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Fashion in World War I: June 1917

Posted on June 3, 2017 by Clare

The June 1917 edition of Les Élégances Parisiennes highlighted some of the paradoxes of fashion production in war conditions. This issue showed a foretaste of styles for the coming autumn –  in recognition of the increased lead time required to … Continue reading →

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Fashion in World War I: February 1917

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Clare

The February 1917 issue of Les Élégances Parisiennes continued to discuss the two key issues for all branches of the French fashion industry: how to maintain export sales in the short term, and how to counter challenges from German rivals … Continue reading →

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Fashion in World War I: July 1915

Posted on July 3, 2015 by Clare

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 troops, humorous sketches fell flat with audiences ‘saddened because of the great disasters’(100,000 … Continue reading →

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