Day: August 19, 2023

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Capturing Elegance: Unveiling French Fashion from 1910-1920 Through Street Style Photography

In the annals of fashion history, France’s dominance in haute couture during the late 19th century set the stage for an era of sartorial innovation and opulence. As the 20th century dawned, technology and shifting societal norms began to reshape the landscape of Western fashion. The years between 1910 and 1920, a decade characterized by the emergence of new inventions, the rise of the automobile, … Continue reading Capturing Elegance: Unveiling French Fashion from 1910-1920 Through Street Style Photography

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Elevated Elegance: The Stilt-Walking Shepherds of Landes, France, 1843-1937

In the heart of the once-impoverished Landes region in southwestern France, where flat and marshy terrain stretched as far as the eye could see, a remarkable tradition emerged in the 19th century that defied the odds of navigation in this challenging landscape. Landes, with its lack of proper roads, posed an arduous challenge for its shepherds tasked with tending to their flocks. But they didn’t … Continue reading Elevated Elegance: The Stilt-Walking Shepherds of Landes, France, 1843-1937

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A Throwback to Simpler Times: The Unconventional Parenting of 1969

In a world far removed from the rapid pace and ever-watchful eyes of modern-day society, a photograph from 1969 has resurfaced, capturing a moment that could easily bewilder today’s onlookers. A mother, contentedly crocheting on a park bench, while her baby rests beneath an inverted open-frame trash can – an improvised playpen. The photograph, a testament to the changing norms of parenthood and public perception, … Continue reading A Throwback to Simpler Times: The Unconventional Parenting of 1969

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