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Fashion in World War I: July 1915
Black silk taffeta day dress by Premet In July 1915, notwithstanding the fine weather, the mood of Paris society was dark – both figuratively and literally. At the theatre, and at benefits for wounded...
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Fashion in World War I: December 1915
Dresses shown at the Fete Parisienne in New York, from Le Style Parisien The ‘Fete Parisienne’ of couture fashion in New York generated welcome publicity for Paris couturiers – and funds for French...
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Fashion in World War I: April 1916
Dresses by Lanvin with 'peasant' blouses, Elegances Parisiennes In April 1916, the first issue of Les Elegances Parisiennes appeared, incorporating some of the journalists and features from Le Style...
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Fashion in World War I – July 1916
Jersey outfits trimmed with embroidery by Chanel, July 1916 In July 1917, the contradictions underpinning Paris haute couture were more apparent than ever. On July 1 the Allied armies embarked on the...
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Fashion in World War I: October 1917
Three ensembles by Poiret showing the new trends for Winter 1917 The fashion articles in the November 1917 issue of Les Élégances Parisiennes flagged up some radical new trends in cut – and its...
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Fashion in World War I: January 1918
Lingerie from Lanvin and others, with beading and coloured embroidery From 1918 onwards Les Elégances Parisiennes ceased to appear in its monthly format; instead, there were twice-yearly volumes...
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Fashion in World War I: August 1918
The August 1918 issues of Vogue were a little light on fashion news – there was a long article discussing the relationship between styles of dress and styles of interior decorating, and several...
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Fashion in World War I: September 1918
Irene Castle in mourning for her husband Vernon The September 1918 issues of Vogue included a feature on the style icon Irene Castle, famous as a dance performer and teacher who had popularized the...
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