1940 french fashion

Christian Dior Oblique Line

Une Journée à Paris - Celebrating its 26th anniversary, the October issue of Harper's Bazaar China travels to Paris for a story featuring classic style. In

The biography of Christian Dior

Design House: House of Dior (French, founded 1947). Designer: Christian Dior (French, Granville 1905–1957 Montecatini). Date: spring/summer 1947. Culture:...

Resistenza partigiana, Partisan Resistance, were pro-Allied Italians during WWII. The Partisans were responsible for finding and executing Mussolini. There were many different groups of Partisans with different political slants - socialist, anarchist, apolitical, Catholic etc. As with the French Resistance, women were an instrumental part of the success of these forces, holding high positions of authority and fighting along side their brothers. Very many Italian Partisans were in their teens…

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From 1941 comes this Princess Jumper (Pinafore) Dress with V Neckline and Side placket opening. The blouse can be either short or long sleeve and has a button neck collar or can be left open. The pattern is Bust 34 ins. Waist 28 ins. Fabric suggestions Jumper Dress: Velveteen, Corduroy, Linen, Gaberdine - Blouse: Silk, Cotton, Rayon (viscose) The pattern has step by step instructions and a helpful sewing guide. If you would prefer a Ready printed version it can be found here…

French actress Barbara Laage polishing her shoes. Location: France Date taken: May 1946 Photographer: Nina Leen

Fashion has always been about change, and the transition from 1940s fashion to fifties’ style was a pretty radical one. Post-war, 1950s fashion moved style from the salons to the streets, as inventions in easy care fabrics and speedier manufacturing systems meant that new silhouettes could be made for the masses. Having the latest trends was no longer a concept reserved exclusively for the rich, and while people hadn’t quite reached the street style heyday of the 1960s fashion scene, style…

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