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Black Vintage Glamour
They were a part of the beautiful glamorous women of the 1920's-1950+, who also shined brightly in spite of the many obstacles. They managed to become iconic in a time where, they could not even sit in the places they were performing or receiving their awards. Their legacy lives on not because, all their accolades were recognized in their lifetime, but because in life they broke barriers, every time they were on screen/stage. They manage to be true visions, at a time when they were told to stay hidden.
Key Features
Opulent Jewels
Pinned updo's (often requiring chemicals or heat to achieve maximum straightness to achieve to soft curl look)
Sequin
Feathers
Red lipstick and nail polish
Silver or Gold peep toe kitten heeled shoes
The Icons
Joyce Bryant
Diane Carroll
Dorothy Dandridge
Josephine Baker
Pearl Mae Bailey
Lena Horne
Joyce Bryant
An American jazz singer and actress of the late 1940's and early 1950's
Born; October 14, 1928 - November 20, 2022
One of the first black singer's to perform at the Casino Royal in Washington D.C
Diane Carroll
An American Actress, singer , model and activist.
Born; July 17 1935 - October 4, 2019
Most well known in early major films featuring black cast, including Carmen Jones & Porgy and Bess.
Pearl Mae Bailey
An American actress and singer
Born March 29,1918 - August 17, 1900
She appeared in vaudeville, broadway, & film productions and won a Tony for her title role performance in Hello, Dolly!
(order from left to right) Pearl Mae Bailey, Dorothy Dandridge, "Carmen Jones" 1954
Josephine Baker
An American born French entertainer (also noted as a French resistance agent, free mason and civil rights activist)
Born; June 3, 1906 - April 12, 1975
Most known for her dance performances, including the famous 1926 "Banana Dance"
Lena Horne
An American singer, dancer and civil rights activist
Born; June 30, 1917 - May 9, 2010
In 1984 she received the Kennedy Center Honor for lifetime achievement in the performing arts.
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