the two colours look together. To draft the bodice I used my bodice block as a starting point, together with the instructions from Casey's tutorial for a 1950's sundress (part one and part two). The tutorial worked fine for me, but if you are thinking of using it, I'd recommend reading both parts before you start. It isn't until part two that Casey advises you to use a sleeveless bodice block to make the sundress. A bodice block or pattern that's originally drafted with a sleeve (as mine is) will have more curve around the armhole. Luckily, I made a muslin first and eventually worked out why my armholes were so baggy! Take my word for it, the neckline does lie flat when I don't have my hands on my hips! I deviated slightly from the tutorial in a couple of areas. I lowered the neckline to slightly dip in the middle - the original straight-across design does look authentically 1950's, but it was cutting into my neck at exactly the wrong place. I also swapped the gathered skirt in the tutorial for an A-line skirt (I used the pattern from the Colette Peony dress). I reduced the A-line shape by about 1.5" at each side and added pleats rather than gathers at the top (as I did with my gingham Peony dress). The result is not as eye catching as a full, gathered skirt, but I made the dress with holidays in mind, so the less skirt to contend with, the better! The fabric is a lovely quality, medium-weight cotton, which is a good match for a semi-structured dress as it's nice and crisp. The one I chose is Duck Egg Grid, which has now sold out unfortunately, but if you like the distinctive grid design, it does feature in the newest Hemingway Designs collection in some lovely pastel colours. I didn't even attempt to pattern match the grid design as it's so busy, but actually, when you look closely, the pattern is separated into grids by dividing white lines. By absolute FLUKE, the gridlines on the bodice and skirt match up perfectly, with no help from me whatsoever. What are the chances eh?! Matching gridline! It's the same on the other side of the bodice too. Making this dress wasn't without its trials and I did struggle a bit trying to draft the bodice. I always feel slightly out of my depth when it comes to drafting anything myself, I much prefer the safety net of ready drafted pattern pieces. I got there in the end though and the result is just what I was hoping for - a pretty, practical sundress with a bit of a nod to 1950's styles. I like the fact that simply adding white bias binding around the armholes results in a pair of splendid shoulder ties, such a lovely detail! For some reason, I seemed to think that putting my hair in a pony tail and leaning ridiculously forward would show off the shoulder detail. Er no! I've included the photo anyway because it makes me laugh. Bloody halfwit! This dress will be perfect for my holidays and for all those hot, sunny days which I'm reliably informed are just around the corner! x EDIT: If you like the shoulder tie bodice, but don't fancy drafting your own, Maison Fleur have just released their Summer Blouse pattern which has a similar detail. Might be worth checking out. Fabric was given to me free of charge for review. All views my own.
In honor of Marilyn Monroe’s 90th birthday today, FN rounded up some of the style icon’s top fashion moments on and off the silver screen.
Little is know about Nina Leen, the Russian born photographer that emigrated to the United States, and whose photos graced over 50 Life magazine covers. What is known is that she studied painting in Berlin, and that she also lived in Italy and Switzerland--but when she died in 1995, there wasn't even anybody who knew her exact age.
“She was the sort of girl who seldom swims, but always prowls the beach.” Yes, the “Leading Ladies” are back!
1950s hairstyles for women complimented the New Look fashion set in 1947 with hair that was shorter, looser, and required less work that than previous decades of waves, pin curls, and Victory rolls. Women still flocked to the beauty salons for weekly styling, but now the very popular short '50s hairstyles were quicker to cut
Every girl will find on this post a 1950s hairstyle to suit all lengths of hair. Each style is fashion-right for today. The short, medium, and long of it all !
Examples of outstanding talent which may or may not have been overlooked or forgotten. Compiled by a working illustrator and designer.
A look back at the era of elegance.
Flaming eight ball art print! Digitally designed with love and printed in house onto high quality 170gsm matte photo paper! Remember the images are for illustrative purposes, and there may be slight colour discrepancies due to varying monitor/device settings. The type of paper used also may contain small dark spots - which I try to limit as much as possible. The finished piece comes without a watermark, and the frame is NOT included. Every piece is packaged with love and the utmost care to ensure safety during transport. For sizing, I offer A3, A4 and A5 prints - please refer to the measurements below when placing an order (A5 may slightly differ as they are cut by hand): A5 : 5.8” x 8.3” (148 x 210mm) (14.8 x 21cm) A4 : 8.27” × 11.69” (210 × 297mm) (21 x 29.7cm) A3 : 11.7” x 16.5” (297 x 420mm) (29.7 x 42cm) I accept customs and commissions, just send me a message with the deets and I'll try to make your visions come true! Thank you so much for checking out my work and have a lovely day! Tiff (aka RubyRollerArt) ☺
I took painting classes in college when I had to drop a class that was over my head. (Spainsh). It has been a long time since I picked up a brush to...
Long before Bill Cunningham hopped on his bicycle or Tommy Ton launched Jak & Jil, photographers captured stylish women sporting Dior and Balenciaga on the street in black and white. As Diego Zuko gets ready to capture the style at the Spring 2015 sh
Dita Von Teese, known as “The Queen of Burlesque,” lives in glam retro style at home in L.A., and it's featured in InStyle magazine.
“In New York in the Forties or Fifties, everybody’s in a suit, an overcoat and a hat.” -John Malkovich
Although they ate more saturated fat and were more likely to smoke in 1951, women also took far more exercise - largely because household chores were harder.
Following on from vintage jewelry styles of the 1930s, this article shall examine popular 1940s jewelry styles and trends. In order to add that finishing touch to a 1940s inspired outfit, highlighted are some vintage reproduction jewelry styles available to buy today. 1940s Jewelry History As the Great Depression was ending and a new war
The standing appointment of our blog, that contains a mix of the best graphics & all other design fields artworks, to find inspiration for a new creative week!
May 2017 bring you a healthy and inspiring adventure. As for that kick-start inspiration, Vitaly Friedman hopes this article will help get you back in the creative mindset. The above illustration has a style that I'm sure everyone will admire. The combination of colors used is simply marvelous — so simple, yet so complex.
Though the 1950s celebrated feminine curves and also gave birth to pin-up girls, it was still unusual for an icon to sport a fuller, rounder physique. When you hear the words "pin-up girl," the first thing that comes to mind is most likely Marilyn Monroe.
Designing a magazine can be very enjoyable yet daunting at times. Like with most things, starting is usually the most difficult part but when you get the hang of it, everything seems to fall into place and starts being easier.
Suppose you were a young woman anxious to find a husband, get married and settle down. What would be the best sort of job for you? Here's what a survbey ?
38702878021834479 good morning and happy friday! are you enjoying your in-between time? 165085142564946522 i love the days that separate the hubbub and mayhem. they’re filled with moments tha…
Bart Solenthaler’s Bart&Co. collection of mid-century clip art is joyous pop culture manna. “The art is mostly from Harry Volk Jr.’s Art Studio, the Volk Corporation of Pleasantville, New Jersey,” he tells me. “That company went out of business sometime in 1980s. This collection was acquired during the 60s and 70s by the New York … Continue reading "Highlights From An Historic Clip Art Collection"
