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Record 1 1989-03-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fashion and Styles (Clothing)
  • Sewing (General)
DEF

The new silhouette launched by Christian Dior in 1947 which outmoded for a time the World War II Chanel-type silhouette. It employed long, full skirts as opposed to short tight ones; wasp waists, to supple lines; and natural shoulders to square padded ones. It epitomized the changes that had been taking place in Paris for several seasons.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mode
  • Couture (Généralités)
DEF

Se dit de la mode lancée en 1947 par C. Dior, dont la ligne ample et longue, à partir de la taille s'opposait à celle droite et courte qui l'avait précédée.

Spanish

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Record 2 1985-05-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Translation

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traduction

Spanish

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