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This is a book sure to delight designers, social historians and anyone with an interest in this style-defining decade. "The 1950s Look: Recreating the Fashions of the Fifties" takes the reader on a tour of the trends and signature styles of the era - from Audrey Hepburn chic to high school prom queen. Moving forward a decade from his successful book "The 1940s Look", Mike Brown deconstructs the key elements of iconic 50s fashions, as well as shedding light on the origins of many items of clothing now taken for granted on today's high street. Over 144 pages, with more than 300 full colour photographs and pictures, readers can learn about the new synthetic wonder fabrics, the Trapeze dress and the Teddy Boys' quiff, pedal pushers and drain pipe trousers. Prime Minister Harold Macmillan famously summed up the mood of the fifties when he told the country: 'you've never had it so good'. Cinched waists and full, layered skirts celebrated femininity and the availability of luxurious fabrics after the restrictions of the previous decade. The success of fashion houses such as Dior signalled the rise of chic Italian and French styling, and this was the decade that denim jeans arrived in the UK from the USA. An eclectic British style began to emerge from these influences, and with it a whole new breed - the teenager. Author Mike Brown says: 'The 1950s was a decade of decadence - a rebellion against wartime restrictions and rationing. As people turned their backs on the privations of the drab war years, exciting new fashions and daring styles from overseas found a place in British homes. In the decade of the Coronation, the conquest of Everest and the Festival of Britain, the second Elizabethan age had arrived, and with it came optimism for a bright future'. Meticulously researched and lavishly illustrated, this retrospective is essential reading for anyone interested in social history, fifties design, and those that look back fondly at the 1950s. Chapters of this title include: formal and informal fashions; couture house to homemade; hairstyles and make-up; the figure; and, accessories.
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Mike Brown lives in south London, and is an author, broadcaster and authority on the fashions of the forties and fifties. He is the author of 'The 1940s Look' (Sabrestorm, 2007), 'A Wartime Christmas', and co-author with his wife Carol of the acclaimed 'Ration Book Diet'.
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29 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book really makes you think about what you wear and why.
In flicking through the pages you realise the different aspects of everything that gives you "The Look". Obviously a great deal of research has gone into this book with every topic on what gave "The Look" in the 1950's being addressed. The contents include clothing for men, women, children and teenagers; home dressmaking, accessories, hairstyles and makeup with lots of other interesting snippets along the way.
It is a book that will delight old and young. It may be that you were around during this period and the splendid array of photographs will act as a reminder of what you have forgotten. If you are young it is a splendid way to see how people looked in the 50's and compare with "The Look" of today, which is very different.
You do not have to read this book from cover to cover to enjoy. Its just one of those books that you can just dip into.
The book is well written by Mike Brown and extremely well produced by Sabrestorm Publishing.
If you have an interest in fashion or history then this book definitely deserves a place in your book collection.
Well done to Mike Brown, Ian Bayley and the rest of the team who produced this book.
In flicking through the pages you realise the different aspects of everything that gives you "The Look". Obviously a great deal of research has gone into this book with every topic on what gave "The Look" in the 1950's being addressed. The contents include clothing for men, women, children and teenagers; home dressmaking, accessories, hairstyles and makeup with lots of other interesting snippets along the way.
It is a book that will delight old and young. It may be that you were around during this period and the splendid array of photographs will act as a reminder of what you have forgotten. If you are young it is a splendid way to see how people looked in the 50's and compare with "The Look" of today, which is very different.
You do not have to read this book from cover to cover to enjoy. Its just one of those books that you can just dip into.
The book is well written by Mike Brown and extremely well produced by Sabrestorm Publishing.
If you have an interest in fashion or history then this book definitely deserves a place in your book collection.
Well done to Mike Brown, Ian Bayley and the rest of the team who produced this book.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
this book has wonderful pictures throughout that helps even more so to bring the 50s alive. i would recommend for research if you want hints and tips on how to dress maybe when planning a themed party like im going to...
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
An interesting book covering a wide range of fifties clothing , make up, jewellery and hairstyles. However it doesn't tell you how to re-create the looks in modern terms which is what I was after. Lots of pictures and articles from magazines at the time, historically fascinating but not that practical now. However it will provide lots of ideas and inspiration.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
The 1950's Look
I found it very interesting in checking that era of fashion ,it will help me very much in my dressmaking projects
Published 4 months ago by Barry Hand
Disappointed
Read previous reviews on this book so thought I had finally found what I was looking for but was very disappointed. It didn't tell me anymore than what my own mum had told me. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Cally
fab 50s
This book is a great starting point for anyone who in interested in dressing in 50s fashion.The book covers all the different fashions through the decade for men women and... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Dolly
Amazing
Love this book so much. Also bought the 1940s look at the same time which i am about halfway through, so havn't started reading this one yet but the pictures are brilliant. Read more
Published 15 months ago by 123Teenybop
A great book,but just beware few things you may expect
As myself a vintage lover,this book is well-worth money.The lay out/category is very clear,and the demonstration is pretty discreet. Read more
Published 16 months ago by SugarLee
What a great little book
As a person facinated by the 1940's and 50's i thought i would give this book a try. Not really knowing what to expect i brought by instinct. And what a instinct i must have! Read more
Published 21 months ago by Terri
Fabulous pictures
Bought this book mainly for inspiration as the pictures are great. It has everything from clothing through to how to do your makeup and hair. I'm loving the sweater styles.
Published on 19 Jan 2010 by Betty Rose Blossom
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