The revenge of Samson
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The revenge of Samson
A series of photographs showing a fashionable 1920s lady going from long hair to a bobbed style. The period saw a huge shift in hair styles with the majority of women choosing to bob or shingle their long hair; not always an easy decision. The model in the photograph is having her hair styled at Emile of 24 Conduit Street, London. Date: 1925
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31st Bobbed Choosing Decision Easy Huge Majority Revenge Samson Shift Shingle Styles 1925 Fashionable January
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The Revenge of Samson: A 1920s Transformation In the heart of London's fashionable West End, at Emile of 24 Conduit Street, a revolution was underway. The year was 1925, and the roaring twenties were in full swing. The era was known for its bold innovations, and none were more striking than the shift in women's hair styles. Long, flowing locks were being replaced by bobbed and shingled cuts, a decision not always an easy one. Our photograph captures the essence of this transformative period, as a fashionable 1920s lady undergoes her own metamorphosis. With a determined expression, she sits before her reflection in the mirror, watching as her long, luxurious hair is carefully sheared away. The scissors glint ominously, a symbol of the rebellion against societal norms. The date, 31st January 1925, marks the end of an era and the beginning of a new one. The model's once voluminous locks are now piled high on her head, a bobbed style that was quickly becoming the must-have look for modern women. The change was not just a matter of fashion, but a statement of independence and self-expression. The period saw the majority of women making the bold move to bob or shingle their long hair, a decision not always an easy one. The image of the strong, independent flapper, with her short bob and short skirt, was a powerful symbol of the newfound freedom and liberation of women in the 1920s. And so, the revenge of Samson, once a symbol of strength and power, was reimagined as a symbol of the modern woman's courage and determination to break free from the past.
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