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Fashion in World War I: September 1915
Ensembles by Martial and Armand, Le Style Parisien, September 1915 In September 2015, Le Style Parisien showcased styles for the coming winter season by leading Paris couturiers, with detailed...
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Fashion in World War I: October 1915
Breton styled dresses by Beer, Jenny and Paquin, October 1915, Pl.VII: In the October issue of ‘Le Style Parisien’, a columnist philosophized on the political resonances of the new season’s fashions....
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Fashion in World War I: November 1915
Couture textiles by Bianchini Ferier of Lyon (Le Style Parisien) The big fashion story of November 1915 was the ‘Fete Parisienne’ organised in New York by the ‘Syndicat de Defense de la Couture...
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Fashion in World War I: December 1915
Dresses shown at the Fete Parisienne in New York, from Le Style Parisien The ‘Fete Parisienne’ of couture fashion in New York generated welcome publicity for Paris couturiers – and funds for French...
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Fashion in World War I: February 1916
Dresses with separate jackets and blouses, February 1916 In February 1916, Le Style Parisien issued its final number. In a statement to its subscribers, it clarified that this was for moral reasons as...
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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: June 1916
Fashionable outfits - including mourning - for a wedding, Les Elegances Parisiennes The June 1916 issue of Les Elégances Parisiennes had a slightly different format from the first two numbers. 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: August 1916
'France' day ensemble with patch pockets, by Jenny The August edition of Les Elégances Parisiennes was deeply concerned with the shifting relationship between Paris couturiers and American fashion...
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