some innovation/developments forming in the 50s..
a time of optimism, culture change
teenagers,
the youth form new ideals
their own music + fashion tastes
different to their old generations
electric stoves, fridges,...
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nylon is born
Quote:
Nylon resulted from about ten years of concentrated research at Du Pont's Experimental Station. Originally, the researchers had sought to improve natural materials, particularly those used to make hosiery. They targeted hosiery because it was an item consumers bought often and thus presented Du Pont with the opportunity for large profits. What they discovered was a synthetic fiber with wholly new properties. Through the mid-1950s, the story of nylon takes place within Du Pont.
1950s Women's suit -
by Utah Tailoring Mills
Womens petite 2-piece
Pomezia Italian sheeny cotton fabric dinner suit in back and dusty blue heather
woven-in small plaid effect,
Tapered kimono sleeve peplum jacket has double breasted front with square real abalone shell buttons, 2 hidden side pockets under peplum, small shoulder pads, horizontal pleat trim, small collar, rayon taffeta lining, and knee-length straight skirt with no lining (lining is faded and has stretch marks under arms)
left|Karen Stark/Harvey Berin appliquéd tulle over satin party dress, c.1950. Label: "Harvey Berin Designed by Karen Stark."
right|Rudolf beaded silk peau-de-soie party dress, c.1950. Label: "Original by Rudolf."
left| Helen Bond Carruthers cashmere sweater appliquéd with Chinese hand-embroidered shawl motifs, c.1950. Label at waist: "Helen Bond Carruthers."
right| Lanvin-Castillo jeweled silk organza evening jacket with matching obi sash, c.1950. Labels: "Made in France/Jeanne Lanvin/Paris" and "Castillo."
Thank you for creating this thread, along with the 1970s thread! I'll definitely help add images and information to both. Love the title for this, by the way.
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