Folks! We’re continuing our 1920s theme this week too. There are some Beauty Icons that are more iconic than others, one of them is Clara Bow. The star of the 1920’s Hollywood movies remains memorable to this date, almost 100 years after her introduction.
Early Years of Clara Bow
Bow began her career in the early 1920s by starring in several movies. Her career properly took of when she embodied The Flapper Girl in one of her films, and became by many, considered to be the perfect one. By a sparkly dress, a perfect bob, well-defined lips and statement eyebrows she gave the 1920’s look a face, and is still today one of the most famous faces of the decade.
Career of Clara Bow
However, it wasn’t until her role in the 1927 movie It that gave her the well-known nickname, it girl. The movie gave her the ultimate status as an Hollywood icon. She was loved by the audience as well as the critics. Bow was one of the actresses who survived the switch from silent movies to sound movies. But Bow herself didn’t like the change, and by the age of 27, Clara Bow ended her movie career in 1932. At that time she had starred in 57 movies.
Legacy of Clara Bow
Bow successfully pulled off both feminine fashion as well as masculine. As this was the 1920’s after all, not all people liked the idea of women dressing as men. But Bow made it looked fashionable and charming, and somewhat made the look more achievable for young women. Bow’s look is today often a reference point for the makeup and hair of the 1920’s, and somewhere between her voluminous hair and expressive eyebrows – we all wish that we had some Clara Bow within us. To us, Bow will always be the face of the 1920’s and the ultimate flapper girl. There may have been hundreds of it girls since her days, but to us she’ll forever be the original and the ultimate it.
Folks, for more #throwback posts, check out our category Stories!
It’s funny how this use to be considered a big no no, now it is is all the rage. And LOVING your examples here. Did you see how I mixed prints at NYFW? All this looking at fashion is starting to sink in.
Allie of ALLIENYC
http://www.allienyc.com
But it’s just so good, love to mix prints! And thank you love, I hope the examples are helpful! I did, you worked it superbly, it’s just so chic! Xx
https://www.thefashionfolks.com
This is amazing! She is so beautiful! Thanks for sharing 🙂
xoxo
http://www.myinfinitystyle.com/
She was so gorgeous! Xx
https://www.thefashionfolks.com
Wow! This is lovely! I’ve never heard of her before but I can see she is truly an Icon! Thanks for sharing beauty.
http://www.tessyonyia.com
Right? She kind of has that icon vibe! You’re welcome gorgeous! Xx
https://www.thefashionfolks.com
I had no idea that’s where the “it girl” reference came from! This is why I love coming to your site!
-M
Violet Roots || Instagram || Twitter
Aww, thank you love!! Xx
https://www.thefashionfolks.com
I did a project on her in college last year!
Dora http://www.BangsBang.com
That’s so good, bet it was so much fun! Xx
https://www.thefashionfolks.com
What an idol! Thanks for sharing. Xo, Ellese
Rock.Paper.Glam.
She was so cool! Xx
https://www.thefashionfolks.com
I’ve never heard of Clara Bow before but I’m really loving her outfit in that first photo, perfect inspiration for fall. And she has amazing curls too. Been loving your 1920s inspo posts lately. You’re killing it babe!
xoxo
Rina
http://www.andshedressed.com
She’s just so stylish! She embodied the 1920s perfectly and will always remain the face of the decade! Thank you gorgeous, makes me so happy to hear!! Xx
https://www.thefashionfolks.com
A so stylish woman!
xoxo
http://www.bellezzefelici.blogspot.com
I know, she’s so good! Xx
https://www.thefashionfolks.com
She’s such a classic face of the era! I don’t know much about her personal background or her history, but I always admired the fierceness and independence she embodies.
Plus, those brows!! That takes some guts to pull off!
xo
N
Style Tomes ||ST on IG
Right? She definitely embodies fierceness and independence, just love her vibe! And the eyebrows are crazy, but they were so in style during the 1920s! Xx
https://www.thefashionfolks.com
I didn’t know her story, but I saw her many times in 20’s pics and movies!
She’s the true icon of roaring 20s! 😀
xxx
S
http://s-fashion-avenue.blogspot.it/
She is indeed, such an iconic person! Both as an actress and as a beauty/fashion icon! Xx
https://www.thefashionfolks.com
It’s fascinating to think about how dramatically different perceptions can be now in comparison to back then – for example, how women dressing as men made people feel SO uncomfortable! On a different note, Clara’s eyes are so striking, wow!
aglassofice.com
x
It’s crazy indeed, and how society just dragged everyone that went against the societal norms! Her eyes are so striking indeed, just love them! Xx
https://www.thefashionfolks.com
You are absolutely right in saying she’s the face of the ’20s because without even knowing her name, I recognized her face and how it’s always been synonymous with the time! It’s amazing how someone can have such an impact, which can eventually become a legacy, and she’s done just that! Thanks so much for sharing, beauty, and I hope you’re having the best day so far!
XO,
Jalisa
http://www.thestylecontour.com
That’s so cool though! Same for me honestly, I don’t remember a time not knowing who she was or which decade she “belonge” too! She’s just such an icon! Xx
https://www.thefashionfolks.com
Awesome throwback. Wow… her brows are so thin!
Xo,
Miki
http://mikialamode.com
They are indeed, the crazy beauty fashion of the 1920s!! Xx
https://www.thefashionfolks.com
She’s a total icon!
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
Indeed! Xx
https://www.thefashionfolks.com
So romantic and inspirational <3
Federica Di Nardo
http://federicadinardo.com
Right? She was definitely the ultimate chic! Xx
https://www.thefashionfolks.com
She’s an icon and she’s so pretty.
xox
Lenya
FashionDreams&Lifestyle
She was really pretty, love how distinct her face is! Xx
https://www.thefashionfolks.com
Great post! She is so chic!
~Samantha
http://goldcoastgirlblog.com
She is indeed, love her! Xx
https://www.thefashionfolks.com
I love Clara Bow! The Roaring 20s are my fave era too!
PS: Thank you SO much for your sweet pregnancy wishes! Words cannot describe how much they mean to me! I’m so glad we connected! Much love, always!
xoxo, Vanessa
http://www.WhatWouldVWear.com
The 1920s was just so so chic! And thank you love, again, I’m so happy for you!! Xx
https://www.thefashionfolks.com
Wonderful blog! I love and i follow your blog, please follow me too
http://alamodenatine.blogspot.com/
Thank you! Xx
https://www.thefashionfolks.com
Wow! She does have a very pretty face. I am not very familiar of her but there is something classy (and classic) about her face that is endearing. I might check out her movies! 🙂
Jenn
❄The Pink Lemonade Girl
❄YouTube
❄Bloglovin
Right? It’s something that is memorable. And how expressive her eyebrows are, she’s just gorgeous! Xx
https://www.thefashionfolks.com
thank you for introducing me to her!! interesting!
http://www.thestyletune.com
You’re welcome, she’s lovely! Xx
https://www.thefashionfolks.com
Wow she’s gorgeous! A true icon! Gemma x
http://www.jacquardflower.uk
She’s stunning indeed! Xx
https://www.thefashionfolks.com
OMG, these super skinny eyebrows…
Linda, Libra, Loca: Beauty, Baby and Backpacking
I know! They’re crazy! Xx
https://www.thefashionfolks.com
She is the epitome of 20s flair – love her!
xx
She’s so stylish!! Xx
https://www.thefashionfolks.com