A Ruche in Time: The Red Carpet Channels the 1950s

The 1950s was one of the greatest decades in the Golden Age of Hollywood. Some of the world's most famous icons like Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn made their way to stardom during that decade. This was also a decade that brought us some of the most influential films of all time such as Singing in the Rain, All About Eve, Some Like it Hot, and Vertigo. The fashion of that time was influenced by a renewed interest in glamour and sophistication following the styles of Hollywood's golden girls and the designers that styled them (such as Givenchy and Dior). It was also a reminder of a woman's femininity and beauty after the end of World War 2, in which women wore more boxy, masculine, uniform-type clothing - especially with the rationing of goods like textiles. Gowns were now made of silk, satin, chiffon, tulle, lace, etc, and ranged from form-fitting pin-up style gowns, to airy full-skirted ballgowns.

The fashions of this time have been translated into red carpet styles we see today. Hollywood has become more glamorous than ever, and stars are channeling the sophistication of some of the 1950's most iconic looks.

Form-fitting glamour gowns