| Database
of Fashion 1950-1964
A research Database based on the Norman Parkinson images
in this Archive.
The research for the Database
is an ongoing project as we are still researching the
Archive
of Vintage prints by Norman Parkinson spanning the era
1950-1963. A visual history, fashion, advertising and
portraits. The
photographs capture in the most extraordinary way the enormous
cultural and social changes that occured over that time.
The last year that debutantes were presented at Court,
Duchesses, Writers and Actors. Models in the Fifties were
usually debutantes who dressed in gloves and hats. It
was unacceptable to be seen dressed
informally,
as was smoking in public. Followed by the Sixties
where models led and mirrored the new youth culture and
sexual revolution taking place. In the early 60's
Shrimpton caused an uproar when she attended an event
in
Australia idressed with a skirt above her knees
and no hat or gloves "The shimmer of a vanishing world"
We welcome a response from anyone who has or had first
hand knowledge of any of the designers and models listed
on
our research
database, and who would like to contribute to the information
we are still collating.
This Database is intended purely for Research purposes
only.
Any enquiries regarding the use of the images for
any reason
must contact
ElizabethSmith Email: elizabeth@normanparkinson.com
Please contact us at: angelawilliamsbathuk@btinternet.com
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