Savoring a milkshake in the Fifties
New Look’s milshake clutch bag and Oscar de la Renta vichy dress. The background refers to American Fifties diners.
Fifties fashion
At the end of the Second World War, women are looking for feminity, elegance and chic. Christian Dior responds to this demand in 1947 with the “New look” (name given by Harper’s Bazaar editor Carmel Snow). The “New look” is characterised by soft shoulders, wasp-waisted (bonet corset) and hip-padded designs. The 40’s short skirt is replaced by a large…
