Forties Fashion

The definitive book on fashion in the 1940s, embodying a wealth of research that is presented here for the first time: from French style underoccupation and the 'make do and mend' approach to creatively solving clothing shortages,through to issues of dress, patriotism and propaganda and the development of faux fabrics and rationing,and on to the New Look of the postwar period. Over 250 stunning illustrations reveal the wide range of fashions and styles that emerged throughout the war.

ISBN 9780500514290 | E | HB