1910-1920: Fashion at the Parisian Races – Photographic Histories

December 29, 2014 By Captain Maiel Leave a Comment

Paris has been the focal of fashion for a very long time. It’s probably the first thing most think of when they hear the city’s name uttered. That and the Eiffel Tower. I think of poodles, cafes and art. But, isn’t fashion art? There are those who scoff at the runway displays, questioning where you would ever wear this or that costume which is presented under lights, to flashing cameras and the ubiquitous fashion icons. Media forgets the clear aspect of fashion show as living art display. Below, you have a still, black and white photograph and believing the image is art somehow is more believable than the pale waif trussed up in something Jim Henson would have drooled over.

Just as fashion is art, it is also history. The photographs in the link can be used by a writer seeking to capture a period in their work-creative or non. Photographs are primary resources for research, especially when taking place at a documented event. They’re the visual proof of the statement, this happened on such and such a date. What they contain can be a treasure trove of information. As you scroll through, imagine them in motion, in color and in sound…

1910-1920: Fashion at the Parisian races.

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Image: Agence Rol/Gallica via Europeana

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Born in Saratoga Springs, New York, K has enjoyed more than twenty years professionally writing. K attended Morrisville State College, majoring in Biology, and then continued with English and History at the University at Albany, where she gained her Bachelor’s Degree. While attending UA, K interned with the 13th Moon Feminist Literary Magazine, bridging her interests in social movements and art. Topics of K's writing often include gender and racial disparities, and trauma. In 2014, K graduated from Empire State College (SUNY) with a Masters in Liberal Studies: screenwriting (Film Studies), the politics of film, and adaptations. During her gradute work, K was the recipient of the Foner Fellowship in Arts and Social Justice, a full scholarship.
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Published novels by K include the Civil War drama Blue Honor, the Second World War spy thriller OP-DEC:Operation Deceit, and the controversial dark fantasy, paranormal series The Trailokya Trilogy. In addition to writing novels, K does screenwriting: 8 Days in Ireland and the adaptations of her current novels. A sequel to her second novel, OP-DEC, is in the research phase, while the screen adaptation is being considered for production by film companies.
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In 2015, K. Williams became an official member of International Thriller Writers, but her greatest accomplishment thus far was becoming a mother in 2017. K continues to produce commentary and art pieces on The Blue Honor Blog, publishing twice weekly. A devoted dog mom, K created Shagbottom Theater in which her dogs star as well known literary and stage personas. K is also a visual artist, producing the ZoDuck Cartoon, painting and sketching--digitally or traditionally, as well as an accomplished Photographer. Click here to see more! Whether it's cooking, IVF and Parenting, learning a foreign language, history or dogs, you'll find something to enjoy and for which to come back.
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