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Fashion in World War I: Christmas 1918
The Christmas 1918 issue of Les Modes seems like an appropriate point at which to end this four-year investigation of French fashion during World War I. This issue was one of the first produced since the Armistice, and included several … Continue reading
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Fashion in World War I: April 1918
During 1918 Les Modes appeared sporadically rather than at monthly intervals: issue 176 has no date on the front cover but its discussions of events in February date it to March. This issue offers slender pickings for readers seeking news … Continue reading
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Fashion in World War I: March 1918
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 up in the title of one of their articels: ‘The world and Paris … Continue reading
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Fashion in World War I: February 1918
The French fashion press was clearly facing exceptional difficulties in 1918 Les Élégances Parisiennes had ceased to publish (apart from special issues on blouses or millinery) , and even the older established Les Modes only appeared five times instead of the … Continue reading
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Fashion in World War I: January 1918
From 1918 onwards Les Elégances Parisiennes ceased to appear in its monthly format; instead, there were twice-yearly volumes devoted to blouses and fine lingerie. No explanation for this sudden closure was given, but it is likely that it was linked to the … Continue reading
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Fashion in World War I: November 1917
Tailored ensembles – the one on the right by Jenny – with eighteenth century influences The November 1917 issue of Les Élégances Parisiennes opened with a strong defence of the fashion industry in wartime. Fashion, and more especially couture, was … Continue reading
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Fashion in World War I: October 1917
The fashion articles in the November 1917 issue of Les Élégances Parisiennes flagged up some radical new trends in cut – and its articles on the state of the fashion industry explained the economic rationale behind them. The new styles were … Continue reading
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Fashion in World War I: August 1917
Evening dresses referencing ‘Ancien Regime’ and ‘Empire’ styles The August 1917 edition of Les Élégances Parisiennes looked resolutely ahead to the future, both immediate and long-term. For the immediate future, couturiers and fabric manufacturers were preparing their new ranges for … Continue reading
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fashion in World War I: April 1917
The April 1917 issue of Les Élégances Parisiennes showed designs that followed the dual trends featured in March: on the one hand, simple smocks or shift dresses, and on the other garments featuring flying panels, interlaced strips, and draped effects. … Continue reading
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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 jersey, in wool, silk and mixtures which … Continue reading