Flapper era: what was it?

The Roaring Twenties saw the rise of the Flapper era, characterized by young Americans indulging in a hedonistic lifestyle and dancing to jazz music in illicit nightclubs. This generation rejected the rigid social norms of their predecessors and lived in the present, coping with the uncertainty of a future after the devastation of World War […]

What’s a flapper dress?

Lapel dresses were daring in the 1920s, revealing the leg from the kneecap down. The flapper design blurred the line between rich and poor, and Coco Chanel’s lapel dresses were comfortable and easy to wear. Women became more independent during World War I, leading to practical clothing. Lapel dresses came into fashion in 1926. Many […]

What’s a Flapper?

The flapper was a young woman in the 1920s who rejected conventional female behavior, clothing, and hairstyles. She was associated with illegal clubs during Prohibition, but also symbolized greater physical freedom and easier breathing for women. The movement ended with the Great Depression, but the legacy of unconventional behavior remained. The term flapper is more […]

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