Julie Summers

Fashion on the Ration: Style in the Second World War

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ISBN 13:
9781781253274
author:
Julie Summers
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Profile Books
language:
English
Publication Year:
2016
Pages:
240
Dimensions:
12.9 x 1.8 x 19.8 cm
Genre:
Art, Architecture & Photography, Design Studie
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£11.16

Description

During World War II, fashion became an act of defiance and resourcefulness for women. Despite the challenges of rationing, bombings, and bureaucratic hurdles, they maintained a sense of elegance and style through determination and ingenuity. From ordinary lives to high society, Julie Summers weaves together stories of women who found creative ways to adapt their wardrobes to the war effort. With its unique blend of everyday experiences and glamorous anecdotes, "Fashion on the Ration" offers a fascinating glimpse into British fashion during this pivotal era. Beautifully illustrated with gorgeous detail, this book lifts the veil on a period in fashion history that was shaped by industrial production, social change, and the demands of war.

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