"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Fashion has always been cyclical, with past eras inspiring modern trends decade after decade. So, it ...

The debut of Christian Dior’s well-known New Look collection in 1947 marked the beginning of modern fashion history as we know it. With frame-fitting designs, ladylike accessories, and opulent details ...

American society in the 1950s was geared toward the family. Marriage and children were part of the national agenda. And the Cold War was in part a culture war, with the American family at the center ...