Art Deco/Jazz Era (1919-1941)
Reprinted from "The Mining Co"
Costume
Clothing of the 1920's
From RETRO Magazine, a beautiful multi-page retrospective on clothing in the 1920's.Clothing Styles of the 1930's
Vintage Vixen's primer on clothing influences in the 30's.Flapper Fashion of the 1920's
A Clean Well-Lighted Place for Books offers this page full of great drawings, photographs and explanations of fashion in the 1920's.Hair in the 1930's
How to achieve those gorgeous finger waves, from RETRO Magazine .History of Swimwear
Another great article from RETRO Magazine .
Dancing/Music
Music in the Deco Era
Online music samples from George Gershwin, Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday.
Events/Groups
Art Deco Preservation Society of Northern California
NOT just a bunch of old ladies having garden parties...Art Deco Society of Washington, D.C.
This beautiful site includes links to events in the Washington D.C. area, as well as various Deco resources.Doing Up the Gatsby
A great article from RETRO Magazine on the annual Gatsby Afternoon in California.The Northern California Lindy Society
A definitive source of information for swingers around the country.San Francisco Vintage Clothing Expo
This premier event for vintage clothing collectors is held each year in March and September, this article on the event is brought to you by RETRO Magazine .
Historical Reference
Big Bands Database
A huge site featuring tons of information about jazz and swing history.Dancing Was Never Cheap
RETRO Magazine takes a look at what it cost to hang out at dance halls in the 1920's.Flapper's Appeal to Parents
Insightful editorial written by a flapper in the 1920's.Flapper Culture and History
A look at flapper culture of the 1920's. Developed by the Louise Brooks Society.Flapper Station
A definitive listing of links to cars, jazz, radio, movies, clothes, etc. of the 1920's and early 1930's.History of the 1920's
On online project by several scholarly gentlemen includes an analytical essay, a timeline and an events browser.
Merchants
eBay Online Auction
Tons of vintage clothing from the 20's, 30's and 40's up for auction at (sometimes) very reasonable prices.Reflections of the Past
Online catalog of antique/vintage clothing includes many Deco era items.Thrift Store Shopping
The way to go for vintage clothes, but also check out online auctions like eBay. This article presented by RETRO Magazine.
Publications
Echoes Magazine
Great online magazine with information about furnishings, accessories and Deco events.RETRO Magazine
A hip, glamorous online magazine covering all that was cool in the 20's, 30's and 40's.
