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These Vintage Hair Dryers Look Like Something Out Of A Sci Fi Movie
As the A-list gets primped and pampered (and punked out) in preparation for tonight’s Met Gala, they can take comfort in the fact that the tools wielded by their hair dressers don’t look like this.
TIME WARP: If John Galliano Dressed The New Pope…
The white smoke has billowed in Vatican City and the new Pope has been named, but thirteen years ago, we got an idea of what John Galliano’s version the Catholic leader would look like during one not-so-Christian Dior runway show.
TIME WARP: Remember When Teenage Naomi Was On The Cosby Show?
Long before she was making wannabe models (and her fellow coaches) quiver in their stilettos on her reality show The Face, Naomi Campbell was gracing our small screens in a far less imposing role: in a three-episode run as Julia on The Cosby Show in 1988.
TIME WARP: Watch Nicolas Ghesquière’s First-Ever Show For Balenciaga
On the eve of Alexander Wang‘s first show as creative director of Balenciaga (eeeek!), we want to take you back to October 1997, when a sprightly young up-and-comer named Nicolas Ghesquière showed his first-ever collection for that very same house.
TIME WARP: A ’90s Hilton Family Christmas Card!
On Thursday, Paris Hilton posted a hilarious #ThrowbackThursday picture on her Facebook page: her family’s Christmas card from when she was 15.
TIME WARP: The Royal Family’s Old Christmas Videos Are The Best
Since you’ve all been so good this year, we’ve got a big treat today: a double whammy of the Royal Family at Christmas!
TIME WARP: Oscar De La Renta Is A Total Charmer In This 1984 Interview
Oscar de la Renta is just so gosh darn charming in this 1984 interview with Barbaralee Diamonstein that we kept forgetting just how old the clip was — until, that is, they zoomed out and we got a full look at his interviewer’s outfit: a brown, quintessentially Eighties, ruffle-necked dress.
TIME WARP: Jeanne Lanvin Fits Models Before Launching A Collection
Long before before Alber Elbaz turned the house of Lanvin into what it is today, there was founder Jeanne Lanvin. She was responsible for creating très feminine designs, and the house recently unearthed a video of the master at work.
TIME WARP: Mila Kunis Used To Shill For Lisa Frank
Everyone recognizes ’90s icon Lisa Frank‘s colorful smattering of rainbows, unicorns, and teddy bears. But did you all know that Esquire‘s Sexiest Woman Alive Mila Kunis used to shill for the brand? Nope, neither did we!
TIME WARP: This Is How Women Applied Their Makeup In The ’40s
In the spirit of Sunday Funday, here’s a little clip that’s just for fun: a vintage makeup video tutorial from the 1940s. This is how our grandmothers did it!
TIME WARP: This Is What Victoria’s Secret Catalogs Looked Like In The ’70s
For your evening does of funny vintage things, check out this pre-Angel-era catalog from 1979, complete with blank facial expressions and furry slippers!
WATCH: Keep Dudes From Invading Your Personal Dancing Space
We love going out and dancing, but we hate when dudes try to grind up on us! Personal space, guys! We’re definitely going to look into buffer belts, which is supposed to keep ladies and gents at a distance from each other while dancing, as evidenced by this vintage vid.
TIME WARP: Models Werked This 1960s Balenciaga Show
Back in the day, fashion shows were more about the clothes than a fancy runway set-up or concert lighting. Case in point: Balenciaga‘s show from the 1960s.
TIME WARP: Watch Gianni Versace’s ’90s Couture Show At The Ritz
The late Gianni Versace used to show his couture collection at the Ritz Hotel in Paris. His sis Donatella continued the tradition until 2004, and this weekend, she finally returned to Gianni’s favorite spot. As such, we wanted to take a look back at Gianni’s Atelier Versace creations.
TIME WARP: When Yves Saint Laurent Was Still At YSL
The house of Yves Saint Laurent has been all over the news thanks to Hedi Slimane‘s controversial choice to change its name. Since the label is about to make some serious changes, we thought it would be fun to take a trip down memory lane with some videos of runway shows from when Yves himself was still at the brand.
TIME WARP: ’60s Barbie Fashion Was The Best
Chris Benz‘s new “I Can Be President” Barbie is great, but it still doesn’t hold a candle to the old school dolls from the ’60s.
TIME WARP: See 1950s Barnard Students Take Posture 101
We all know clothes just look better when you stand up straight, but sometimes it’s hard to remember not to slouch — unless, that is, you have a glowering teacher there to remind you, like these Barnard girls did in 1954.
TIME WARP: Yes, Apple Had A Clothing Line In The ’80s
You read that correctly. The electronics superpower once dabbled in apparel and created a line of clothing in 1986.
TIME WARP: Peplums Were A Hot New Trend In The ’50s
We never get tired of vintage fashion videos, like this gem featuring 1950s Parisian style.
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