1940s girl in a bikini advertising the seaside at Whitley Bay
Girl in a green bikini holding a starfish on a poster from the newly nationalised British Railways, advertising Whitley Bay
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The hardships which were caused by a world at war dictated the fashions of the 1940s. Once again Hollwood had a major influence of the style of everyday women who were encoraged to look good despite rationing and shortages to keep up morale.
1940s bridal fashion photo from McCall Magazine
Cover photo from 1942 McCall Magazine: June Bride. Photographer: Nickolas Muray. Aren’t they just the picture of marital bliss? Although
1940s girl in a rain coat from McCall magazine
1940s photo from the cover of McCalls magazine: Girl in the rain from 1943. Photographer: Nickolas Muray. How does she
Cecil Beaton: Theatre of War
Above: A welder works on the deck of a new ship, Tyneside, 1943 A new exhibition opens at the Imperial
1940s surf girls in their swimsuits
1940s photo of surf sirens on Manly beach in New South Wales, Australia. Which is your favourite? I think mine
The Great Drapo can make a dress faster than anyone… without a sewing machine!
Alphonse Berge appeared as the Great Drapo for millions of visitors to the New York World’s Fair. Thanks to Art
Soldiers in Front of the Eiffel Tower
1940s photo American GIs in front of the Eiffel Tower watching the Tricolore flag flying again after the liberation of