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  2. 1930–1945 in Western fashion - Wikipedia

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    Cloche hats remained popular until about 1933 while short hair remained popular for many women until late in the 1930s and even in the early 1940s. The Great Depression took its toll on the 1930s womenswear due to World War II which dates from 1939 to 1945. This greatly affected the fashion of how women dressed during the 1940s.

  3. 1940s in fashion - Wikipedia

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    1940s in fashion may refer to: 1930–45 in fashion; 1945–60 in fashion This page was last edited on 20 May 2022, at 13:56 (UTC). Text is available under the ...

  4. 12th Academy Awards - Wikipedia

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    Robert Donat, the winner for "Best Actor", was one of three nominated actors not present (the others were Irene Dunne and Greta Garbo). Accepting the award for Donat, Spencer Tracy said he was sure Donat's win was welcomed by "the entire motion-picture industry" before presenting the "Best Actress" award to Vivien Leigh .

  5. 1945–1960 in Western fashion - Wikipedia

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    During the 1940s nylon stockings were an incredibly popular product as they were a lightweight alternative to silk and wool stockings. For the duration of WW2 the Du Pont company produced nylon exclusively for the war effort. At the end of 1945 the demand for nylon stockings was so great that Nylon riots ensued at stores selling the products ...

  6. What 40 iconic actors looked like when they were in their 20s

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    The careers of some of the world's most acclaimed actors looked wildly different in their 20s.. Harrison Ford was a struggling actor who used carpentry to supplement his performing career.

  7. Fashionistas, Recessionistas and Prepsters: Is Preppy Dead? - AOL

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    Some theorists have argued that 1960's and 1970's tendency toward restrained displays of wealth had much to do with the Great Depression, World War II and the postwar economic boom -- historical ...

  8. Théâtre de la Mode - Wikipedia

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    Théâtre de la Mode exhibit of doll-like mannequins wearing 1946 French couture clothing and accessories.. Théâtre de la Mode (Theatre of Fashion) was a 1945–1946 touring exhibit of fashion mannequins created at approximately 1/3 the size of human scale, and crafted by top Paris fashion designers.It was created to raise funds for war survivors and to help revive the French fashion ...

  9. 1946 in film - Wikipedia

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    The Best Years of Our Lives: Best Actor: Gregory Peck The Yearling: Fredric March The Best Years of Our Lives: Best Actress: Rosalind Russell Sister Kenny: Olivia de Havilland To Each His Own: Best Supporting Actor: Clifton Webb The Razor's Edge: Harold Russell The Best Years of Our Lives: Best Supporting Actress: Anne Baxter The Razor's Edge