Charlotte Fiell1940s Fashion Sourcebook (Fashion Sourcebooks)

I found an earlier copy of this book in an antique shop in CA and after flipping through I fell in love. But they were trying to resell it for an insane price! The only difference is the book cover. The illustrations are some of the most beautiful I have ever seen. I wish there was more art from some of the major American pattern brands (it seems to lean very heavily French) but I assume it might have something to do with licensing. Regardless, I really appreciate that each section starts with a couple pages of text for historical facts and context but then it’s like 95% fashion illustrations. Perfect!!!

OMGoodness! I was not truly expecting the gem of a reference book that arrived. This fashion text book is just what my vintage loving heart has been looking for! Highly recommended for anyone looking to embrace a 40s vibe or just love fashion history.

This book is a wonderful starting point for anybody interested in 1940s fashion! For such an inexpensive book the printing quality is great, and as far as I've seen there isn't a single low-quality image (which is sadly somewhat common in fashion books).If I had to have one complaint it would be the "Others" section. 49 pages for Uniforms, Swimwear, Athletic Wear, Bridal, and Lingerie all squished together at the end. But, I'm somebody who really enjoys going out and researching stuff for hours so it isn't that big of a deal to me. But I can see it bothering others.I'd kill for there to be a proper sourcebook on the 50s and 60s like this, something that sadly still doesn't exist. :(

Bought it for research. It’s very interesting, and the illustrations are great.

I didn’t dislike anything. This was the most comprehensive book on 40’s fashion I have seen for reasonable price. I wish she would do a 50’s version!

I am so glad this book has been reprinted. Its a wonderful historical fashion source with so many different fashion categories to review (play wear, sports wear, etc.) I highly recommend it!!!

..terrific, thanks for putting this era of fashion in an educationally useful (and entertaining) context, visually a stunner, just a wow

This is another book in the series that provides plenty of pictures of women's clothing in the period. While I would have preferred more examples of middle-class American clothing, high fashion is very well covered. As a writer of historical fiction based in this period, I was hoping for men's clothing to be covered as well. This series is exclusively focused on high-end women's fashion.

Part 3 of a captivating series of 20 th century feminine fashion compendium. Well written, beautifully illustrated. Made ansd printed in Dubai, NOT China !!!

magnifique livre, avec des multiples photos et dessins. Indispensable pour mes recherches costumes et créations de vêtements féminins des années 40'

Full of amazing colour images and information. So happy I bought this. Really recommend if interested in the 1940s.

Für Insider sehr interessant.

Libro con multitud de ilustraciones de figurines y fotografías de la época completamente recomendable igual que el resto de la colección