![]() ![]() ![]() Old clothing, accessories, and other garments were retrieved from the back of the wardrobe and given a new lease of life. Fast fashion did not exist in the way it does today and individuals had a far more limited wardrobe, but rationing encouraged people to be far more practical with their clothing. This prevented the purchase of new clothing, even for the wealthiest members of society. While the 1940s seem a long time ago, there are aspects of 1940s fashion that we could learn from today.ĭuring the Second World War, people were forced to ration clothing and were given coupons to spend on items such as food, fabric and household items. With the global pandemic changing every aspect of our lives, this provides a great opportunity to think about fashion during the war years and its importance for people in their everyday lives. Street parties and celebrations erupted across the UK in 1945 after some of the most difficult years in our history were finally over. Only a few weeks ago marked the 75th anniversary of VE day. ![]()
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