However materialistic it might seem, a new pair of shoes makes our day, or maybe even our week.
In
many cases it’s not new pairs of shoes that do it for us, it's old ones too!
Cube magazine’s Roisin Martindale looks back to the eras that gave us the 'Vintage' clothing we cherish today.....
1920s
Far left: 20’s flapper dress- the most popular style of evening wear
Left: Louise Brookes, 20’s fashion icon and silent film star of numerous films between 1925, and 1938. |
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1930s
Far Left: 30’s bias cut dress, a slicker silhouette than that of the 20’s but the same classic look
Left:Greta Garbo was an inspiration to the women of the 30’s. A fashion model and a huge Hollywood success story. |
1950s
Far Left:The 50’s swung in with a new voluptuous twist on that party dress with huge skirts and clinched in waists.
Left:Marilyn Monroe, possibly the most remembered fashion icon and film star, still lives on in our memories today for her vivacious personality with every bit as much flair as those swirling 50’s skirts. |
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1960s
Far Left: The boyish shift dress was a sharp contrast to the 50’s curvy feminine style. They were, however accompanied by big, fluttery eyelashes and soft feminine make-up. The particular style suits best a petite, slim figure.
Left:TwiggyLawson was the one and only supermodel of the 1960’s and her trademark look revolutionised the industry. She was the icon for every city girl in the country. |
1970s
Far Left: The disco age brought along club wear and a more outrageous style of clothing. As other industries moved forwards fast, fashions simulated the movement.
Left:Lynda Carter was the original “Wonderwoman”, a renowned comic book, film and fashion icon. |
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1980s
Far Left:bright colours and a distressed punk style accompanied voluptuous hairstyles and outrageous designs, following the icons of the music industry.
Left:Cyndi Lauper was a young and fresh music icon with a leading influence in the fashion world and young people all over Britain. |
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