Vintage look book: Bardot, summer, sixties

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Vintage look book: Bardot, summer, sixties

I’m really craving some hot summer sunshine at the moment, and my thoughts keep turning to the South of France, one of my favourite places in the world. And who comes to mind when thinking of summer in the Cote D’Azur? Brigitte Bardot of course! I thought this would be a perfectly cute outfit for strolling down to the beach (with your bikini underneath of course!)

Clockwise from top left:

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1920s monokini (topless swimsuit)

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1920s monokini (topless swimsuit)

I thought the topless swimsuit was invented by Rudi Gernreich in the 1960s, but apparently a slightly baggier version was around in the 1920s! This monokini was worn by Guna Mori, a Follies Bergere girl. Apologies for the size of the photo, I couldn’t find a higher-res photo! Which version do you prefer this one, or the 1960s version?

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Weekly recap: bright hair, navy uniforms and send me your vintage photos!

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What would YOU like to see more of on We Heart Vintage? I’d love to know :)

 

Gene Kelly in uniform, WW2

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Gene Kelly in uniform

Gene Kelly photographed in his US Navy uniform during the Second World War, probably 1944 or 1945. He enlisted in the US Naval Air Service and was stationed in the Photographic Section, Washington D.C.

He looks mighty dishy in a uniform doesn’t he? He was one of my first crushes when I used to sit and watch re-runs of old movies as a kid. Who was your first movie-star crush?

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