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Shoes, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, and paper dresses

Artifacts in the collection of the Fashion History Museum

Artifacts of the week from the Fashion History Museum collection, and the occasional newsy item

Men's and women's vintage fashion odds and ends

An array of fashion-related topics, mostly historical, and often Canadian in perspective.

Ready To Tear Paper Fashions of the 60s by Jonathan Walford.

The 1950s was the first decade when American fashion became truly American. The United States had always relied on Europe for its style leads, but during World War II, when necessity became the...

"A fascinating narrative… Great stories, remarkable acts of patriotism…mark the indomitable spirit of humanity."—Booklist Here is a definitive look at fashion in the 1940s—from French style...

A brilliantly illustrated compendium of shoe designers, brands, manufacturers, and retailers since 1950.

Organized chronologically and covering all the significant developments in shoe design, this ravishing book explores how major historical events, social change, and industrialization have...

Thoughts and observations about the fashion industry from an historical perspective.

The Fashion History Museum was founded in 2004 and was granted charitable status by the Canadian government in March 2009. The collection of over 8,000 garments and accessories dating from the...