1. F ASHIONS OF THE 20 TH. C ENTURY -1940’ S Maria Ortiz Apparel Merchandising and Design Spring 2012

2. T HE TIMES C AT ' S M EOW 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

3. E VENTS World War II began.

4. R EPRESENTATIVES OF THE 1940’ S. Rebecca The red shoes ‘ When you wish upon a star.’ -Glenn Miller ‘ Startdust.’ -Artie shaw

5. W HO INFLUENCED FASHION Myrna Loy(Actor 112 movies) Adolph Hitler influenced the 1940’s fashion. Lauren Bacall(Actress) Mary Pickford(Actress)

6. D ESIGNERS AND LABELS Christian Dior(designer) Bonnie Cashin Mainbocher(designer)

7. 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.” &

8. T RENDS Handbags

9. TEXTILES Nylon and wool. Tropical prints

10. COLORS khaki olive green Reds blues

11. C LOTHING 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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