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Unusual Eton crop for Fraulein von Poremski, 1928
Fraulein von Poremski, a noted Berlin dancer sporting a geometric, and close-cropped hair style, notably masculine and daring, even in 1928 when everyone was shingling their hair.
1928
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Fraulein von Poremski: A Berlin Dancer Defying Conventional Beauty Standards with an Unusual Eton Crop, 1928 This photograph captures the enigmatic figure of Fraulein von Poremski, a trailblazing Berlin dancer, as she confidently gazes off to the side with a hint of a smile playing on her lips. Her most striking feature, however, is her bold and daring hairstyle - an unusual Eton crop that defied the conventional beauty standards of the time. In the late 1920s, the fashion world was abuzz with the latest trends, and everyone was shingling their hair into sleek, short crops. But Fraulein von Poremski took it a step further, embracing a geometric and close-cropped style that was notably masculine and daring. Her hair, cut close to her head, accentuated her angular features and gave her a boyish, gamine appeal. The profile view of her haircut reveals the intricacy of the style, with sharp lines and geometric angles that were both modern and avant-garde. The Eton crop, named after the traditional boys' school hairstyle, was a bold statement of individuality and a rejection of societal norms. Fraulein von Poremski's unconventional appearance as a woman with a short, masculine haircut was a breath of fresh air in the 1920s, a decade known for its fashionable and daring trends. Her confidence and unique style continue to inspire and challenge our perceptions of beauty and individuality to this day. This photograph, taken by the renowned Illustrated London News Ltd, captures a moment in time when one woman dared to defy the norms and make a statement with her hair. Fraulein von Poremski's unusual Eton crop remains an enduring symbol of the power of personal expression and the courage to be different.
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