Chanel! Dior! Givenchy! These brands all dominated the Parisian fashion scene throughout the 1950s. Once the fashion restrictions imposed by World War II cloth rationing were lifted, old styles were ...

The cast of 'Casa Valentina' rehearses a scene in which Miranda (Zach Sudbury, seated in the center with a drink), enjoys her first weekend escape to the resort of the play's title. Victor ...

During times of uncertainty (or even in times of boredom) many cope in different ways. For me, I tend to deal with my insanity and antsiness by dressing up as a 1950s housewife. Yes, you read that ...

A comparison of two iconic 1950s dress styles: the fit and flare, known for its full skirt, and the sheath dress, which is form-fitting. Which style do you prefer?

American society in the 1950s was geared toward the family. Marriage and children were part of the national agenda. And the Cold War was in part a culture war, with the American family at the center ...

Street style is always changing and sometimes it can reflect the views and current conflicts in society. In the late 1940s, women's street style featured a lot of A-line dresses and an emphasis on ...

The 1950s were a wild mix of domestic duties, social expectations, and carefully polished appearances—all wrapped up in a perfectly pressed apron. For women of the era, life was about striking a ...