1940s Fashion Sourcebook

Author : Charlotte Fiell
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2021-10-14
Category : Design
ISBN : 9781787398924

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1940s Fashion: The Definitive Sourcebook by Charlotte Fiell Pdf

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.

Author : Charlotte Fiell
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2021-10-14
Category : Design
ISBN : 9781787398900

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1930s Fashion: The Definitive Sourcebook by Charlotte Fiell Pdf

From the turbulence of the 1930s emerged the Golden Age of Glamour. Framed by two world-changing events – the economic crash of 1929 and the outbreak of the Second World War – the 1930s saw new looks emerge and thrive, despite economic and social uncertainty. This was the decade of the bias cut, the statement shoulder, the puff sleeve, the tea dress, the fur shrug and the floor-length evening gown. It was also the era that saw Hollywood challenge Paris's fashion crown and its stars become fashion icons, signalling a new grown-up direction in womenswear design. Packed with over 500 original photographs, illustrations and sketches from the decade, this is an essential guide for any fashion historian, student or vintage enthusiast. These classic images have been selected from popular fashion publications of the day, mail-order catalogues and Hollywood studio press shots, including material from Chic Parisien, Harper's Bazaar, Sears, La Femme Chic and film studios Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Paramount. 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.

Author : Charlotte Fiell
Publisher : Welbeck Publishing
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2021-10-14
Category : Design
ISBN : 1787398919

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1940s Fashion Sourcebook by Charlotte Fiell Pdf

Author : Jayne Shrimpton
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 111 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2014-10-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9781784420260

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Fashion in the 1940s by Jayne Shrimpton Pdf

This book reveals the impact of wartime and austerity on British fashion and tells the story of how a spirit of patriotism and make-do-and-mend unleashed a wave of new creativity among women who were starved of high fashion by shortages and rationing. Many home dressmakers copied the high-end looks, and women involved in war work created a whole new aesthetic of less formal street wear. Fashion in the 1940s also shows how the Second World War shifted the centre of the international couture scene away from Paris, allowing British designers to influence Home Front style. Afterwards Paris fashion was re-born with Dior's extravagant New Look, while casual American trends were widely adopted by young British women and men.

Author : John Peacock
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 423 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Design
ISBN : 0500285721

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The Complete Fashion Sourcebook by John Peacock Pdf

A lavishly illustrated, year-by-year reference charts the development of clothing from the 1920s to the present, in a resource that profiles various styles from each decade and provides capsule biographies of key contributing designers. Original.

Author : Charlotte Fiell
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2021-10-14
Category : Design
ISBN : 9781787398887

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1920s Fashion: The Definitive Sourcebook by Charlotte Fiell Pdf

'There isn't a more comprehensive source to Twenties fashion that I can think of ... An absolute must for anyone interested in Twenties fashion or art deco' Style High Club 'A source of all the styles, colours, shapes, and silhouettes of the Golden Twenties' Vogue From the glitz and glamour of the Roaring Twenties came a fashion revolution. The 1920s is a decade synonymous with social change, reflected in its groundbreaking fashions: from the daring elegance of the 'New Woman' to never-before-seen silhouettes, the styles of the Roaring Twenties still capture the imagination a century later. Sumptuously illustrated with over 500 original photographs, sketches and prints, this extensive sourcebook documents the season-by-season fashions of the Jazz Age. Follow the evolving fashion trends and uncover a fascinating analysis of the progression from haute couture to ready-to-wear in this essential handbook for all fashion historians, students and vintage enthusiasts. 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.

Author : Fiona Kay,Neil R. Storey
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 143 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2018-05-15
Category : Design
ISBN : 9781445679167

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1940s Fashion by Fiona Kay,Neil R. Storey Pdf

Wartime fashion is perhaps more popular now than it ever was in the 1940s, with thousands regularly recreating the look. This is the perfect introduction to ’40s fashion for anyone interested in the decade of make do and mend.

Author : Stella Blum
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2012-07-12
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9780486132563

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Everyday Fashions of the Thirties As Pictured in Sears Catalogs by Stella Blum Pdf

Hundreds of authentic images reflect a mood of economic austerity. Over 130 fully illustrated pages from Sears catalogs offer historically accurate pictures of what men, women, and children wore throughout the decade.

Author : Marnie Fogg
Publisher : Batsford Books
Page : 339 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2021-06-10
Category : Design
ISBN : 9781849947237

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1950s Fashion Print by Marnie Fogg Pdf

An essential sourcebook of prints from a key fashion decade. The 1950s was the decade when an analytical approach to design, with a lightness and freshness, combined with whimsical imagery and idiosyncratic subject matter. Showcasing hundreds of print designs, this book celebrates the heyday of postwar fashion design. From Lucienne Day and Robert Stewart to Maija Isola of Marimekko, the designs and influences of the print icons of the time are all covered. In addition to finished prints, the book contains exclusive illustrations and original artworks. The major themes of the period are explored, including: narrative and novelty; abstraction, exploring the distorted and attenuated forms used in print; artistic licence and the influence of contemporary art on fashion print; and finally kinetic prints that capture the influence of the era's 'mobiles, doodles and spasms'. Each short chapter introduction is followed by a range of illustrations with captions to give provenance and relevance, making this a unique sourcebook for contemporary designers and students.

Author : Jonathan Walford
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Clothing and dress
ISBN : 0500288976

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Forties Fashion by Jonathan Walford Pdf

A fascinating narrative... Great stories, remarkable acts of patriotism...mark the indomitable spirit of humanity.--Booklist

Author : JoAnne Olian
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2013-08-16
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9780486319735

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Everyday Fashions of the Forties As Pictured in Sears Catalogs by JoAnne Olian Pdf

What American men, women, and children wore in the 1940s, shown in 122 fully illustrated and captioned pages selected from rare copies of Sears catalogs. Reproduced in large format on high-quality glossy stock.

Author : Charlotte Fiell
Publisher : Welbeck
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2021-12-07
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9781802791648

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1940s Fashion Sourcebook by Charlotte Fiell Pdf

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.

Author : JoAnne Olian,Sears, Roebuck and Company
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2003-01-01
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 0486423255

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Children's Fashions, 1900-1950, as Pictured in Sears Catalogs by JoAnne Olian,Sears, Roebuck and Company Pdf

The pages of this new book, excellently reproduced from rare copies of Sears catalogs, depict what average American youngsters, ages 4 to 16, were wearing during the first half of the twentieth century. Here, among other items, are Knickerbocker suits from 1914, starting at $1.95; elegant organdy and chiffon party dresses from 1918, selling at an average price of $4.28; boys' cowboy, Indian, and baseball outfits for less than two dollars; aviator helmets, knitted hats, and golf-styled caps, all under $1.00; and a selection of fashionable coats for the high school crowd in 1946, starting at $12.98. A rich social document that will interest a wide audience of social historians and fashion enthusiasts, this panoramic window to the past will also appeal to anyone fascinated by fashions of a bygone era.

Author : Julie Summers
Publisher : Profile Books
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2015-03-05
Category : Design
ISBN : 9781782830979

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Fashion on the Ration by Julie Summers Pdf

In September 1939, just three weeks after the outbreak of war, Gladys Mason wrote briefly in her diary about events in Europe: 'Hitler watched German siege of Warsaw. City in flames.' And, she continued, 'Had my wedding dress fitted. Lovely.' For Gladys Mason, and for thousands of women throughout the long years of the war, fashion was not simply a distraction, but a necessity - and one they weren't going to give up easily. In the face of bombings, conscription, rationing and ludicrous bureaucracy, they maintained a sense of elegance and style with determination and often astonishing ingenuity. From the young woman who avoided the dreaded 'forces bloomers' by making knickers from military-issue silk maps, to Vogue's indomitable editor Audrey Withers, who balanced lobbying government on behalf of her readers with driving lorries for the war effort, Julie Summers weaves together stories from ordinary lives and high society to provide a unique picture of life during the Second World War. As a nation went into uniform and women took on traditional male roles, clothing and beauty began to reflect changing social attitudes. For the first time, fashion was influenced not only by Hollywood and high society but by the demands of industrial production and the pressing need to 'make-do-and-mend'. Beautifully illustrated and full of gorgeous detail, Fashion on the Ration lifts the veil on a fascinating era in British fashion.

Author : Bethany Jane Davies
Publisher : Crowood
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2014-10-31
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781847978332

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Vintage Hair Styles of the 1940s by Bethany Jane Davies Pdf

The 1940s were exciting times for women, heralding new looks and, crucially, new hair styles. Vintage Hair Styles of the 1940s provides a complete guide to those hair styles. It takes a step-by-step approach to demonstrate how to achieve the styles for yourself or for your clients at home, in a salon or in the studio. More than thirty of the most common styles of the decade are illustrated with over 1,000 colour photographs and diagrams. It also charts the history of 1940s hair fashion and provides guidance on how best to achieve vintage looks for those wishing to re-enact, model or wear the classic styles of the era. Includes thirty step-by-step hair tutorials, and covers heat setting and wet setting with twenty pin-curl patterns. With further information on modern and traditional methods, troubleshooting, tips and tricks and a hair accessories guide this is the complete guide to recreating authentic hair styles of the 1940s. For vintage enthusiasts, students of hair and fashion, theatre designers and those looking to re-create the styles of the era. Superbly illustrated with over 1000 colour phtoographs and diagrams.