The Blue17 blog is a continually developing resource about men's and women's twentieth-century vintage fashion. UK Based, our English language blog publishes original high quality articles multiple times weekly on every aspect of vintage costume and clothing.
Another original post from Blue17 vintage Dorothy Todd was British Vogue’s second editor, taking over from Elspeth Champcommunal in 1924. She was openly lesbian, with many lovers including the magazine’s fashion editor, Madge Garland. Together they made a revolutionary magazine which was flamboyantly highbrow, cultural, artistic and queer. Todd was a cultured and vital woman, who dressed with élan and was […] The post Dorothy Todd, the Vogue Editor who Gave it a Queer Culture...
Another original post from Blue17 vintage Christian Bérard was a painter, fashion and book illustrator, muralist, interior designer, and costume and set designer. He created many, many illustrations for Vogue and other magazines, including covers, and designed sets and costumes for the Ballet Russe. Perhaps his most famous commission was for costume and sets for “La Belle et La Bête”, Jean […] The post Christian Bérard, the Multi-Talented Fashion Illustrator. appeared first...
Another original post from Blue17 vintage Gone are the days when men shunned fashion. Be stylish, walk the street, and be a head turner. Check out how to sport vintage shell suit mens outfits. The 80’s brought in some fascinating and bizarre fashion pieces – one of which was the 80’s shell suit. Characterized by its eclectic designs and flashy […] The post How to Wear the Bizarrely Fascinating Shell Suit Men’s Outfit appeared first on Blue17 vintage...
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