Exhibition catalogue Jazz Age, the roaring twenties

The 1920s appeal to our imagination. The ‘Roaring Twenties’ bring to the mind partying, cigarette-smoking women with short hair and short skirts, dressed in stunning gowns covered with feathers and pearls.

However, this decade offered more than just a decadent party life. Jazz Age: Fashion in the Roaring 20s contributes to a more balanced interpretation of fashion during the 1920s, with a focus on both men and women. Based on original research, it reviews not only the history of 1920s fashion, but also highlights its significance for subsequent developments in fashion.