1950’s Fashion Articles

The Making of Information Age: Enfield Telephone Exchange

This film explores the story of the Enfield telephone exchange and the role of female operators in the development of telephone networks. The Enfield exchange was one of the last to be converted from manual to automatic switching. After closure, the Science Museum...

The Complete History of the Cummerbund

FINALLY. I'm sorry that it took such a long time for me to post a video, but I was working on this beast. When I started this video I assumed that it wouldn't be very long, considering my knowledge of the subject told me it was a pretty straight forward, and not too...

French Fashion Designer Pierre Balmain's Rainwear (1952) | Vintage Fashion

Glamorize your rain wear with silver buttons and belts. These accessories are typical of the season’s styles in 1952. The clothing is designed by French fashion guru Pierre Balmain. She knows how to add exciting beauty to clothing, in this case to rainwear. For...

“50's Fashion Trends” Spring Summer 2008 by FashionChannel

"50's Fashion Trends" Spring Summer 2008 by FashionChannel source