Forties Fashion: From Siren Suits to the New Look

by Jonathan Walford

Book Overview

"A fascinating narrative... Great stories, remarkable acts of patriotism...mark the indomitable spirit of humanity."-- Booklist Here is a definitive look at fashion in the 1940s--from French style under the Occupation and the "make do and mend" approach to wartime clothing shortages through the development of faux fabrics, the rise of American fashion houses, and the New Look of the post- war period. The illustrations reveal the wide range of fashions...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0500514291
• ISBN13: 9780500514290
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 2.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 9.3" x 10.1"