1920s Deco/Egyptian Revival Headresses

[Chasseur]

I am sorry if this topic has been discussed in detail, but I am curious about those 1920s headdresses/bandeau that one sees from time to time, in particular the Egyptian revival ones. My very petite wife looks quite smashing in some 1920s fashions and I’ve thought from time to time about getting one for her, but I’d like to learn more about them first.

I’ll post two photos from the films that have made these stick in my mind:

The ever lovely Diane Lane in the Cotton Club

The also lovely Josey Moran as a cigarette girl in the Aviator (I realize hers is likely supposed to be a work uniform in the Egyptian revival mode rather than a regular fashion item).

 

[Romy Overdorp]

There was indeed an Egyptian revival in the 1920's. But if you want a genuine vintage headdress be aware to pay big money, they are not cheap and hard to find.
The beads were made of real glass, there was another revival in the 1970's those beads were made of plastic.

 

[Mrs Chaddsley_Corbett]

This was in the local press this week, Australian Designer Ruth Tarvydas in the guise of Cleopatra, I often see her in the local Supermarket, she is always well dressed , but I will never forget bumping into her at the Bakery counter , she was wearing an amazing Victorian riding outfit with a Top Hat with a veil! at 4 in the afternoon!

I think this Picture is sensational?

http://www.ruthtarvydas.com/

http://www.charactercreations.com.au/

http://www.frockaholics.com/Designers/des_id/149/Ruth-Tarvydas.htm

 

[swinggal]

Talk to Mojito from Sydney. She is the FL's resident expert on everything 20s and she has a HUGE collection of original 20s clothing and accessories. I'm pretty sure she has a few Egyptian revival headbands too. But yeas, you will pay a lot of money for anything original. Here is a pic of her in one of them:

And here is her blog: http://sydneyflapper.livejournal.com/24690.html

 

[dhermann1]

The main reason for the Egyptian revival in the 20's was the discovery of the Tomb of King Tutenkhamen, in 1922. It's reflected in everything from Agatha Christie stories (Death on the Nile) to 3 Stooges comedies, where they're being chased by the mummy of King Rootin Tootin.

 

[swinggal]

It lingered into the early 30s as well and can be seen in a lot of costume jewellery form that time. Scarabs, blue, gold and red enamelled items...hung around for quite a while.

 

[Chasseur]

Thank you for all your responses!

I'll drop Mojito a PM, I've looked through her excellent blog, as well as that older Thread on 1920s women's fashion (also excellent).

I really like that style for women's jewellery.

 

[Stanley Doble]

The discovery of King Tut's tomb and the treasures it contained was one of the most sensational stories in a decade filled with sensational stories. No wonder it had such an impact on fashion, architecture, furniture and popular culture in general. There were even Egyptian themed King Tut parties.

 

[deco_droid]

Talk to Mojito from Sydney. She is the FL's resident expert on everything 20s and she has a HUGE collection of original 20s clothing and accessories. I'm pretty sure she has a few Egyptian revival headbands too. But yeas, you will pay a lot of money for anything original. Here is a pic of her in one of them:

And here is her blog: http://sydneyflapper.livejournal.com/24690.html

Sort of reminds me of some of Mucha's illustrations of women wearing Art Nouveau headdress jewelry...

 

[wahine]

Like these? They're not really Egyptian inspired, Mucha called them "tetes byzantines"


Here's Mucha's Cleopatra (which isn't really a lot more Egyptian than the above):


Some more Tutmaniac inspirations:

 

[wahine]

Not to forget Theda Bara!

 

[deco_droid]

wahine -- those are some great examples -- thanks!

 

[wahine]

You're welcome, glad you enjoyed!

 

[Chasseur]

Wow, mahalo Wahine!