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Fashion in 1957

Knitted silk sweater and heavy silk crepe skirt by Goldworm in the style of French designer Coco Chanel.
silk sweater and skirt by Goldworm
Fur-trimmed sheath of black crepe designed by Luis Estevez. From the fall-and-winter Grenelle-Estevez collection, the dress features a high neckline, bare shoulders and back.
dress by Luis Estevez
The "bubble" skirt, a cocktail dress of silk peau de sole with a rounded neckline and three-quarter length sleeves, by Suzy Perette.
bubble skirt
Silk evening gown in royal blue. The deep V neckline and uneven train were high fashion motifs of 1957. From the fall collection of Ceil Chapman.
evening gown by Ceil Chapman
Corduroy jacket and skirt with long-sleeved silk broadcloth shirt by B. H. Wrragge.
jacket and skirt by B. H. Wragge
Pointed-toe shoes for women swept the fashion world with unprecedented speed in 1957.
shoe ad from 1957
Patent leather shoes with the pointed toe and medium heel typical of 1957 design. The stand-up buckle is made of pastel beauvais embroidery. From the Delman collection.
pointed shoe
 

SEE ALSO
In the Year 1957

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