Louise Brooks wears a lingerie inspired dress in this black and white photograph
American actress and dancer Louise Brooks solidified her place in pop culture and fashion by popularizing the bobbed haircut. Brooks was synonymous with comedies and flapper films.
Before her retirement in 1935, the silent film star lit up the silver screen with feature films that included Pandora’s Box, A Girl in Every Port, Diary of a Lost Girl and Beggars of Life. Brooks’ trademark bob haircut contributed to a growing trend with women modeling their hair after hers and Colleen Moore. Short hair marked the era of “the new woman” where women became bolder and independent with their style.
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Louise Brooks Photographs
Louise Brooks wears a feather dress with pearls and head cap. 1920s glamour at its finest.
Louise Brooks’ severe bob hairstyle not only represents 1920s beauty but also ushered in freedom for women.
Louise Brooks in a showgirl look featuring a lot of glitz and glamour.
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Flapper Style Today
A look from Lanvin’s spring-summer 2014 show presented at Paris Fashion Week. The metallic palette and fringe-like strips brings movement to the silhouette.
Model Bette Franke shows off a 1920s inspired dress in this Vogue Netherlands image. (Photo by Marc de Groot)
