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Fashion in World War I: January 2016
A white 'djersette' dress with embroidery for Spring 1916 The January 1916 edition of ‘Le Style Parisien’ promoted some new trends for the coming season, including some innovative fashion fabrics...
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Fashion in World War I: March 1916
Trying out fashionable fabrics for the new 'Marie Antoinette' styles For March 1916, we return to American Vogue, where the war was seen as having a broadly positive effect on the fashion industry. An...
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Fashion in World War I: May 1916
Three suits by Chanel in silk and wool jersey The second issue of Les Elégances Parisiennes opened with a revealing discussion of the difficulties facing the French fashion industry in wartime. The...
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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: March 1917
The March 1917 issue of Les Élégances Parisiennes showed spring fashions for day and evening; evening gowns in lace and fragile chiffons, and practical suits for day. The leading fabric for day was...
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Fashion in World War I: March 1918
Two evening dresses by Doeuillet - one in silver lace for export IN March 1918 Les Modes was not publicshed, so we have to turn to New York Vogue for news of Paris couture. Their reports can be summed...
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