Elements of 1950s fashions popped up here and there for years until suddenly "The New Look" came in '49 – the beginning of 50's fashion - a break from the simpler austerity lines of the 30s' and 40's limited by war and depression
An era of ambitious, bold and aggressive mass production and big corporations. More designer and luxury clothing and on the other side of town, rockers in leather bike jackets.
American and European fashion cycles from the global clothing industry began to determine Australian fashion. Queen Elizabeth was still the fashion leader.
A 50's style dress may have been made in the 60's from older fabric or remodelled from an old 40's dress.
Styles shifted through the 50's and they were subtly and not so subtly different across different age groups and countries. Picture prints, picture skirts, picture print dresses, floral dresses, 360 degree skirts, womens pointed toe shoes, mens points, fitted sheath dresses, 50's hats, 50's gloves, tulle ball gowns, beaded purses, sequinned purses, , , ,
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