My love for vintage fashion (1940's-1960's and some 70s) and everything related, still remains just this side of obsessive. ...this collection of images has been amassed and diligently researched by me...I always strive to have the correct information with the image. It is very important to me to always credit and name the photographers, models, designers and everyone that is involved in the creation of the image.
For a majority of the photos, I have tried to bring them back to their original sharpness, vibrancy and color, as photos from vintage magazines are usually browned and mottled with age. This is hard work, but I enjoy it so much and get such satisfaction from the results and especially your feedback and appreciation.
All of my images are categorized by collections, i.e. The Designers. In the Collection are the Albums which are sorted alphabetically according to the name of the designer.
I have seven different collections, they are:
1. My Personal Pics (5 albums)
www.flickr.com/photos/skorver1/collections/72157708200742...
2. The Illustrators (37 albums)
www.flickr.com/photos/skorver1/collections/72157625211221...
3. The Designers (206 albums)
www.flickr.com/photos/skorver1/collections/72157624643969...
4. The Models (348 albums)
www.flickr.com/photos/skorver1/collections/72157624643990...
5. The Photographers (359 albums)
www.flickr.com/photos/skorver1/collections/72157624644012...
6. Fashion Icons and Celebrities (178 albums)
www.flickr.com/photos/skorver1/collections/72157624768614...
7. Vintage this, that and the other...(19 albums)
www.flickr.com/photos/skorver1/collections/72157624768978...
To access the Collections, first go to "About", then to "Albums" and then to "View Collections".
Please do not bulk-save my pictures or fave them in huge numbers!
For those of you that use my collection just to fave photos without commenting or posting photos of your own, I will block you. I am talking about favoring hundreds or even thousands of pics at one time...it makes it difficult to look at other comments since you have to wade through page after page of faves from one viewer.
You can also follow my blog where I show many of the same images from my Flickr stream:
I'm indebted to a lot of wonderful friends who have been supportive of my efforts in posting these images.
Here's a list of some of their links:
www.flickr.com/photos/vintagevogue
www.flickr.com/photos/53035820@N02
www.flickr.com/photos/63773808@N06
www.flickr.com/photos/barbiescanner
www.flickr.com/photos/68208275@N03
Disclaimer: All photos unless otherwise indicated are not taken or owned by me. They are used solely for the purpose of discussion, comment and as a visual aid to convey the beauty of the object to you, the viewer. These images are not intended for any commercial purpose.
All images are copyrighted by their respective authors.
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- JoinedAugust 2010
- Current citySan Francisco, Ca.
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I have been following sophia for many years now and in that time she has provided so many beautiful moments where i can dive into another world. A world full of beauty and elegance! The amount of work behind it is incredible and i just want to say thank you for that. glad you exist ❤
Of course the models and clothes are beautiful, but what I truly admire here is your amazing restoration of the fading images and colors. I restore medieval illuminations, and what I find is that your ability to electrify the once-vibrant colors and now-brittle pages really does bring a renascence to these old images. … Read more
Of course the models and clothes are beautiful, but what I truly admire here is your amazing restoration of the fading images and colors. I restore medieval illuminations, and what I find is that your ability to electrify the once-vibrant colors and now-brittle pages really does bring a renascence to these old images. Absolutely glorious!
Read lessThe sewing needle ... what a weapon to make the revolution. Thank you for this collection. What a work of memory.
I really appreciate the collection of these wonderful images. The compositions are an inspiration.
Love the Nostalgia and Classic images from an era of Fashion seemingly long gone. Except in your gallery.! Beautiful work!
... I love the work that Ms Sophia has done with her presentation here on Flickr. A feast for the eyes and an ongoing inspiration for every photo and fashion enthusiast. Thank you so much my dear - and "keep it up" Your fan :)
Sophia, An outstanding time-stamped collection; I have scoured the net for past personalities countless times. This is an invaluable resource thoughtfully put together, which I will come back to many times over. My compliments on your passion and attention to detail!
You have an extraordinary shrine to everything aesthetic and beautiful. Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work!
A stunning set of photos showing the beautiful styles of yesterday.
Gran y bonito trabajo Sophia, gracias por compartirlo!!!
Une superbe galerie à voir et revoir sans modération,amicalement Eric
I love getting lost in the "sea" of your photographs. An infinite documentation, I think unrepeatable, which fills me with stimuli, ideas and beauty. Thanks a lot. (written with the automatic translator, sorry for any errors)
A stalwart of the Flickr community, Sophia is unsparing of herself in producing, promoting and sharing her vast collection of high-quality fashion images for us all to browse through and enjoy.....a true philanthropist for those who struggle in this style-starved world, she shows us that better times and styles once pr… Read more
A stalwart of the Flickr community, Sophia is unsparing of herself in producing, promoting and sharing her vast collection of high-quality fashion images for us all to browse through and enjoy.....a true philanthropist for those who struggle in this style-starved world, she shows us that better times and styles once prevailed. I have an enduring mental image of a lady with a garage full of well-loved fashion magazines and two well-used scanners sitting in one corner next to an overheating laptop. I may not be far from the truth. She should be appointed Visiting Professor to the Victoria And Albert Museum for her scholarly approach to this subject matter. I'll gladly sign the paperwork.....;-)
Read lessSophia is indispensable! It is wonderful to not only have someone help ID the models from the magazine pages that I upload on here frequently, but to also see the stunning quality of the photos she uploads. One of the best.
Sophia's knowledge of fashion and models from the past are mind-blowing ! Thanks for helping my ID my girls.
I should say more but will just stick to the truth. This is flat-out the best collection of mid-century fashion photos you will find anywhere. And all lovingly curated by a charming and friendly lady who has always welcomed my comments with grace and wit. Chris
...without doubt one of the best finds on flickr. Thanks to you Sophia your constant enthusiasm makes that every time I open my computer there are really good works from your gallery, a pleasure for my eyes ...a gem
For some time now I've been contemplating words I might write to express my admiration and appreciation for a such wonderful and lovely lady named Sophia, skover1. We all enjoy flickr as it provides a place to share the beauties we capture from each of our own slices of life. Here, we have a remarkable place, one w… Read more
For some time now I've been contemplating words I might write to express my admiration and appreciation for a such wonderful and lovely lady named Sophia, skover1. We all enjoy flickr as it provides a place to share the beauties we capture from each of our own slices of life. Here, we have a remarkable place, one where I try to spend a few minutes each day, seeing, feeling, and coming to cherish the spectacular talents of so very many. How I love this place! Occasionally, each of us finds something remarkable and truly exceptional here. A gallery, or a place, or a picture that moves and touches us, and in this case even allows us to learn something particularly fabulous! Sophia's passion for fashion and classic beauty has inspired me and taught me so very much! Spending time with her sets or with her current postings, one can discover breathtaking and exquisite treasures from times much different than the present. Times, some feel were much better, times that have become enduring and marvelously special. Take a look for yourself. I'm quite certain, if you have an eye for abiding beauty you will agree with me. I can't express enough gratitude, enough thanks to and for dear Sophia!! Getting to know her, feeling of her warmth, she herself is perhaps my most favorite model ever! How thankful I am for all she shares, especially in giving and allowing us to see some of her most beautiful self. She teaches and provides a magnificent place, even a library of the most charming and captivating photos ever taken. The information she tirelessly researches and provides is priceless and helps us see the wondrous glamor of a time that is absolutely and completely enchanting. While I've never met Sophia, I cannot help but love her! Affecting my life for good with every helpful and thoughtful comment, encouraging me, and always teaching me, I personally feel there is not enough praise that can be said about this wonderful lady! Thank you for making such a grand and distinctive contribution! Especially for making such a delightful difference to me personally. xoxo ♥
Read lessWhen I first discovered "Skorver" I was amazed by her collection of beautiful vintage fashion photographs ... Then, I realized not only did Sophia share these fabulous photos ... she shared her incredible & endless knowledge on the fashion, illustrators and photographers! (I especially enjoy her info on photograph… Read more
When I first discovered "Skorver" I was amazed by her collection of beautiful vintage fashion photographs ... Then, I realized not only did Sophia share these fabulous photos ... she shared her incredible & endless knowledge on the fashion, illustrators and photographers! (I especially enjoy her info on photographers!) Sophia's dedication to sharing her vast and wonderful collection of photographs is a true gift to all of her contacts. Always one of my favorite flickr photostreams to visit on a daily basis! Thank you Sophia! ... for giving us a daily (... uh-oh ... no pressure!) fashion fix!
Read lessTHANK YOU for assembling these. your flickr pages are just wonderful...i could look at it for days! :-)
This “Flickr” of Sophia is much more than the simple publication of photos of Fashion ... It is the true inspiration for people who admire the true classical spirit of Fashion ! Here we have gathered the great names of Fashion Photography: Rizzo, Clarke, Horst, Penn, Avedon, Beaton and others ... The legendary an… Read more
This “Flickr” of Sophia is much more than the simple publication of photos of Fashion ... It is the true inspiration for people who admire the true classical spirit of Fashion ! Here we have gathered the great names of Fashion Photography: Rizzo, Clarke, Horst, Penn, Avedon, Beaton and others ... The legendary and visionary “Fashions Designers” who have devoted much more than his name ... Devoted the most beautiful creations ... clothes that become immortalized dreams ... dreams immortalized by them: Chanel, Dior, Givenchy, YSL, Halston, Valentino, Dèsses, Patou, Fath, Lanvin, Galitzine, Fabiani, Sherrer, Mainbocher,Worth and others ... And fashion icons ... like my beloved Audrey Hepburn whose which taught women all over the world that the Simplicity is the TRUE Beauty...and that a Dress can be worn for many years! Sophia shows with these photos ... that the TRUE Fashion Classic never dies ... Fashion just reinvents itself ... and with that we have these beautiful pictures for inspiration ! Every day Dear Friend you give us these wonderful gifts ... these beautiful images. These images that inspire us! These images which will return us to a beautiful past where fashion was much more than Glamour, fashion was the TRUE meaning of Love, Life ... Happiness. I just have to THANK you Sophia for sharing with us ... people who REALLY Love the Fashion...these Wonderful photos and and your knowledge about the Fashion History!THANKS^^
Read lessEntrez ici, sur le site dévolu à la mode ! Mais attention : un site où le respect de l'oeuvre est total : hommage est rendu au couturier, bien entendu ; mais également au photographe, au modèle et au décor. Toute une époque qui défile devant vous : " sit down & enjoy ! "