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Fashion history of the 1940s and 1950s
Fashion history of the 1940s and 1950s, from Christian Dior's "New Look" to the birth of rock and roll.
The '40s
From Christian Dior's "New Look" to beret hats, these are the links to follow for the '40s, from The Costume Gallery.
The '50s
It was the birth of rock 'n' roll, and TV influenced how people dressed - find out more from The Costume Gallery.
Men's fashion of the '40s
Full-cut suits, casual shirts (like Hawaiian) and single-breasted jackets with three buttons were a few of the style innovations of this era.
Women's fashion of the '40s
Long-wearing styles, shorter skirts and jackets and Dior's "New Look" in '47 were products of the War era.