In 1900 the fantastic story of the liberation of the body begins. With the First World War, the demands of the suffragettes and the rise of feminism, daily work and sport will accelerate the removal of all shackles. Chanel invents the 20th century woman by allowing women to dress themselves. Between 1939 and 1945, hats and shoes were never so high, nor skirts so small and shoulders so broad.

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In the 70s, readytowear and “baba cool” fashions exploded. Then, after Punk which marked the end of utopias, professional fashion regained its rights.

“History of the look: Freedoms in dressing”
Director: Philippe Allante
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