The Great Depression was done, and World War II had been over since 1945, so the transitional period from the late to 1940s to the early 1950s was a much smoother one than the previous two decades. As ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Fashion has always been cyclical, with past eras inspiring modern trends decade after decade. So, it ...

The 1950s marked a significant shift in fashion, moving away from the austerity of the war years towards a celebration of femininity and polished elegance. Designers like Christian Dior introduced ...

With her 20-inch waist and gangly figure, she overcame early skepticism from editors to embody a new look in 1950s fashion. The model Barbara Mullen in a 1953 advertisement. By the early 1950s, beauty ...

This collection of restored historical footage invites us to step back into the everyday world of America from the 1920s through the 1950s. These decades were marked by change, resilience, and a quiet ...