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Fashion videos, the 1950s
Even casual lovers of fine fashion have undoubtedly worn or at least admired the classy elegant styles of fashion’s golden age, the glamorous 1950’s era.The origins of 1950s fashion began with Christian Dior’s “New Look,” in 1947. The “New Look” consisted of a below-mid-calf length, full-skirt, pointed bust, small waist, and rounded shoulder line. The look became popular post WWII. At first, the style was not well received by Americans; however, that quickly changed as the trend dominated fashion magazines. Other styles that became popular during the post-war period were “a tailored, feminine look with gloves and pearls, tailored suits with fitted jackets with peplums, with a pencil skirt. Day dresses had fitted bodices and full skirts.
“Fashion changes, but style endures.” - Coco Chanel
Even casual lovers of fine fashion have undoubtedly worn or at least admired the classy elegant styles of fashion’s golden age, the glamorous 1950’s era.
This stylish archive showreel looks at the fashion of the 1950s. Popular trends included full skirts, petticoats, twin-sets and a lady was never fully dressed without a hat, fur stole and a pair of gloves.
Rare vintage 1950's fashion Film in color of the great Irish fashion designer Sybil Connolly from 1957. Beautifully shot in color widescreen.