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Easy to forget, a century later, how influential the art around Fritz Lang’s 1927 film Metropolis was (and is). So much incredible, inspirational art deco/modernist art sprang up around it. The fonts! The design! The posters!
To be fair, that futurist look might be a little dark for some weddings (unless they are dystopian or robot themed weddings, in which case: you are awesome) but there are gorgeous elements in this art to inspire and expand on for any 20s themed wedding. (Especially color-wise, those gold and greens are gorgeous, no?)
A couple things become immediately clear from this Bonwit Teller ad (pulled from a 1929 issue of Vogue Magazine). First of all, there is no downside to the drama of a long, gorgeous cap veil. Even with (maybe especially with) the sleek lines of a 20s style wedding dress. Secondly, can we bring back “gowned” …
Well, the trailer for Baz Luhrmann’s long-awaited (or long-dreaded, depending on your tastes…) version of The Great Gatsby is here! That is… well, it is interesting. Interestingly scored, interestingly cast… there will certainly be lots to look at, style-wise. The Great Gatsby is a perennial favorite for vintage-wedding inspiration, and there is certainly a lot …
Hello all! Hope everyone is having a lovely weekend so far. I’m very excited about tonight’s return of one of the most stylish shows on television, Boardwalk Empire. This is a show that started out looking pretty, but being not-so-great (in my most humble of opinions), but by the end of last season it was …
Admittedly, it’s true that I will take any excuse to think about/talk about/dream about cake. CAKE! Glorious, wondrous cake. Today’s excuse? This collection of vintage Art Deco cake toppers, perfect for a 1920s themed soiree, and the ideal accompaniment to delicious cake. First, this delicate vintage paper-scrap piece, adorned with silver-plated glass glitter. This piece …
Inspiration | Metropolis
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Easy to forget, a century later, how influential the art around Fritz Lang’s 1927 film Metropolis was (and is). So much incredible, inspirational art deco/modernist art sprang up around it. The fonts! The design! The posters!To be fair, that futurist look might be a little dark for some weddings (unless they are dystopian or robot themed weddings, in which case: you are awesome) but there are gorgeous elements in this art to inspire and expand on for any 20s themed wedding. (Especially color-wise, those gold and greens are gorgeous, no?)
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