1940s fashion : the definitive sourcebook

1940s fashion The definitive sourcebook

Emmanuelle Dirix

Book - 2013

The early Forties might have been years of make-do-and-mending and fashionable inventiveness, but the latter half of the decade saw an explosion of contemporary forward-looking fashions. "1940s Fashion: the Definitive Sourcebook" is an extensive survey that brings together previously unpublished photography and beautifully drawn illustrations to provide a comprehensive overview of the period, from the austerity fashion of the war years to the introduction of Dior's revolutionary "New Look", and the rise of Hollywood glamour. From haute couture to ready-to-wear, this publication comprehensively documents the season-by-season fashions of the WWII era and the immediate post war period. The images feature prominent star...s of the decade such as Joan Bennett, Veronica Lake and Barbara Stanwyck, and designers including Dior, Lucien Lelong, Balmain, Nina Ricci, and Worth.

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Subjects
Fashion > History > 20th century.
Fashion > History > 20th century > Pictorial works.
Nineteen forties.
Illustrated works.
Genres
Illustrated works
Published
London : Goodman Fiell, an imprint of Carlton Books 2013.
Language
English
Main Author
Emmanuelle Dirix (author)
Other Authors
Charlotte Fiell, 1965- (author)
Physical Description
512 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN
9781847960467
  • Introduction
  • Daywear
  • Outerwear
  • Eveningwear
  • Accessories
  • Other
  • Selected Biographies
  • Index
  • Bibliography & Credits

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