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[Apr. 1st, 2008|06:21 pm] |
Hi! I've made some icons from Georges Barbier's illustrations, here's a sample:
  
The rest are here. :-) |
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[Mar. 28th, 2008|09:42 pm] |
hello my name is addie i just joined hello :)
i have a couple questions about where to buy pretty 20s things
first, i'm looking for a sort-of specific grey felt fedora. one that's light grey, with a wide black ribbon, preferably a stetson but it doesn't have to be, and with a brim more than two inches wide. i've looked /everywhere/ for one (well, ebay, thrift stores, antique stores and google) but no luck. everything is either like, fur felt which i don't understand but is expensive and sounds horrible, or like the ribbon is too thin or the color is too dark or the brim is too short, picky things like that. if you guys know of any like secret stores that might be around here (i live in ventura, in southern california), or secret vintage shops online i didn't see yet but have exactly what i'm looking for, i'd just adore it. (in case you want to know, i'm making a porkpie, like a buster keaton porkpie. in his wife's book, buster keaton remembered, she wrote a thing about how to do it and there's even a couple instructional pictures of old man buster making one, it's just darling!)
second, i've looked alot of places for a pair of flappery low kitten-heel t-strap shoes, also (of course) to no avail. i've tried zappos.com and ebay, but nothing. do you guys know of any nice online shops that might have those? (i am size 9 1/2)
thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!
p.s. if any of you just generally know of some really nice 20s clothing shops online i'd love to see them, there's a million things i want but i figured my first paragraph was long enough and i didn't want to be all clogging up your community or nothin' with my requests and things. you should tell me about them!!!! yeah!!!!! |
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| bought some good stuff. |
[Mar. 15th, 2008|07:44 pm] |
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today i foud some nifty things i though i should share with you all.
Flapper shoes, two feather head-pieces and a brooch, all for $38,63. |
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| Help! In What movie Appear White Mouses and a Piano? |
[Feb. 20th, 2008|07:21 am] |
I have a question about a movie I have no idea:
I have a friend who need to know the tittle of a movie he watched it has a lot of time, when he was a kid. The only reference he can give me is that in the movie appeared two guys who - he doesn't remember by which reason -, filled a house with lot of mouses. It seems that all the animals went up and down by all the house and even inside a piano (the piano scene is what he remembers the best). He saysalso he is nearly sure the guys weren't Laurel & Hardy. He is not sure even if it is a silent movie or an early talkie. He don't knows if it is a short of a long movie either. I know I don't give you very much information really. Not that bad as a challenge, eh?
I had several thoughts: There are mice in a Charley Bowers movie and I remember something with mouses in a Max Linder short but I have to admit I have a mess in my memory now.
Thank you very much for any information you can give me. |
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| Cabaret |
[Jan. 30th, 2008|02:22 pm] |
Кабаре, Берлин, 1930-е гг.
Cabaret, Berlin, 1930's.
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| Black Bottom Dance |
[Jan. 18th, 2008|02:02 pm] |
is that ruby keeler? |
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| 1920s novels. |
[Jan. 17th, 2008|12:48 pm] |
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What are your favorite books written in or about the 1920s? (Putting all things by Fitzgerald aside... we all know and love those). I'm trying to get a good reading list for 2008. Thanks! |
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| A Collection of 1920s Clips |
[Dec. 18th, 2007|09:59 am] |
This YouTube user has uploaded a lot of neat collage clips from the 1920s, including LOTS of awesome fashion shots.
Here's a sample:
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| When the Man |
[Oct. 12th, 2007|10:21 am] |
I am excited to announce that When the Man is playing in front of an audiance. For those who are new here or don't remember, When the Man is my short film series. It is a stylized 1220's, silent, horror series in which Death has gone rogue and he is trying to steal as many of the Devil's souls as he can before the sun comes up.
If you are in the Portland, Oregon area and you want to see my films along with a fantastically morbid play, filled with sex and violence in the form of Grand Guignol Theatre, then come to the Crimson Room at the Village Ballroom. If you would like to meet me in person, Miss Blythe (star of Episode 3) and I will be attending Oct. 26th's show. I may or may not come in character. If not, look for the red head:)
When the Man on youtube
Episode 1
Episode 3
Episode 5
The theater versions are slightly different, credits and framed with curtains along an enhanced version of Episode 5.
For tickets
The Tragedies |
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| Dances of Vice presents: The BLUE MOON MASQUERADE in NYC! 10/20 |
[Sep. 18th, 2007|01:59 pm] |
October 20th: Michael Arenella and His Dreamland Orchestra in
- The BLUE MOON MASQUERADE - $20
The exclusive Dances of Vice Blue Moon Masquerade Ball will take place on October 20th! Prepare for scandal as you don your masks and join us in dancing to hot 1920-30s jazz performed by Michael Arenella and His Dreamland Orchestrastarting at 11pm. Live DJs (His Masters Voice; Matthew) will follow with the best early jazz, blues, swing, big band, cabaret, and tango music of the 1920-30s.
To celebrate the release of Issue 3 of Steampunk Magazine, a variety of gifts from Steampunk Magazine will be offered as prizes and giveaways throughout the evening, with an additional assortment of trinkets offered for the best masquerade costumes!
An elaborate vintage paper moon photo booth will also be featured at the event, so "get out and get under the moon" with your special sweetheart on October 20th!
As always, requested attire for Dances of Vice events remains: 1920-30s Vintage, Victorian, Edwardian, Avant Garde, Decadent- or formal evening attire. Extravagance is surely encouraged for our exclusive masquerade ball, so plan on wearing something special! Finally, don't forget to bring a mask! It has been firmly established that unmasked attendees will be fair game for a good spanking.</font>
Tickets for the Blue Moon Masquerade are $20 per guest. This event is expected to sell out, and space is limited, so reserve your tickets now! Visit http://www.dancesofvice.com for ticketing information.
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[Sep. 17th, 2007|03:44 pm] |
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Hi all. I've just joined this community and I love the 1920s aesthetic.
I'm hoping you can help me out :)
I'm a bellydancer and I'd like to do a 1920-esque dance.
Do have any suggestions for music that would be appropriate? Preferably something sexy :)
I'll dressing in a strange gangster style dance costume (pinstripe, hat etc)
It doesn't have to be authentic period music.
I'd really appreciate some help :)
Thank you.
X-posted. Sorry if I've spammed your flist. |
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| 1920: random scans |
[Sep. 16th, 2007|12:16 am] |
I was scanning some interesting images from two old library books I borrowed. I have posted the raw scans, for a limited time, under the cut.
( Cut for several very LARGE images ) |
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| Villains and Visionaries on Sept 15th: Jill Tracy, Tempest, Don Spiro |
[Aug. 29th, 2007|02:01 am] |
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Thank you to all who attended the Dances of Vice opening night at The Pussycat Lounge! Dances of Vice is a new monthly 1920s/30s dance/cabaret night held in the spirit of the early 20th century days of forgotten elegance, decadence, creativity, and vice.
Our next evening affair falls on September 15th, and we will be featuring sensational pianist/chanteuse Jill Tracy on stage, who promises to enchant audiences with her signature concoction of dark parlour & classical piano, haunting lyrics and seductive style. Nouveau Noir Dancer Tempest will also weave her magic on stage with her unique belly dance performance influenced by early 20th century aestheticism & such artists as Theda Bara & Ruth St. Denis. In addition, distinguished photographer Don Spiro will be showcasing his work as part of our “Villains and Visionaries” theme, with a series of Weimarian images depicting the destructive passions of lusty vamps devoted to the intricate drug culture of a lost world.
Requested Attire: 1920-40s Vintage, Avant Garde, Victorian, Edwardian, Decadent, etc- An additional entry fee will be charged for attendees in casual attire. Dress to kill for our exclusive “Villains and Visionaries” evening affair...
http://www.myspace.com/dancesofvice
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| A cartoon about flappers (published in 1927) |
[Jul. 11th, 2007|08:13 am] |
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| Research question: attire of young police detective in the 1920s |
[Jul. 9th, 2007|04:55 pm] |
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I am currently writing a crime novel, set in New York in the 1940s, though one of my heroes has a flashback to the 1920s when he was new to the detective bureau. He's an American of German descent, honest though likes to be presentable, and at the time was only in his twenties but well and truly on the up and up. My question is what cut and especially colour suit would a brilliant young police detective who's dressed for success wear? (Note: he's one of the honest ones). Also, what style hat? |
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| When the Man: Episode 2 (Sneak Peek) |
[Jun. 18th, 2007|10:30 am] |
Here you have it boils and ghouls, a sneak peek at the set for Episode 2. A heart broken man reads his wife's suicide note and leaps to his doom as Mount Rainier erupts, spewing ash down upon a hapless city, turning his tears to mud.
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| Tänze des Lasters, early century cabaret/dance night in NYC |
[Jun. 15th, 2007|06:39 pm] |
Tänze des Lasters (Dances of Vice) is a new monthly dance/cabaret night held in the spirit of the early century days of forgotten elegance, decadence, vice and creativity. Named after the expressionist Rosa von Praunheim film "Anita: Tänze des Lasters" about Anita Berber, the legendary nude dancer of Weimar Berlin, Dances of Vice carries the theme of rebellion, creative expression, and the triumph of madness and pleasure over societal restraints. There is certainly a darker, macabre element associated with the figure and period, which can be expected of the evening. Although the evening will have a more 1920s and 30s flair, I also hope to attract enthusiasts of the darker side of the Victorian era to the event.
Dances of Vice invites all modern day flappers, dandies, neo-Victorians, crazies, crooks andne'er-do-wells to join us in dancing to the hottest tunes of the Roaring Twenties, Dirty Thirties and Flying Forties from 10pm to 4am every third Saturday of the month at the Pussycat Lounge in New York City! The debut night is taking place on Saturday, AUGUST 18th at the Pussycat Lounge. There will be special performances planned for each evening, which will commence at 11:00pm. Dances of Vice not only aims to promote appreciation for the music and culture of the past, but will also feature (both live and DJ'ed) music from contemporary musicians either influenced by music of the early century, or in the avant garde spirit of the period in general. Requested Attire: 1920-40s style, Avant Garde, Victorian, Steampunk, Gothic, Glamourous, Decadent etc- an additional entry fee will be charged for attendees in casual attire. Extravagance is surely encouraged- it is impossible to overdress for Tänze des Lasters. For details, please visit: http://www.myspace.com/dancesofvice |
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