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“Fifth Avenue Likes New Look, but Main Street Does Not”
The new clothing style that emerged after World War Two created an excitement and furor that are hard to imagine today. The New Look symbolized a lot of things—the end to post war austerity, a more feminine silhouette, and the … Continue reading