The 1950s were a time of poodle skirts, sock hops, and an endless supply of optimism. But behind the cheerful facade, a peculiar phenomenon was happening in the advertising world. Women, it seemed, ...

The 1950s were a huge contrast with the grim war years of the 1940s. As peace broke out, Western society saw a consumer boom that led to unprecedented levels of economic prosperity. The growth of ...

Vintage magazine ads are a popular target of parody because of their naivete and naked commercialism. Indeed, there are so many of each making the internet rounds at any given time that it can be ...