News of the Times 1. The Great Depression 2. Radio 3. Art Deco 4. Hollywood’s “Golden Age”
Fashions of the Time n Paris too expensive n Trends last longer n Simple dresses
Fashions of the Time n Zippers replace buttons n Hems differ n Men’s style change
Importance n n n Legendary sportswear designer Ultra suede material Innovative designs Suits and topcoats “Original Flight Suit” The “American Chanel”
Influence & Inspiration n Vienna military officers n Chanel n Einstein’s tweed jacket
Designs
Designs
References n n Milbank, C. R. (1985). Couture: The Great Designers. New York, NY: Druesedow, J Vera Maxwell. Retrieved October 07, 2008, from Fashion Encyclopedia Web site: http: //www. fashionencyclopedia. com/ma-mu/maxwell-vera. html "Vera Maxwell. " Encyclopedia Britannica. 2008. Encyclopedia Britannica (2008). Vera Maxwell. Retrieved October 07, 2008, from Encyclopedia Britannica Web site: http: //www. britannica. com/ebchecked/topic/370662/veramaxwell#tab=active~checked%2 citems~checked&title=vera%20 ma xwell%20 --%20 britannica%20 online%20 encyclopedia Sutton, B (2008, June). 1930 - 1939. Retrieved October 07, 2008, from American Cultural History Web site: http: //kclibrary. lonestar. edu/decade 30. html