Tag Archives: The New Look

Christian Dior’s ‘New Look’ of the 1940s and 1950s

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Lady JoJo's Boutique

Recently I have been particularly taken with ‘The New Look’, which was the major shift in post-war fashion in the late forties.  I find this style particularly interesting as you can really see the beginning of the 1950s shapes which … Continue reading →

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Polka Dot Fever – 1850s to 1950s

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Lady JoJo's Boutique

Here at Lady JoJo’s we unreservedly love polka dots so when we saw it all over this season’s catwalks and in so many high-street shops we got a little bit excited.  Remember when leopard print was all over the shops?  … Continue reading →

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