Betty Hutton Modeling for a Bonwit Teller Ice Skating Costume on LOOK Magazine on Dec. 3, 1940

In 1940, Betty Hutton wasn’t yet the Paramount Pictures powerhouse we remember from Annie Get Your Gun. She was a 19-year-old musical comedy sensation lighting up Broadway in Ethel Merman’s Panama Hattie.

Bonwit Teller, the legendary luxury department store on Fifth Avenue, was known for high-fashion elegance. Casting Betty Hutton, known for her manic energy, “vitamin-enriched” personality, and tendency to swing from chandeliers, was a brilliant bit of counter-programming.

The ice skating ensemble featured a heavily structured, military-inspired jacket with intricate braiding and a flared “skater” skirt. It reflected the pre-war obsession with structured silhouettes mixed with functional sportswear.

Unlike the stiff, mannequin-like poses typical of 1940s fashion spreads, Hutton brought her signature kinetic energy to the ice (or the studio floor standing in for it). The photos captured a blend of high-society glamour and youthful rebellion.

This was the “Golden Age” of figure skating fashion, largely spurred by the massive popularity of Sonja Henie. Every major department store was racing to produce “skating sets” that women could wear both on the ice at Rockefeller Center and as stylish winter street clothes.

This shoot is often cited by fashion historians because it bridged two worlds. Proving that Bonwit Teller could be “fun” and accessible to the younger, vibrant generation. It helped transition her image from a loud band singer (with the Vincent Lopez Orchestra) to a versatile fashion plate capable of carrying a Hollywood film.

Shortly after these types of high-profile modeling and stage stints, Hollywood came calling, and by 1942, she was a household name.

Keith Richards Wearing a “Who the F*ck is Mick Jagger?” Tshirt During the Rolling Stones’ 1975 Tour of the Americas

In 1975, Keith Richards famously wore the “Who the F*ck is Mick Jagger?” t-shirt as a tongue-in-cheek joke during the Rolling Stones’ Tour of the Americas. The shirt was a playful jab at the intense media focus on Mick Jagger’s persona and ego at the time. Richards donned the shirt both backstage at Madison Square Garden and during various stops on the tour.

Despite popular belief, Richards didn’t make the shirt himself to take a jab at Jagger. The shirt was actually a gift from Atlantic Records (or specifically, a PR stunt/gift related to the label).

At the time, Mick Jagger was increasingly seen as the jet-setting, high-society “businessman” of the band, while Keith remained the gritty, quintessential rock rebel. Keith wore the shirt during rehearsals and backstage as a tongue-in-cheek comment on Jagger’s massive ego and his burgeoning status as a global celebrity.

The 1975 tour was a chaotic, high-energy period for the Stones. Richards was at his “peak” pirate aesthetic—shaggy hair, kohl-rimmed eyes, and scarves. The white t-shirt with bold black lettering stood out against his usual dark, layered stage gear.

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35 Fascinating Photos Capture Everyday Life in Kyoto During the Early 20th Century

In the early 20th century, everyday life in Kyoto was a beautiful tapestry of ancient customs and subtle modern shifts. While the rest of the world rushed toward industrialization, the residents of Japan’s old capital maintained a rhythmic, intentional pace of life.

Daily life centered around the machiya (traditional wooden townhouses), where families balanced domestic duties with small-scale craftsmanship. It was a common sight to see Geiko and Maiko gracefully navigating the narrow alleys of Gion, or monks in saffron robes passing through temple gates.

Yet, modernization began to peek through in the form of early electric streetcars and Western-style school uniforms, creating a unique era where a kimono-clad society began to interact with the new world. Below is a vintage photo collection showcasing the simple yet profound beauty of everyday life in Kyoto during the early 20th century.

A lonely walk, Kyoto, 1905

A cold day, somewhere in the vicinity of Kyoto, 1905

A narrow path, Kyoto, circa 1905

Conversation, Kyoto, 1905

Group of Japanese women, possibly chambermaids of a hotel, Kyoto, 1905

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Captivating Portraits of Jane Birkin on the Set of ‘La Piscine’ (1969)

On the sun-drenched set of the 1969 psychological thriller La Piscine, Jane Birkin embodied the effortless, bohemian allure that would define her as a global style icon.

Portraying the youthful and provocative Penelope, Birkin brought a quiet, magnetic energy to the screen alongside cinema giants Alain Delon and Romy Schneider. Captured in the hazy light of St. Tropez, these behind-the-scenes moments showcase her signature Sixties aesthetic: the gamine bob, wide-eyed gaze, and a wardrobe of minimalist knitwear and crochet that felt both avant-garde and timeless.

Beyond the fashion, Birkin’s presence on set radiated a raw, unstudied grace, a “je ne sais quoi” that made her the ultimate muse of French New Wave cinema and a symbol of liberated femininity in the late 1960s. Below is a captivating photo collection showcasing Jane Birkin during the filming of La Piscine in 1969, capturing the very essence of French Riviera chic.

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22 Fascinating Photos of Ali MacGraw in the 1980s

Elizabeth Alice MacGraw (born April 1, 1939) is an American actress. For her role in Goodbye, Columbus (1969) she won a Golden Globe Award for Most Promising Newcomer. She then starred in Love Story (1970), for which she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress and won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama. In 1972, MacGraw was voted the top female film star in the world and was honored with a hands and footprints ceremony at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre after having made just three films.

In the 1980s, MacGraw transitioned from being the quintessential 1970s “It Girl” into a sophisticated elder statesman of Hollywood style, though her career moved away from the blockbuster heights of Love Story and The Getaway. The most significant professional moment for MacGraw in the 1980s was her stint on the massive prime-time soap opera Dynasty. In 1985, she joined the cast as Lady Ashley Mitchell, a world-renowned photojournalist.

While her character was eventually killed off in the infamous “Moldavian Massacre” cliffhanger, her presence on the show cemented her status as a global style icon for the middle-aged set. She traded her 1970s bohemian aesthetic for the high-octane glamour of the 80s—think shoulder pads, sequins, and bold gold jewelry, though she always maintained a natural, sun-kissed elegance that set her apart from the more "campy" characters.

Outside of Dynasty, MacGraw was more selective and focused on television and personal advocacy. She starred in this massive, highly-rated WWII miniseries The Winds of War (1983) as Natalie Jastrow. While the series was a huge commercial success, MacGraw faced some critical pushback for her performance, which she later admitted contributed to her stepping back from major acting roles.

MacGraw remained a major influence in fashion throughout the decade, bridging the gap between "preppy" and “bohemian.” While others were experimenting with heavy neon and perms, Ali stuck to her signature look: sleek dark hair, minimal makeup, and a focus on wellness.

In the late 1980s, MacGraw began the transition into the lifestyle and yoga space that would define her later years. She was one of the first major celebrities to publicly discuss aging naturally and finding peace outside of the Hollywood machine.

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Debbie Reynolds Singing for American Troops at the 8th Army Headquarters in Seoul, South Korea in 1955

On May 22, 1955, movie star Debbie Reynolds entertained for thousands of American troops at the 8th Army Headquarters in Seoul, South Korea. It was part of a week-long USO tour known as the “Johnny Grant Galaxy” show. Reynolds, who had skyrocketed to stardom three years earlier in Singin’ in the Rain, traveled with disc jockey Johnny Grant and a troupe of entertainers to perform across South Korea and Japan.

The show at the Seoul Military Post was famously marked by a massive overhead sign that read, “Welcome Debbie.” Photographs from the event show Reynolds on a makeshift stage, often wearing a simple, elegant dress, with a sea of soldiers in uniform stretching as far as the eye can see.

At the time, Reynolds was a massive “girl-next-door” icon. Just a few months after this tour, in September 1955, she would marry singer Eddie Fisher (a union that became one of the biggest tabloid stories of the decade).

While many stars visited Korea during and after the war (most notably Marilyn Monroe in 1954), Reynolds was praised for her genuine rapport with the troops. Veterans who were there often recalled her “dazzling” presence and the fact that she traveled halfway around the world to a still-recovering, post-war region just to boost morale.

Beautiful Vintage Postcards of Young French Women Posing for April Fool’s Day From the Early 20th Century

In 1508, French poet Eloy d’Amerval referred to a poisson d’avril (April fool, literally “Fish of April”), possibly the first reference to the celebration in France.

Some writers suggest that April Fools’ originated because in the Middle Ages, New Year’s Day was celebrated on March 25 in most European towns, through a holiday that in some areas of France, specifically, ended on April 1, and those who celebrated New Year’s Eve on January 1 made fun of those who celebrated on other dates by the invention of April Fools’ Day.

The use of January 1 as New Year’s Day became common in France only by the mid-16th century, and the date was not adopted officially until 1564, thanks to the Edict of Roussillon.

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