1920s menswear for women

German actress Marlene Dietrich is considered to be one of the greatest actress of all time. She had a deeply passionate relationship with her wardrobe, both on and off the screen. She once told a …

Les Modes (Paris) May 1921 "Matinal" Costume Tailleur par Charlotte

1934

The 1920s were an exciting time for women in Britain. In 1918, property-owning women over 30 had been given the right to vote, and by 1928 this was extended to all women over 21.War work in the First World War of 1914-1918 outside of the home had given many women a taste of independence. Womens…

Alamy, C. 1920. A photo taken in 1920 of a woman dressed in a oversized suit coat paired with flare pants. As she is dressed in a masculine outfit, she is sat slumped in a chair while holding a cigarette.

twiggy wearing a suit designed by twiggy photographed by helmut newton for vogue, 1967