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FMAD 3225 - History of Costume: 1950s

This guide provides library and web-based information appropriate for students enrolled in FMAD 3225 - History of Costume.

Erwin Blumenfeld. (15-May-53). Vogue black logo; Three image cover with two views (front and side) of model Cherry Nelms in blue linen dress by Kasper with Bob Taft (center) wearing suit by Lebow and hat by Dobbs, Publication: Vogue. Retrieved from https://library.artstor.org/asset/AWSS35953_35953_35709997

Paris, The City of Fashion (1950s) | Vintage Fashions

How Balenciaga Was Inspired by the Old Masters | Christie's

CAM Look | Dress and Belt by Ann Lowe

Vidas Vogue: Cristóbal Balenciaga | VOGUE España

Sarah Jessica Parker Narrates the 1950s in Vogue | Vogue by the Decade

Fashion unpicked: The 'Bar' suit by Christian Dior

Modeling Christian Dior Underwear (1948) | Vintage Fashions

Talk with a Curator: Ann Lowe's First Lady Gowns

FHM #28: Origin of the Poodle Skirt

How was it made? Constructing Balenciaga's historically inspired evening dress