1. Vera Maxwell 1930s Natalie H. Rodarte

2. News of the Times 1. The Great Depression 2. Radio 3. Art Deco 4. Hollywood’s “Golden Age”

3. Fashions of the Time Paris too expensive Trends last longer Simple dresses

4. Zippers replace buttons Hems differ Men’s style change Fashions of the Time

5. Importance Legendary sportswear designer Ultra suede material Innovative designs Suits and topcoats “Original Flight Suit” The “American Chanel”

6. Influence & Inspiration Vienna military officers Chanel Einstein’s tweed jacket

7. Designs

9. References Milbank, C. R. (1985). Couture: The Great Designers. New York, NY: Druesedow, J Vera Maxwell. Retrieved October 07, 2008, from Fashion Encyclopedia Web site: http://www.fashionencyclopedia.com/ma-mu/maxwell-vera.html "Vera Maxwell." Encyclopedia Britannica. 2008. Encyclopedia Britannica (2008). Vera Maxwell. Retrieved October 07, 2008, from Encyclopedia Britannica Web site: http://www.britannica.com/ebchecked/topic/370662/vera- maxwell#tab=active~checked%2citems~checked&title=vera%20ma xwell%20--%20britannica%20online%20encyclopedia Sutton, B (2008, June). 1930 - 1939. Retrieved October 07, 2008, from American Cultural History Web site: http://kclibrary.lonestar.edu/decade30.html