THE NINETEEN FIFTIES sketches : If you aren't a celebrity...you feel like one

The nineteen fifties...the sixth decade of the twentieth century was dominated by the clashes between communism and capitalism.

Within the world of fashion there were several noteable developments...
- The bikini was first introduced
- The Teddy Boy culture became huge in Britain after World War Two
- Ray-Ban Wayfare Sunglasses was established
- Seamless stockings were introduced in Britain
- The term 'teenagers' was first used and for the first time young people had cash to spend on their clothes and look

Anyways I won't bore you with too many facts and happenings, so here's a peek into some of my own research into the 1950's. The research focuses on ideas inspired by Dior, the 'New Look' and Chanel.

Because darling thats how scenes are stolen - in a suit that makes a single softspoken statement...quietly feminine.

Much Love,

Elaine

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