Keeps a brain warm for playing cards. Adam on E. Market Street. Spotted by Amber Garvey

No limits. Dakota on W. Broadway St. at Land of Tomorrow. Spotted by Amber Garvey

Every day on The Pretty Gritty, our goal is to showcase the city, and keep people connected to what Louisville looks like on any given day. Today we’re taking that a little further, and kicking off a new series of posts highlighting Louisville street style from the past. Every other week we’ll dig through historical archives to find great examples of fashion from years gone by, and explore what our city used to be.

If you have vintage style photos of Louisville from past family or friends, and you would like to share, please email us at pg@theprettygritty.com. Any era of fashion is welcome! Enjoy our ode to those to walked our streets before us.

Trolley Car, Louisville, KY 1929. Thanks to the University of Louisville Photographic Archives collection. Stay warm at First Friday Trolley Hop tonight. 

80’s Mod. Taylor & Jamie at Bellarmine University. Spotted by Amber Garvey

Sometimes, its just gritty. Spotted on Highland Ave by Amber Garvey

Boxing day. Elise on E. Broadway. Spotted by Amber Garvey

Urban camouflage. Gloria on W. Liberty Street. Spotted by Amber Garvey

Street beats. Alex on Jefferson Street. Spotted by Amber Garvey

Pink, green, black & spikes. Stephanie on W. Brandeis St. Spotted by Amber Garvey

Trusty bandana. Aaron on Bardstown Road. Spotted by Amber Garvey