History Wardrobe presents Dior & The New Look

History Wardrobe presents

DIOR & THE NEW LOOK

Paris 1947 – Christian Dior’s indulgent new styles starts a veritable battle of the hemlines in the world of fashion. Some were shocked at the extravagance. Others craved such luxury after years of austerity. How will British women evolve their war-weary wardrobes to achieve the glam new look..? We invite you to enjoy the ingenious thrift of forties women turning blackout curtains or tablecloths into skirts, and to be dazzled by original Dior fashions from the fifties!