Summary
1950s glamour has been brought back to life in a unique collaboration between a fashion legend and a North-East costume collection. Sam Wonfor delves into a decade of optimism, sharp tailoring and femininity.
Capturing the style of a decade and shaping the way it was seen was one of Norman Parkinson's gifts. The eccentric fashion photographer, whose extensive portfolio provides a chic-filled chronology of six out of 10 of the 20th Century's decades, became a household name through his ability to invent and innovate from behind the lens, and cultivated a long-standing relationship with fashion bible, Vogue.See the full content of this document
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Portraits in Fashion
Flick through any vintage copy of the magazine from the early forties to 1978 - when he severed his ties with them after a 37- year partnership ( and you're likely to spot his award-winning work.
But take in the stunning setting o...See the full content of this document
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