Karl Lagerfeld
The Roaring 20s, or the Jazz Age, was best known for epic parties and F. Scott Fitzgerald s
The Great Gatsby. The no-holds-barred era followed the Spanish flu, after people spent two years indoors. A resurgence of the decade s affinity for celebration is likely to be on the horizon post-pandemic lockdown, and a reinvention of the era s top trends will likely follow suit as well.
Drop waists, second-skin satins, and loads of beaded embellishments are all likely to make appearances in what we re deeming the Roaring 2020s. What might have felt try-hard or costume before will now be theatrical yet chic in new ways. So whether your bridal style is understated, modern, modest, or glam, you ll find inspiration in the following Art Deco–inspired archetypes to consider for your intimate party now or larger celebration later. Of course, these looks require a flair for the dramatic and a love of all things old and new.