20th Century Fashion
Women & Children's Fashions:
1940sWelcome to The Costume Gallery Website's research area for 20th Century Fashions during the 1940s. This era is frequently referred to as the Big Band era. Swing music was fashionable and reflected the way people dressed. This decades fashions were heavily influenced by World War II. There were many fashions from this era as you will see by the references below.
NOTE: January 5, 2010: This week we are in the process of updating this webpage. As of today all links are functional. Many more resources will be added this week.
Links to Research:
1st Communion Photos: 1940s Girls Dresses
The Costume Institute / MET Museum:
1940 Fashion Photograph for Lord & Taylor (retailer) 1940 Fashion Photograph with Model Lisa Fonssagrives for Marshall Field and Company (retailer) 1940 Ladies' Sandal Shoes: Seymour Troy Originals (manufacturer) 1940s Ladies' Dress: Fashion Designer Valentino 1940s Ladies' Gloves 1940s Ladies' Jacket: Fashion Designer Elsa Schiaparelli 1941-1942 Ladies' Evening Gown: Fashion Designer Charles James 1942 Ladies' "Subway", Cocktail Dress: Fashion Designer Norman Norell Mid 1940s Ladies' Loafer Shoes: Designer Gucci Mid 1940s Ladies' Pump Shoes: Designer Gucci 1946 Ladies' "Tippecanoe" Shoes: Sandler of Boston (manufacturer) 1946 Ladies' Suit: Fashion Designer Charles James 1947 Ladies' Dress: Fashion Designer Traina/ Norman Norell 1947 Ladies' Evening Dress: Fashion Designer Jacques Fath 1947 Ladies' Sandal Shoes "The Invisible": Designer Salvatore Ferragamo Late 1940s Ladies' Evening Ensemble: Fashion Designer Claire McCardell Late 1940s Ladies' Felt Hat: Saks Fifth Avenue (retailer) Late 1940s Ladies' French Hat Late 1940s Ladies' Straw Hat: Milliner Hattie Carnegie, Inc. 1948 Ladies' Dress: Fashion Designer Madame Grès (Alix Barton) 1948 Ladies' Pump Shoes: Designer Mr. David Evins 1948-1950 Ladies' Shoes: Designer Salvatore Ferragamo 1949 Ladies' Afternoon Dress: Fashion Designer Claire McCardell 1949 Ladies' Evening Dress: Fashion Design House of Jeanne Lanvin History of Jantzen Bathing Suits History with the Olympics
Mannequins: From Plaster to Fiberglass
Opera-Gloved Celebrities 1940s (***this is a massive site with tons of beautiful photos. Make sure to click on the images for enlargements!)
Pattern and Images from 1940-1949: Sense and Sensibility Site
Vintage Fashion Collection: 1840-1940
Womens' Fashions in the 1940s by Carol Nolan
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