Real fur is viewed as highly contentious these days. Because of worries about animal cruelty, PETA spearheads demonstrations against the use of the genuine material, which is avoided by many designers.
Marilyn Monroe was not the only person who loved these kind of stilettos; she was hardly the only one who famously wore them while standing over a subway grates.
Although the primary purpose of brooches was to secure garments together, fashionable brooches were introduced into collections in 1951.
The concept of pearl necklaces was made famous by Grace Kelly and Audrey Hepburn. Pearls have been associated with grace and elegance ever since. They have been worn with both formal and casual attire over the years.
Throughout the decade, full, pleated skirts were the "it" silhouette. They contributed to the development of the hourglass body, and women have appreciated this skirt's flattering qualities for almost ten years.
In the 1950s, highlighting the waist was fashionable for a period. Nevertheless, it was quickly surpassed by dresses with no waist.
In the 1950s, an elegant knit sweater of some kind was an essential part of the "American college girl" ensemble.
The majority of people are unaware that, in contrast to the larger models we are familiar with today, the cat eye sunglasses that typified the 1950s were actually little.