FAS 301 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Diana Vreeland, Bodice, Windsor Knot
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War dominates the world (1939-1946) swing dancing. Europe, asia and na suffered extensive devastation. 1940 germans cut off all information and access to paris couture. Except for chanel (because she slept with nazis) 15 million americans prepared for war and spent 42 million a day on war efforts. Germany felt treaty of versailles too harsh- hitler came into power and ignored treaty. Pear harbour was bombed and us joined the war all resources were diverted to the war efforts and countries rationed fabrics, clothing, shoes. In britain citizens given coupon book with 66 points to be used for clothing. Young kids given more coupons to compensate for growth. No clothing could be imported from outside britain. Utility clothing clothing prices were increased due to lack of supplies so utility clothing allowed the prices to stay low streamlined uniform approach to clothing. No boys under 13 could wear long trousers. All braid embroidery, and lace were banned.
