American Style - Season 1 - Eps 1: War Boots to Work Suits (1940s-1950s)

Name: Eps 1: War Boots to Work Suits (1940s-1950s)
Released: 2019-01-13

2019-01-13 • 43 min • ⭐ 1/10

Exploring style in the 1940s and 50s, how World War II and Hollywood helped create America’s own fashion identity, and the introduction of new trends including the bikini and zoot suit.

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About American Style

Title: American Style

First Air Date: 2019-01-13

Last Air Date: 2019-01-20

Status: Ended

Rating: 1/10 (from 2 votes)

Language: EN

Seasons: 1

Total Episodes: 4

Network: CNN

Genres: Documentary

Production Companies: Vox Entertainment, Vox Media Studios

Synopsis

An examination of how America’s changing style through the decades has mirrored the political, social, and economic climate of the time. Using archival footage and interviews with fashion experts and cultural figures, the series highlights the most iconic moments from fashion and pop culture, giving audiences a front row seat to the runway of American history.