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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?)
Illustrated ad from a 1925 issue of Good Housekeeping, for Stevens Spreads “Romance” collection of bedspreads. Features a bride in her vintage juliet / cap veil, mid-length wedding dress and flower accessories galore.
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” …
Love this vintage ad for many reasons, not the least of which is how absolutely timeless the copy is. You’d think it would be outdated, but the pitch still works! Obviously also love that gorgeous bride with her cap veil and debonair groom.
These beautifully illustrated vintage Pompeian Beauty ads may not feature the most modern of messages (the panicked “Do you look as young as your husband?” is my personal favorite) but the artwork is lovely, with dreamy deco details, vintage makeup and hair. Don’t Envy Her – You Can Have Beauty Too The joyous beauty of …
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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