Tag Archives: 1914

Fashion in World War I: December 1914

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Clare

By December 1914, the first signs of new wartime fashions were appearing; the long, narrow ‘hobble’ skirts which had been in fashion since 1910 were worn underneath flared tunics or skirts reaching to mid-calf. In spite of the New York … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Fashion in World War I | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Fashion in World War I: November 1914

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Clare

In November 1914, American designers launched an initiative to capture the US market for themselves, capitalising on the difficulties facing French fashion houses. The New York Day-Book on November 6th reviewed a glittering event held at the Ritz, but was … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Fashion in World War I, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Fashion in World War I: October 1914

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Clare

By October 1914, Paris couture had more or less closed down as clients fled the city for country retreats or for war work. Some designers had chosen to enlist, proudly displaying the motto ‘Sous les drapeaux’ (under military orders) over … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Fashion in World War I | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Fashion in World War I: August 1914

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Clare

I intend to run a series of posts showing the way that fashion changed between 1914 and 1919, both in the couture system and for women working in factories or military support. I will be uploading original texts and images … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Fashion in World War I | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment