1920 Fashion Costumes

In the early decades of the 20th century, a remarkable phenomenon was revolutionizing American life. Mail-order catalogs, distributed by such firms as Sears, Roebuck and Company, were becoming familiar purveyors of merchandise ranging from stylish fashions for men, women and children to useful products and decorative accessories for the home.For this volume, devoted to everyday clothing of the era, JoAnne Olian, Curator Emeritus of the Costume Collection at the Museum of the City of New York, ha... [Read More]

Packet include: 1 x 1920s Mens Gangster Stripe Vest; 1 x Gangster Spats; 1 x Armbands; 1 x Pre Tied Bow Tie; 1 x Toy Fake Cigar

Eisenberg was one of the first American design houses, and the jewelry that bears its mark is among the finest costume pieces ever created. Yet there is surprisingly little written about the company, and almost nothing about the other products it marketed. In more than 400 photographs, this book chronicles Eisenberg's beginnings in clothing fashion and follows the trajectory of its revered jewelry line, as well as documenting its often overlooked fragrances and cosmetics. With stories of the peo... [Read More]

This fine reproduction of a 1929 French fashion catalog features styles for all occasions. More than 50 color illustrations showcase elegant dresses, gowns, and coats from the designers of an influential and internationally renowned studio. Designs include a promenade and party frocks of silk, lace, and taffeta, all in the era's distinctive dropped-waist, knee-length mode, forming a panorama of fashions favored by flappers, society matrons, and other women of the 1920s.A rare source of authentic... [Read More]

1920's swimwear was quite conservative. Coming out of the Victorian era, bathing costumes were thinner and more practical than in the Victorian era, but still cover almost the whole body head to toe. Costume includes: top, bloomer style pants, stockings and mop style hat.

The Roaring Twenties, age of jazz and flappers, Model T Fords and Hollywood movie stars, was also a time when for millions the bulky catalogs of Montgomery Ward or Sears, Roebuck were a substitute for the window displays of Paris or New York fashion shops. Buying clothing through the mails had become an American institution, and entire families were often dressed via the U.S. Post Office. More conservative than the up-to-the-minute fashion shops, mail-order catalogs nevertheless offered surprisi... [Read More]

Flapper beads, boa, fishnet hose & cigarette holder sold separately from this flapper costume.

Svelte flappers in smart frocks and chic hats personify the style of the jazz Age, and this outstanding resource features hundreds of such deliciously distinctive images. Featuring selections from hard-to-find fashion catalogs published by the well-known but now-defunct B. Altman & Company, this volume offers a sumptuously authentic record of the delectable fashions of the 1920s.Over 700 illustrations, detailed descriptions, and prices for a vast array of upscale women’s clothing and accessori... [Read More]

Packet include: 1 x 1920s Trilby Manhattan Fedora Hat; 1 x Plastic Cigar; 1 x Gangster Armbands; 1 x Vintage Pocket Watch; 1 x Suspenders Y-Back Trouser Braces; 1 x Pre Tied Bow Tie; 1 x Tie A set of most popular vintage items for 1920s pizzazz look. Go back to roaring 20s with the fabulous flapper costume! A set of great match to prom, flapper costume, roaring 20s party, the Great Gatsby themed party, art deco party and all other vintage style occasions.

The way a society deals with hair speaks volumes about its structures, its wealth, and its values. How is hair arranged? Is it left long or cut short? How often is it washed? Do men and women treat their hair differently and what does this tell us about gender? This stimulating book contains articles written by the Paris hairstylist Emile Long between December 1910 and December 1920 for an English trade journal. Long's purpose in writing was to keep English coiffeurs informed about the goings-on... [Read More]

Black Fringe Plus Flapper Costume

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This flapper beauty didn't think it would be a sin to have a bathtub filled with bootleg gin. This 1920's-inspired gold-flecked dress features an off-the-shoulder fringe detail and intricately-embroidered neckline & hemline trim. Includes gold sequined headpiece with ostrich feather. (Gloves, boa, wig, jewelry and cigarette holder not included.) (Two-Piece Set). Pair with Dreamgirl's "Retro Wig," "Luna Glove" and men's costume, "Party at Gatsby's," for a couples costume that is sure to be a roaring