Art Deco Hollywood | Louise Brooks

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Today’s Art Deco Hollywood Inspiration: a woman whose haircut inspired ladies everywhere to follow suit (the proto-“Rachel”?), a woman whose talent absolutely radiates off the screen, a silent film star, a stunning beauty and by all accounts one seriously fascinating lady: Louise Brooks.

Louise Brooks Laughing
Louise Brooks | 1920s Hollywood

She has an incredible face that can look at times cute as can be, then cool as a cucumber. She’s chic and frosty and modern and gorgeous… she’s the perfect Art Deco style icon.

Louise Brooks in Pandora's Box












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