Category Archives: 1920s Decor
Boardwalk Empire Fashion
Hello all! Hope everyone is having a lovely weekend so far. I’m very excited about tonight’s return of one of the most stylish shows on television, Boardwalk Empire. This is a show that started out looking pretty, but being not-so-great … Continue reading
Posted in 1920s Decor, 1920s Fashion, 1920s Hairstyles, 1920s Makeup, Art Deco Hollywood
Tagged 1920s, 1920s party, feathers, inspiration, video
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The Great Gatsby || Baz Luhrmann
Well, the trailer for Baz Luhrmann’s long-awaited (or long-dreaded, depending on your tastes…) version of The Great Gatsby is here! That is… well, it is interesting. Interestingly scored, interestingly cast… there will certainly be lots to look at, style-wise. The … Continue reading
Posted in 1920s Accessories, 1920s Decor, 1920s Fashion, 1920s Hairstyles, 1920s Makeup, Art Deco Hollywood
Tagged 1920s, 1920s party, eyes, fascinator, feathers, flowers, gold, green, inspiration, video
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Art Deco Hollywood || The Artist
Good evening deco lovers! Just a quick note: If The Artist has been released in your hometown, I hope you’ve seen it or are going to see it (it got limited release in the US last week). The incredible costumes … Continue reading
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Tagged 1920s, architecture, inspiration
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Vintage Inspired Wallpaper Patterns
So happy that wallpaper is coming back into fashion! We’ve posted before about using art deco wallpaper as pattern and decor inspiration, and there really are hugely talented designers working in this field these days. Check out these awesome vintage … Continue reading
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Tagged art nouveau, black, circles, gold, green, inspiration, mad men
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Vintage Style Wedding || Ebony + Andrew
What an incredible vintage themed wedding, sent to us from photographer Marzena Wasilewska. Ebony & Andrew’s 1920s style wedding is an amazing, inspirational example of what commitment, creativity and craftiness can bring to a wedding. They created a lot of … Continue reading
Posted in 1920s Accessories, 1920s Decor, 1920s Hairstyles, 1920s Makeup, 1920s Wedding Dresses, Deco Cakes, Real Weddings
Tagged flowers, pinup, veil, Victorian, white
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Inspiration || Metropolis
Sometimes I forget how influential the art around Fritz Lang’s 1927 film Metropolis was (and is). So much incredible, inspirational art deco/modernist art sprang up around it. The fonts! The design! The posters! (Click on the image to see … Continue reading
Posted in 1920s Advertising, 1920s Decor, Art Deco Hollywood
Tagged 1920s, fonts, gold, green, inspiration, sunburst
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The Bride by Georges Barbier
This lovely 1920 print by Georges Barbier is called simply “The Bride”. Barbier designed sets and costumes for the Folies Bergère and is well known for his art nouveau and art deco illustrations. The Bride, 1920
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Tagged 1920s, art nouveau, flowers, inspiration, long sleeves, veil
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Art Deco Pattern Wallpaper || Graham + Brown
Wallpaper purveyors Graham & Brown have just released a new collection of 1920′s art deco inspired wallpaper. Deck the walls! Or use these fabulous deco patterns and 1920s wallpaper designs as inspiration or decor pieces for a 1920s theme wedding. … Continue reading
Vintage Advertising Poster || Arrow Dress Shirts
Vintage posters and ads are the perfect inspiration piece when planning a 20s, 30s or otherwise old-school wedding. Like this handsome ad for Arrow Dress Shirts, illustrated by Joseph Leyendecker, circa 1929. Arrow Dress Shirts and Collars Print via Art.com.
Posted in 1920s Advertising, 1920s Decor
Tagged 1920s, black, inspiration, strapless
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