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Fashion in World War I: May 1916
Three suits by Chanel in silk and wool jersey The second issue of Les Elégances Parisiennes opened with a revealing discussion of the difficulties facing the French fashion industry in wartime. The...
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Fashion in World War I – July 1916
Jersey outfits trimmed with embroidery by Chanel, July 1916 In July 1917, the contradictions underpinning Paris haute couture were more apparent than ever. On July 1 the Allied armies embarked on the...
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Fashion in World War I: November 1916
Evening dresses by Jenny and by Martial et Armand referencing 1820s style The November 1916 issue of Les Élégances Parisiennes gives some interesting insights into the ways that fashion uses and...
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Fashion in World War I: January 1917
Three dresses by Poiret, including 'Cartouche' (right) The January 1917 edition of Les Élégances Parisiennes revealed that the French fashion industry was being threatened not only by German...
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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...
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Fashion in World War I: February 1918
Wedding ensemble by Agnes with 'zouave' trousers The French fashion press was clearly facing exceptional difficulties in 1918 Les Élégances Parisiennes had ceased to publish (apart from special...
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Fashion in World War I: November 1918
Three ensembles by Chanel trimmed with angora wool embroidery, beads, and beaver fur In early November 1918, French couture was in a state of limbo – looking forward to the imminent end of the war,...
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