The 1940s were a transformative decade in fashion, heavily influenced by the socio-political upheavals of World War II and the subsequent post-war era. The period saw a blend of austerity and glamour, practicality, and innovation. In this post we explore the key influences, trends, garments, and figures that shaped the fashion landscape of the 1940s. […]
The gold details of the black coat in Erté’s “Loge de Théâtre” 1984 took my eye straight away, I suppose of how extravagant these details were; this luxurious black coat was destined to be the centre of attention. Created in a few fast strokes with two watercolour brushes in Procreate and detailed with a […]
The 1920s, often referred to as the Roaring Twenties, was a decade marked by unprecedented social change and cultural dynamism. This period, nestled between the devastation of World War I and the economic crash of 1929, saw a dramatic shift in fashion that reflected broader societal transformations. The 1920s was an era of liberation, modernity, […]
