Since Dayton's closed in downtown Minneapolis, this'll have to do.
'“Paris Couture” also reflects politics and culture. During the Nazi occupation of France, many fashion houses closed, and fabric rationing resulted in shorter hemlines, which made it easier to walk or bike as gasoline became more scarce across Europe.
'That’s why, in this section, the visual storytelling is most obvious: Shoulders become square and boxy, like soldiers’ uniforms. Designers used quilting to help women stay warm.'
Minneapolis Institute of Art’s touring exhibit of 80 haute couture masterpieces brings Minnesotans a taste of high fashion
By Alicia Eler
The Minnesota Star Tribune
https://www.startribune.com/review-paris-couture-dazzles-even-if-you-wear-t-shirts-not-ballgowns/601890527?utm_source=gift