FASHIONS OF THE 20 TH. CENTURY-1940’S

Maria OrtizApparel Merchandising and DesignSpring 2012

THE TIMES CAT'S MEOW

Classic look. "All my life, I've been looking for class...but this, is real class!“ -Brother Orchid

Spiffy

"A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous. “- Coco channel

EVENTSWorld War II began.

REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 1940’S.

Rebecca

The red shoes

‘ When you wish upon a star.’ -Glenn Miller

‘ Startdust.’ -Artie shaw

WHO INFLUENCED FASHION

Myrna Loy(Actor 112 movies)

Adolph Hitler influenced the 1940’s fashion.

Lauren Bacall(Actress)

Mary Pickford(Actress)

DESIGNERS AND LABELS Christian Dior(designer) Bonnie Cashin

Mainbocher(designer)

SILHOUTTE

“Off with the swing skirt and on with the straight. Waistlines are now lower and suit jackets long: Skirt pleats start low, very low, and front fullness is centered to avoid width.”

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TRENDS Handbags

TEXTILES Nylon and wool . Tropical prints

COLORS khaki olive green Reds blues

CLOTHING PARRALLES Empire waists and open backs. (1930’s)

Dresses with fringe were popular in the 1920’s.

Adding a hat to the outfit was a popular way to add color in the 1920’s as well as the 1940’s.

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