☞ unfit lobster ☜: fashion flash from the past: 1920's

My infatuation with the 20's came sudden and abruptly, but I welcome it with open arms. How could I not? Talk about feminism, fashion, and the carefree living! The flappers especially intrigued me. They were the first to rebel against societies idealistic physique and character. Breaking free from the Gibson Girl trend, which was the first national standard of American feminine beauty, must of been quite risky but the sensation was probably unbelievable. They smoked, they drank (illegally), and danced. And they were the first women to do it, too. Their boyish attire, low waistlines, and tiers, beads, and sequins make me swoon. They broke the gender barrier that separated the men from the women, and I thank them for that. Oh, how I wish I was a flapper girl.

Edward Molyneux, Evening jacket, details, 1926, The Metropiltain Museum of Art collection, New York

Edward Molyneux; probably one of my favorite historic fashion designers of all time. His designs actually give me the butterflies. The detail on this jacket is so ornate and delicate and I think I have goosebumps.

Evening dress by Edward Molyneux, 1925 France, the Met Museum

Edward Molyneux, Evening dress 1926-27,
The Metropiltain Museum of Art collection, New York

I urge you to go look at the rest of his pieces; these three aren't even the beginning. I don't think I've ever been so floored and absolutely speechless by fashion before. Every piece is so intricately designed and beautiful. They really are art. I think a visit to the Met is well overdue.

Marion Morehouse

I'm really loving the masculine '20s jackets. A mission to find one has commenced.

I was digging through some not-so-old fashion archives and found that fashionising had an article about 1920s fashion and it's influence on today's. I'm falling in love with almost all the designs, yet most lack the labeling of designer names, collections, seasons, year, and I want to cry. Why hadn't they included them!?/!?!/!!1// I need to share some of my favorites, so spare me please. And yes, these are from mostly 2012 lines. They're just sooo last year.