Society at Cannes, 1935
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Society at Cannes, 1935
Fashionable society enjoying the sun at Cannes on the French Riviera including Lea Seidl, Dennis Skeffington-Smyth, Mr and Mrs Geoffrey Kenward-Egger, Gussie Miesegaes, Kay Hammond, Mrs Peter Thursby, Princesse Jean Louis de Faucigny Lucinge, Georges Carpentier, Daniele Parola, Mr Charles German-Ribon, Mrs Lazarus and Miss Tunie Karri-Davies. Most wearing the epitome of 1930s beach and swimwear. Date: 1935
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Cannes Dennis Geoffrey Hammond Kenward Peter Princesse Riviera Smyth Egger Fashionable Skeffington
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This enchanting photograph captures the essence of fashionable society during the golden age of the French Riviera in 1935. The sun-kissed shores of Cannes played host to an elegant gathering of prominent personalities, who donned the epitome of 1930s beach and swimwear. Among the distinguished guests were Lea Seidl, Dennis Skeffington-Smyth, Mr. and Mrs. Geoffrey Kenward-Egger, Gussie Miesegaes, Kay Hammond, Mrs. Peter Thursby, Princesse Jean Louis de Faucigny Lucinge, Georges Carpentier, Daniele Parola, Mr. Charles German-Ribon, Mrs. Lazarus, and Miss Tunie Karri-Davies. The crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean Sea shimmer in the background as these fashionable individuals relish in the joys of their holiday retreat. Lea Seidl, a renowned Austrian actress, captivates in a stylish two-piece swimsuit, while Dennis Skeffington-Smyth, an English aristocrat, dons a dapper straw hat and swimming trunks. Mr. and Mrs. Geoffrey Kenward-Egger, a British couple, enjoy a moment of relaxation on the sand, with Mrs. Kenward-Egger showcasing a chic one-piece swimsuit. The glamour continues with Gussie Miesegaes, a Belgian socialite, who dons a vibrant two-piece swimsuit, and Kay Hammond, a British actress, who exudes elegance in a sophisticated one-piece. Princesse Jean Louis de Faucigny Lucinge, a French noblewoman, adds an air of sophistication to the scene in a stylish cover-up and hat. Georges Carpentier, a French boxing champion, showcases his athletic build in a pair of swimming trunks, while Daniele Parola, an Italian socialite, turns heads in a bold red swimsuit. This snapshot offers a glimpse into the opulent world of 1930s society and their luxurious holidays on the French Riviera. The timeless beauty of the French Riviera and the elegance of these fashionable individuals continue to captivate and inspire us today.
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