War Boots to Work Suits (1940s-1950s)

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American Style
13th January 2019 43 mins Season 1 Episode 1

Exploring style in the 1940s and 50s, how World War II and Hollywood helped create America’s own fashion identity, and the introduction of new trends including the bikini and zoot suit.

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