1940: Take that Nazi Germany

Paris fell to Nazi occupation in 1940. As an act of defiance French women created a millinery style known as the French Hat. They were huge extravagant hats worn with the dignity and pride of their nation. They boosted morale amongst the rebelling French and gave the French a sense of control as they still dictated fashion.

Fashion helped in other ways. Handbags and shoes were made with secret compartments and false bottoms to smuggle rebel propaganda and other forbidden items.




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