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French Fashion Women And The First World War
Hardback Edition: 1
An unprecedented examination of the impact of fashion on society in France throughout the Great War
This fascinating exploration of French women's fashion during World War I is the first in-depth consideration of the role that fashion played in the upheaval of French society between 1914 and 1918. As the fashion industrythe second largest industry in the countrymobilized to help the war effort, Parisian couture houses introduced new styles, aggressively disseminated information through magazines, and strengthened their propaganda efforts overseas. Women of all social classes adapted their garments to the wartime lifestyle, and practicality was increasingly introduced in the form of pockets and sportswear textiles like jersey.
Pages : 520
Publisher : Yale University Press
Publication date : 2019-09-24
Subjects: Non-fiction, Art/design/film, Humanities, Lifestyle, Sport And Leisure, Social Sciences, History, Sociology, First World War, Fashion & Society, Gender Studies: Women