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The early Forties might have been years of make-do-and-mending and fashionable inventiveness, but the latter half of the decade saw an explosion of contemporary forward-looking fashions. Like the earlier two volumes in the series, "Fashion Sourcebook 1940s" is an extensive survey that brings together previously unpublished photography and beautifully drawn illustrations to provide a comprehensive overview of the period, which significantly saw the introduction of Christian Dior's revolutionary "New Look" in 1947. From haute couture to ready-to-wear, this publication comprehensively documents the season-by-season fashions of the WWII era and the immediate Post-War period to reveal a decade of stylishly tailored looks. This title covers every aspect of female fashions from the period, from lacy evening gowns, tailored skirt-suits and sumptuous fur jackets to figure-sculpting undergarments, satin negligees and glamourous swimwear.