WORLD IN 20'S
 Février 2008
Bathtub gin, speakeasies, hot jazz, the Charleston. . . Février 2008
Art Deco belongs to a world of luxury and decadence, the golden age of the 1920s and 1930s. The very term conjures up a multitude of romantic images; huge ocean liners gliding effortlessly across moonlit seas; the sound of clinking cocktail glasses and the sound of a raucous jazz band emanating from a sumptuously decorated ballroom. Février 2008
This Russian artist was born Romain de Tirtoff and liked to call himself Erté after the French pronunciation of his initials. He was one of the foremost fashion and stage designers of the early 20th century. Destined for a military career, Erté surprised a number of people by creating his first successful costume design and the age of five. In 1912, at the age of 19, his father finally allowed him to move to Paris to fullfill his dream of becoming a fashion illustrator. Erté is perhaps best remembered for the gloriously extravagant costumes and stage sets that he designed which vividly reflect his taste for the exotic and romantic. Février 2008
Dress like yesteryear's glamorous movie stars or just enjoy wearing something no one else has. Février 2008
The Detroit Area Art Deco Society, a private not-for-profit corporation was founded in 1986 by a group of collectors and enthusiasts interested in the Decorative objects, architecture and style of the Art Deco period. Février 2008
A major exhibition at the V&A celebrating Art Deco, the most glamorous and popular style of the twentieth century. Février 2008
Vanities Revues and other Vanities: The Commodification of Fantasy in the 1920s Février 2008  The Roaring 20's The Roaring 20's ~ A fantastic time. Wish I had been there. Go back in time with me.....let's reminisce!! | Février 2008
ArtDeco.com Many talented artists contributed to the Art Deco movement. A few of these artists are better known and some of their works have become Art Deco icons. Février 2008
Decopix The Art Deco Architecture site. What began four years ago as an extended photo essay has become a resource for artists, designers, architects, students, teachers and Art Deco enthusiasts throughout the world. Février 2008
Flapper fashion 1920's C20th Fashion History by Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.com Février 2008
Flapper station history library Flappers were a sign of the twenties. Young women with their hair cut short or bobbed, dressed in shapeless, short dresses with long beads. You could always keep up with the latest in fashion by watching the flappers. They were the trendsetters of the era. Février 2008
art deco society of new york A major design force that flourished between the two world wars. It evolved from earlier artistic movements, and developed in direct response to the revolutionary changes in scientific, social and political events of the early 20th century and was generally referred to as Art Moderne. Unlike any other artistic movement, before or since, Art Deco became a worldwide phenomenon leaving its imprint on everything from buildings to bobby pins. Heavily influencing the philosophy and culture of the period, the Art Deco style spread throughout almost every aspect of life. Février 2008
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