34 Rarely Seen Photos That Capture the Lavish and Iconic Gowns of Christian Dior From the 1950s and 1960s
Iconic photographer Mark Shaw documented the ultra-exclusive Parisian fashion world, focusing on Paris’s long-standing top couturier Christian Dior. Shaw’s photographs—some of the first fashion photographs ever shot…
38 Amazing Black and White Photographs That Capture Everyday Life of Paris From the 1930s and Early 1940s
Roger Schall, born in 1904, is a French photographer who deeply influenced the thirties. With the arrival of the Leica and Rolleiflex, he produced numerous photo reports…
Paris by Robert Doisneau: 23 Fascinating Black and White Photographs of the City in the 1950s
“I don’t photograph life as it is, but life as I would like it to be.” – Robert Doisneau Robert Doisneau, the photo-poet of the Paris of…
27 Kodachrome Photos Capture Life in France in the Late 1950s
These Kodachrome slides were taken by M (‘Meredith’) Frank Rush (1924 – 2013) and Renee Carol Rush (1927 – 2016) during their trip to France in 1958….
18 Rare and Amazing Vintage Photographs of the Moulin Rouge Cabaret and Its Can-Can Dancers From the 1890s to the 1930s
The Moulin Rouge was founded in 1889 by Joseph Oller (1839-1922) and Charles Zidler (1831-1897). Located at the bottom of a hill in the Montmartre neighborhood, it…
Amazing Color Photos of Paris in 1963
During the ten years that de Gaulle occupied the presidency (1958-68), France and Paris experienced rapid economic growth, which was accompanied by the building of new office…
Ladies of the Place Blanche: Captivating Portraits of Paris Transsexuals in the 1950s
Christer Strömholm (1918-2002) is known as the father of Swedish photography both for his abiding influence and for his role as a teacher. In the late 1950s…
Paris in the Late 1980s Through Fascinating Photos
The 1980s was the decade of change for Paris. In 1981, François Mitterand was elected President of France, and during his tenure, several development projects were started…
Beautiful Kodachrome Photos Capture Street Scenes of Paris in 1960
These fascinating pictures were taken by Charles Weever Cushman, an amateur photographer, during his 5-day trip to the French capital. Cushman arrived in Paris on Sunday, May…
19 Incredible Black and White Photos That Capture Everyday Life in Marseille during the 1950s
Although it may not seem that way today, Marseilles is one of the oldest cities in France and began life in 600BC when it was founded by…