On what would have been her birthday, we applaud the pioneering aviatrix who inspired women around the world to defy style conventions and scale new professional heights ❤️
In the early 20th century, when the idea of a female pilot was widely considered an unladylike flight of fancy,refused to be held back on the basis of her gender. When Earhart was young, and rebelling against the expectations of her traditionally Victorian mother, she kept a scrapbook filled with newspaper clippings of other independent, successful women: a telling testament to both the woman she aspired to be and would ultimately become.
With her boyish haircut and affinity for leather coats, silk scarves, and worn-in trousers, Earhart hardly fit the bill for quintessential American glamour girl. While the press ran their fair share of pulpy criticism directed toward her unkempt appearance, the tables turned as Earhart’s star grew brighter: suddenly, people sought to emulate her distinctive, gender-blurring look, especially as the idea of a woman in trousers started to lose some of its shock value.
Partially inspired by a conversation with Italian designer Elsa Schiaparelli, Earhart eventually became one of the first celebrities to gain a product endorsement deal, producing a namesake, aviation-inspired clothing line for Macy’s in late 1933 . At a time when funding for female pilots was sparse to nonexistent, Earhart utilised the payoff from this endorsement to fund subsequent flights and new gear.
While Earhart's husband and manager, publisher George Charles Putnam, played a central role in gaining a fan base for Earhart’s style, she rarely strayed from functional pieces that made her feel fully herself on the job — and even on her wedding day. The couple’sannouncement noted: “Brown shoes and stockings and a close-fitting brown hat were worn by Miss Earhart in addition to her brown traveling suit.” Unsurprisingly, Earhart wasted no time getting back to work the following Monday.
Earhart’s ambitious nature allowed her to achieve remarkable feats, from her first solo flight to her attempted circumnavigation of the world, which sadly led to her mysterious disappearance. Yet it was her willingness to take risks, despite the constant threat of physical danger and judgment from those who discouraged women with non-traditional aspirations, which ensured her far-reaching legacy.
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