It's almost New Years and what better way to end one year and start another than with Art Deco?! The
Art Deco Era spanned the 1920's and 1930's between the two World Wars.
It was a time of immense change and growth. New technologies and
industries boomed bringing with them a sense of optimism and new found
wealth. The Art Deco style was known for its use of lavish colors,
strong lines and bold geometric forms. At its height, Art Deco became synonymous with glamor and decadence. If If you love the look of Art Deco then you'll love the new season of Downton Abbey which starts on PBS this January. Taking place in the Art Deco Era, season three will be sure to explore the changes in fashion, culture and technology that marked the time period. In the meanwhile enjoy my inspiration board below!
A.1930's Champagne Silk Satin Dress at Mill Crest Vintage, Silk, Vintage and Eco-Friendly, $1,250
www.millcrestvintage.com
B. Glam Burst Wedding Invitation by Cheer Up Cheer Up, Premium 100% Recycled Paper, Eco-Friendly, Designed in Ohio, $2.75 Each
www.minted.com
C. Handmade Silk Ties by Global Goods Partners, Silk, Fair Trade, Made in Cambodia, $26 Each
www.globalgoodspartners.org
D. Triangle Earrings by People Tree, Brass and Silver Plated, Fair Trade, Made in Kenya, £16.00
www.peopletree.co.uk
E. Triangle Necklace by People Tree, Brass and Silver Plated, Fair Trade, Made in Kenya, £32.00
www.peopletree.co.uk
F. Glowing Sunburst Mirror by Ten Thousand Villages, Wood and Glass, Fair Trade, Made in Peru, $160
www.tenthousandvillages.com
G. Vera Cruz Cuff by Kris Nations Jewelry, Recycled Brass with 14K Gold Overlay, Eco-Friendly, Made in USA, $98
www.amourvert.com
H. Art Deco Beaded Clutch by Global Goods Partners, Satin and Glass Beads, Fair Trade, Made in India, $60 Each
www.globalgoodspartners.org
I. Sunburst Tea Light Holder by Ten Thousand Villages, Painted Metal, Fair Trade, Made in India, $16
www.tenthousandvillages.com
J. Statement Stone Ring by People Tree, Brass and Glass Stone, Fair Trade, Made in India, £10.00
www.peopletree.co.uk
Very interesting post. Thanks for sharing. Independence of women was also born during this era. What I also like about this era is the strong designs of vintage art deco rings. I have one which was being passed down from my grandmother.
ReplyDeleteThanks Shabana! I love the jewelry of the Art Deco Era as well. Also thanks for the note about women's roles. This time period was one of immense social and technological change (and challenges) stemming from the wake of the Great War. This impacted women as well as the middle and working classes. American Women won the right to vote in 1919 although the movement to gain that right had been around since the early years of our Nation's history.
ReplyDeleteArt Deco Style coincided with the Jazz Age, which saw the emergence of the Flapper, the vision of a modern and independent woman who was comfortable with her sexuality and who enjoyed more freedom than women in the Victorian Era. Although this liberation was not embraced by all women to that extreme, women's overall fashion saw a shift from the structured and confining bodices of the Victorian/Edwardian Era to looser, more pillar-like dresses. You saw lowered waistlines and rising hems that gave women more movement and allowed for dancing.