Tag Archives: 1930s fashion

Fashionista Friday – Madeleine Vionnet’s Roses

Posted on November 30, 2012 by J. Leia Lima

Every once in a while, the influence of a particular designer seems to permeate the fashion industry all at once. These days, it seems like everything is coming up roses—Vionnet roses, that is. Madeleine Vionnet (1876-1975) was a pioneer couturiere … Continue reading →

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Fashionista Friday: Shirley Temple

Posted on October 6, 2012 by J. Leia Lima

Shirley Temple (b. 1928) Without a doubt, Shirley Temple was the most famous child of the 1930s.  Precocious, bubbly, and an embodiment of “cuteness,” Shirley began her film career at the tender age of three, but by puberty she was … Continue reading →

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March Treasure of The Month- André Studios

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Keren Ben-Horin

I am especially thrilled to introduce this month’s treasure, as I was one the many who worked on this wonderful project. This is a collaboration between the Picture Collection of The New York Public Library  and FIT’s Special Collections. It … Continue reading →

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