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Fashion of the 1900's
​Facts:
• Fashion reflected the steady recovery of the world economies after WWII​
​• U.S. was quick to manufacture new sports clothing lines as a result of weekend and holiday activities resuming after wartime
o Fashion also became more extravagant (as the restrictions were lifted)
• More fashion houses opened
o Including that of Pierre Balmain
Look through this gallery to see some common styles of the time.
Seen here is part of an exhibit that was sent around Europe and America (1945-1946) to raise the profile of French Fashion.
February 1947
1955 designed by Balmain
Seen here is part of an exhibit that was sent around Europe and America (1945-1946) to raise the profile of French Fashion.
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