>I find it highly fascinating that “alpine” or “Scandinavian” or “folk” style was all the rage from 1938 to 1940. There were dirndls, hats, suspenders, belts, aprons, and all sorts of silly fashions. Garbo is partially responsible for the popularity of it in this country. There was an alpine clothiers in Hollywood that opened and Garbo frequented the shop in the late 30s- so the trend caught on.
Here’s a do-it-yourself version to be sent away for- stamped felt to construct your own “alpine” style suspenders and belt from 1940. I think an ingenious modern gal could construct very similar accessories out of the Mexican style embroidered garments you sometimes run across in thrift stores. Maybe not “alpine” but a similar feel. I absolutely love the 40s version of the fanny pack- I guess more of a hip pocketbook.
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9 responses to “>Alpine Whimsy, 1940”
>It's always fascinating how trends begin. Great post :-)
>Love it will def look into that book it sounds like a good read.I'm so excited to find someone else with an interest in historical fashion!
>SO interesting. I've been reading about how Adrian popularized the Empress Eugenie late Victorian hat, which is a sort of Tyrolean/riding hat….and then I did a post on my own blog yesterday in me wearing one such chapeau, so this all fits together nicely. Fascinating post!
>Oh, cute! Thanks for sharing!
>How whimsical (or was that whimsicle – tee hee!)! I can't say I'm a huge fan of the style – too costume-y!
>hahha gotta love it!
>I know, isn't that funny! I just found a early 40's Scandinavian sweater at the thrift store the other day!~Syd
>Love it will def look into that book it sounds like a good read.I'm so excited to find someone else with an interest in historical fashion!
>SO interesting. I've been reading about how Adrian popularized the Empress Eugenie late Victorian hat, which is a sort of Tyrolean/riding hat….and then I did a post on my own blog yesterday in me wearing one such chapeau, so this all fits together nicely. Fascinating post!