They are just simply pure and beautiful.
March 27, 2016
More Than Just the Woman in Hitler's Bathtub: Lee Miller’s Stunning Images of Women During World War II
Raped aged seven. Spotted by Conde Nast aged 19. Muse to Man Ray in her twenties. Painted by Picasso aged 30. And the woman in Hitler's bathtub in 1945, aged 38.
She is Lee Miller, a model who left the world of fashion to become a fearless war photographer during the dark days of the 1940s.
Lee Miller photographed innumerable women during her career, first as a fashion photographer and then as a journalist during the Second World War, documenting the social consequences of the conflict, particularly the impact of the war on women across Europe. Her work as a war photographer is perhaps that for which she is best remembered – in fact she was among the 20th century’s most important photographers on the subject.
Bringing together a number of iconic and never before seen images, IWM London’s major exhibition Lee Miller: A Woman’s War tells the story beyond the battlefields of the Second World War by way of Miller’s extraordinary photographs of the women whose lives were affected.
She is Lee Miller, a model who left the world of fashion to become a fearless war photographer during the dark days of the 1940s.
Lee Miller photographed innumerable women during her career, first as a fashion photographer and then as a journalist during the Second World War, documenting the social consequences of the conflict, particularly the impact of the war on women across Europe. Her work as a war photographer is perhaps that for which she is best remembered – in fact she was among the 20th century’s most important photographers on the subject.
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| Lee Miller in Hitler’s bathtub, Munich, Germany, 1945. Miller’s friend David Scherman took this photograph, and it’s very carefully staged, from the picture of Hitler on the tub to the slightly kitschy statue on the right, to the boots on the bathmat beside the tub. These are the boots Miller had worn to visit the concentration camp at Dachau earlier that day, and the dirt on the bathmat is dirt from Dachau. (Photograph: David E Scherman/Lee Miller with David E. Scherma. All rights reserved.) |
Bringing together a number of iconic and never before seen images, IWM London’s major exhibition Lee Miller: A Woman’s War tells the story beyond the battlefields of the Second World War by way of Miller’s extraordinary photographs of the women whose lives were affected.
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| Anna Leska, Air Transport Auxilliary, Polish pilot flying a spitfire, White Waltham, Berkshire, England, 1942. |
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| A French woman is accused of collaborating with the Germans, Rennes, France, 1944. |
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| ATS officers getting changed in Camberley, Surrey, 1944. |
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| An exhausted nurse at the 44th evacuation hospital, Normandy, France, 1944. |
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| A tired mother and son wait at a crossroads for transport, Luxembourg, 1945. |
March 26, 2016
20 Vintage Photographs Show How Classic Hollywood Stars Celebrate Easter
We know celebrities always do things better, and Easter is no exception...
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| Angie Dickinson celebrates Easter in Hollywood |
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| Debbie Reynolds |
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| Shirley Temple with a bunny given her as an Easter present by Joel McCrea, 1936 |
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| Barbara Bates, 1945 |
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| Debra Paget, ca. 1950s |
Interesting Vintage Snapshots of Photographers' Shadows While They Shooting Friends
Here is an interesting collection of vintage snapshots that show the photographers' shadows while they were photographing their friends.
20 Funny Vintage Photos Show Animals Playing Musical Instruments as People
Who says animals can't play musical instruments as people? Let's see these vintage pictures.
22 Style Moments That Defined the 1970s
From Gucci to Halston, Laura Ashley to Biba there were plenty of brands making 1970s fashion their own back in the day, giving us hippie chic, power dressing, glam rock and even punk, all within an exceptional ten year timeframe.
1. Diane Von Furstenberg and The Wrap Dress, 1974
Diane Von Furstenberg made her now-iconic wrap in 1974 after setting out to create a relaxed, silk jersey dress that could suit every woman's body with ease. Originally available in a small range of sooo Seventies prints, she was quickly given the cover of business bible Newsweek and declared the 'most marketable designer since Coco Chanel.' The magazine was right and by 1976 Diane had sold over 5 million of the dress worldwide, building a lasting fashion empire in the process.
2. Joni Mitchell , 1972
The poster girl of hippie chic, Joni Mitchell was undoubtedly one of the Seventies' ultimate style icons. She wore tie dye blouses, earth-goddess hair and billowing kaftans like no other, usually completing her trademark look with bare feet and a guitar in hand. All together now, 'Don't it always seem to go...'
3. Cher, 1973
Cher released a whopping 10 albums in the 1970s meaning, quite simply, that she was absolutely everywhere. From more-is-more prints to epic perms, she trialled every trend the decade had to offer with gusto.
4. Halston, 1976
Meet the 1970s' most popular guy. The now-legendary designer Roy Halston Frowick shot to fame in this decade thanks to his minimalistic draped gowns and his greatest invention, the jersey halter dress. Find him at Studio 54 with Elizabeth Taylor on one arm and Liza Minelli on the other...
5. Studio 54, 1970s
Studio 54 in New York was the Seventies hottest venue bar none. From Andy Warhol to Yves Saint Laurent, anyone who was anyone could be found right here, having the time of their lives every day of the week. Here's Bianca Jagger riding into her Studio 54 birthday party on a white stallion, just because...
1. Diane Von Furstenberg and The Wrap Dress, 1974
Diane Von Furstenberg made her now-iconic wrap in 1974 after setting out to create a relaxed, silk jersey dress that could suit every woman's body with ease. Originally available in a small range of sooo Seventies prints, she was quickly given the cover of business bible Newsweek and declared the 'most marketable designer since Coco Chanel.' The magazine was right and by 1976 Diane had sold over 5 million of the dress worldwide, building a lasting fashion empire in the process.
2. Joni Mitchell , 1972
The poster girl of hippie chic, Joni Mitchell was undoubtedly one of the Seventies' ultimate style icons. She wore tie dye blouses, earth-goddess hair and billowing kaftans like no other, usually completing her trademark look with bare feet and a guitar in hand. All together now, 'Don't it always seem to go...'
3. Cher, 1973
Cher released a whopping 10 albums in the 1970s meaning, quite simply, that she was absolutely everywhere. From more-is-more prints to epic perms, she trialled every trend the decade had to offer with gusto.
4. Halston, 1976
Meet the 1970s' most popular guy. The now-legendary designer Roy Halston Frowick shot to fame in this decade thanks to his minimalistic draped gowns and his greatest invention, the jersey halter dress. Find him at Studio 54 with Elizabeth Taylor on one arm and Liza Minelli on the other...
5. Studio 54, 1970s
Studio 54 in New York was the Seventies hottest venue bar none. From Andy Warhol to Yves Saint Laurent, anyone who was anyone could be found right here, having the time of their lives every day of the week. Here's Bianca Jagger riding into her Studio 54 birthday party on a white stallion, just because...
March 25, 2016
Here Are 12 Reasons Why We Should Be Wearing 1960s Bathing Suits
Suits of today are far more risque than those of the 1960s. In spite of the mod look and miniskirts, women didn’t show nearly as much flesh as they would now but the bold prints and exotic designs made them seem very risque. Here are 12 reasons why we should all be wearing 1960s bathing suits:
1. Because you can wear a bathing suit and make it seem like you’re just wearing a romper or shorts.
2. Because matching.
3. Because look at the beautiful lines these suits make on these ladies.
4. Because you could wear a swimsuit that looks like a little dress.
5. Because now those bangs you got on a whim look so awesome.
1. Because you can wear a bathing suit and make it seem like you’re just wearing a romper or shorts.
2. Because matching.
3. Because look at the beautiful lines these suits make on these ladies.
4. Because you could wear a swimsuit that looks like a little dress.
5. Because now those bangs you got on a whim look so awesome.
