Name: 1940s Fashion Sourcebook (Fashion Sourcebooks)
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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 negligées 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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Author
Charlotte Fiell Charlotte Fiell Charlotte Fiell

Introduction
Emmanuelle Dirix Emmanuelle Dirix Emmanuelle Dirix

Summary
This gorgeous coffee table book covers 1920s fashion from silk dresses to t-bar shoes, cloche hats to elegantly casual sportswear worn by the Bright Young Things. Features all the 1930s trends including the bias cut, the statement shoulder, the puff sleeve, the tea dress, the fur shrug and the floor-length evening gown. A comprehensive appraisal of wartime and post-war glamour; from lace evening gowns, tailored jackets and furs to figure-sculpting undergarments, satin negligees and scandalous bikini.

Also includes
Rediscovered images of Hollywood flapper fashions and elegant fashion house illustrations. Images from mail-order catalogues, Hollywood studio press and fashion magazines. Images of the decade’s most iconic stars and key designs such as Dior’s New Look.

Original photographs and illustrations
500+ 600+ 600+

Season-by-season fashions

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Daywear, outerwear, evening wear & accessories

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Biographies of designers and fashion houses

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Pages
512 pages 512 pages 512 pages

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Welbeck Publishing (October 19, 2021)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 512 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1787398919
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1787398917
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.53 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 1.75 x 9.5 inches

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