Parasol fever: The obsessive, forgotten world of Victorian sun umbrellas in the 1800s Parasols ruled women’s fashion for centuries — then vanished in a decade. Discover the cultural history behind this once-essential accessory.
Coppertone suntan lotion went full Hollywood with these fun vintage ads from the 1960s In the sixties, up-and-coming actresses were the starlets who helped sell vintage versions of Coppertone suntan lotion – and the popular look of tan, tan skin.
See how ‘suntan’ became the big beauty buzzword, starting in the ’50s Companies promoted it. Celebrities touted it. Everyday people paid attention, and then spent hours in the sun, trying to get the perfect suntan.
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