Just some vintage for the day.
Just some vintage for the day.
Luv the hat.
"Models On Bond Street, London, 1942"
"The wartime look in Britain became much more austere as the years went by. This was the first collection of Utility Dresses For Women, designed by Norman Hartnell in 1942, and showcased on a very quiet Bond Street."
Read more at http://bit.ly/1cbKkm0 .
It is a comfortable look, tweedy, warm, sleek. They walk in sensible but attractive shoes. No lady went strolling without a hat. Nice post.
ReplyDeleteThe photo has some nice history too.
ReplyDeleteHandbags are missing...What up with that? Hats and bags--a must, then. Perhaps the answer to that mystery lies in the story. Please tell...
ReplyDeleteModels On Bond Street, London, 1942"
ReplyDelete"The wartime look in Britain became much more austere as the years went by. This was the first collection of Utility Dresses For Women, designed by Norman Hartnell in 1942, and showcased on a very quiet Bond Street."
Read more at http://bit.ly/1cbKkm0 .
The Vintage Painter. Wow! Thanks for posting the link. Answer to mystery: real women carry bags-- models, not so much. Enjoyed the tour!
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