Silent Star- Clara Bow
I’m always a little surprised when I’m inspired by fashion which predates the 1950s. But it happens in the least likely of places! Like silent movies. I simply don’t pay attention to one thing at a time for a long enough period of time to become a fan of silent movies. I like to multi-task, and that doesn’t work out quite well when you can’t hear what’s happening on screen.
Ah, but Clara Bow. I’m suddenly overwhelmingly inspired by her sweaters, pleated skirts, collars, ties, suspenders, and scarves. Even her bob! (Don’t worry, I’m not planning on cutting my hair any time soon!)
I might see if any of her films are available on Netflix. I suppose classic fashion, like great design & wonderful films, truly is timeless.
I love silent movies too, for me is like magical, it makes me wonder…I end up sketching ideas.
oh yes i remember studying her in a film class. but now especially after you posted those photos i’m even more in love with her style! i really like the pleated skirts as well!
I love her! When I first started drawing she was often my subject!
I think she is probably one of the first fashionable icons known for her style in the beginning of the 20th century! I love all her clothes a lot.
she is certainly uber-cute, but don’t shave your eyebrows off and pencil them in like that; my great aunt did that when it was in style and they never grew back! :)
Oh my she was quite cute and very stylish! Love the scarfs :)
aaahh, i love that you posted this! she is SO fabulous. oh goodness, what a gorgeous lady. and the silent film era is one of my favourites! i was a film major in college, and i always loved when we discussed silent films. fascinating.
i’ve always loved her!
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I love Clara Bow! I named my first car after her (because the car was white and curvy). Great post! :)
Every couple of months I wear waves in my hair for this reason….black and white film. These are timeless beautiful looks that I wish to never be forgotten :)
I love the second picture of her…so pretty!
she’s adorable. love the shot of her eating the sandwich! hehehe!
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Those EYES. Totally gorgeous.
Great photos =D I love it..Thanks for sharing this photos..Hmm is that you?
oh i just love retro stuffs like this! for me, retro is amazing than now. LOL
Oh my, she’s adorable! :) I’m not much of a silent movie girl, either, but I’ma take a peek just to search for cute goodness like this, next time! :)
Wow, she’s adorable ?
Oh goodness. I love Clara Bow. My fashion history teachers talk about her all the time!
Adorable.
this fascinates me.
I love this post! Thanks for sharing this older post on twitter again.
I’m kinda like that with silent films too. I have to plan to Sit Down and Watch The Film- and not do anything else at all. I saw someone reccomend playing music with them (though you’d still have to monotask, I suppose), which makes sense. Clara Bow has the movie IT on Netflix and some others.