GLOBAL — Secret speakeasies filled with flirty flappers dressed in fringed frocks, sporting coifed bobs, and sipping spiked cocktails would have been the theme of the party during the roaring twenties. In F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby," the cautionary tale of decadence and indulgence featured party scenes thrown by the enigmatic Jay Gatsby that were the epicenter of the elite social set that reigned during the era. Baz Luhrmann's adaption of the classic novel depicted the party scene as an opulent spectacle, attended by the crème de la crème. Party-goers rhythmically danced to the jazzy tunes as confetti fluttered to the ground; a site to behold and definitely a fête not to be missed.
Today when we think of lavish parties we envision the rich and famous attending, from Hollywood glitterati and Manhattan socialites to champion athletes such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Olivia Palermo, and LeBron James. Had the fictional Jay Gatsby really existed and thrown one of his swanky soirees in the 1920s, the VIP guest list would have been just as posh; running the gamut from actress Louise Brooks and dancer Josephine Baker to baseball legend Babe Ruth, tennis great Bill Tilden, even Fitzgerald himself and his wife Zelda. When he wrote "The Great Gatsby," it was rumored that he was inspired by his visits to Long Island's North Shore and parties he attended. One can only imagine how luxe they were.
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(Louise Brooks, Josephine Baker, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and Zelda Fitzgerald)
"Sometimes I don't know whether Zelda and I are real or whether we are characters from one of my own novels." ~ F. Scott Fitzgerald
A posh party may not be on your immediate social calendar, but that doesn't have to stop you from indulging in the lavish lifestyle. "The Great Gatsby" is set to release and you can get your copy of "The Great Gatsby" on Blu-ray Combo Pack and HD Digital Download on August 27th. This film will be a perfect addition to your fashion film collection – it's chock full of special features including fashions from the 20s and must-watch deleted scenes.
Want to sport a chic look reminiscent of the Jazz Age, as Fitzgerald dubbed the era? Here are chic essentials to showcase your flapper flair.
Layered mesh, dot embellishments, and bow accent make this the perfect party dress. Ryu All Neutral dress, $89.99.
The Art Deco-inspired Swarovski design will add vintage elegance to any ensemble. Ben-Amun crystal circular drop earrings, $220.
Rich and shimmering hues from the Julep Jazz Collection would accent any look. l. to r. Myrtle (Flapper Red), Zora (Frosted Pink), Alice (Antique Lilac), Clara (Opaque Peach), Zelda (Pink Champagne), Gabrielle (Smoky Mulberry), Coco (Oxblood), Paris (Holographic Glitter), and Millie (Vintage Indigo), $14, each.
(Photo credits: Warner Bros. Pictures, doctormacro.com, and literaryfictions.com)
I can’t wait to get this DVD! Want the polishes too. Is this a new line? Never heard of it before.
Love this!!! Can’t wait for it on DVD.