The ABC series, ‘Marvel’s Agent Carter’ follows Peggy Carter, (Hayley Atwell) a secret agent who lives in 1940s America. In season two, which just premiered this month, Carter moves to sunny Los Angeles after the end of World War II. The show includes plenty of 1940s fashion with the show’s costume designer Giovanna Ottobre-Melton even… [Read More]
Screen Stars & Hairstyles of the 1940s
The 1940s was a glamorous time for hairstyles. Many movie stars including Ava Gardner, Lana Turner and Rita Hayworth popularized voluminous pin-curl looks as well as pompadours and bangs. As with the 1930s, these looks were all about waves. Another popular part of 1940s hairstyles is the victory rolls—these are characterized by large rolls swept… [Read More]
Cate Blanchett in ‘Cinderella’: See Her 1940s Inspired Costumes
The live action adaptation of ‘Cinderella’ hits theaters on March 13th. Starring Lily James as the titular character, Cate Blanchett as the Wicked Stepmother and Helena Bonham Carter as the Fairy Godmother; the costumes are no doubt amazing. Oscar-award-winning costume designer Sandy Powell took inspiration from 1940s silhouettes and actresses like Joan Crawford for Blanchett’s… [Read More]