Photos (left to right) courtesy of Australian Home Journal 1959, fashion-era.com, frankfradella.com
I love the 1950s for embracing the feminine figure and emphasizing the beauty of curves. Marilyn Monroe was a size 12 but she was the icon of this decade. No matter what her shape or size, the woman was beautiful. Finally, there was no need to hide behind bulky clothing just because you’re not petit. This decade continues to influence fashion, art, architecture and media.
Photos (clockwise from left) courtesy of hgtv.com, bloomingpeaches.wordpress.com,
Louis Vuitton Fall 2010 Campaign, Vogue US October 2010, Vogue US July 2010
We see the feminine fifties depicted in current editorials. I love the bodysuit, which actually attempts to create curves around the woman’s body. This is definitely an ode to the fifties woman. Interior designers are also using 1950s homes as inspiration for current home makeovers. Absolute Towers in Mississauga, Ontario can be juxtaposed against the body of Marilyn Monroe. The structure twists and curves, following the curves of a woman’s legs, hips and torso. This comparison has been so widely agreed upon that the structure is often referred to as ‘The Marilyn Monroe Building.’
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