A journey of documentation while I navigate the world of academic textiles.

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Mae West in Goin' to Town

The woman who helped justify the need for the Hays code of decency in Hollywood. Though she may be bold and brash, she is undoubtedly entertaining, and her boldness, comical. Like many of its time, the film has a Cinderella style narrative, where fashion style change is representative of social transformation.



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