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1940s Fashion: The Definitive Sourcebook (Hardcover)
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1940s Fashion: The Definitive Sourcebook (Hardcover)
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List price R685
Loot Price R583
Discovery Miles 5 830
You Save R102 (15%)
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From the ashes of the Second World War came forward-thinking
fashions, the likes of which had never been seen before. The early
Forties were defined by thriftiness and practicality, a
make-do-and-mend attitude in a time of war. However, the latter
half of the decade saw the emergence of the traditional femininity,
elegance and luxury often associated with the era. Spanning the
austerity of the war years to the introduction of Dior's
revolutionary New Look, this extensive survey brings together
vintage photography and illustrations to follow the
season-by-season fashion evolution of the Forties, providing a
comprehensive overview of this period of contrasts. 1940s Fashion:
The Definitive Sourcebook covers every aspect of female fashions
from the decade, from lace evening gowns, tailored jackets and furs
to figure-sculpting undergarments, satin negligees and scandalous
bikinis, offering the most comprehensive appraisal of this age of
wartime and post-war glamour. This in-depth look at the styles and
trends that shaped 1940s fashion features images of the decade's
most iconic stars and designers. Stylish leading ladies such as
Veronica Lake, Joan Bennett and Barbara Stanwyck are included as
well as designs by Dior, Lucien Lelong, Balmain and Worth. Authored
and edited by renowned design historian, Charlotte Fiell, this
volume also contains an authoritative introduction by fashion
historian, Emmanuelle Dirix, as well as the biographies of the key
designers and fashion houses of the period.
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