1. By Ibado Mohamed Fashion 105 October 20, 2008 Rachael Libolt

2.  Born in Alexandria, Egypt  to Greek parents  study law  began working for Maison Jane  he traveled extensively throughout the world  n 1963, at age 60, he retired to Greece because of poor health  He passed away in Athens in 1970.

3. 1940s  President Franklin D Roosevelt.  The 1940's were dominated by World War II  Supreme Court decides blacks do have a right to vote

4. Men 1940 : The Zoot Suit Rita Hayworth Popular hair and sweater at the time Convertible Suit

5.  timeless creations worn by beautiful women  His fashion was very popular with European royalty and movie stars  Among his clientele: the Queen and royal princesses of Greece  the Duchess of Windsor  society hostess Elsa Maxwell Jennifer Lopez

6. Lighter Shades of Pink Gown Chiffon Evening Dress mocha strapless gown trimmed in velvet Evening dress Evening gown

7.  he traveled extensively throughout the world  His work was influenced by his travels

8.  Http://kclibrary.lonestar.edu/decade40. html Http://kclibrary.lonestar.edu/decade40. html  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Desse s http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Desse s  Peacock, John. Fashion Sources The 1940's. New york : Thames and Hudson, 1998.  Reynolds, Helen. 20th Century Fashion The 40s and 50s. Wisconsin: Garreth stevens, 2000. 