Icon of the era; 1940s

Bette Davis;

Bette rose to fame in the 1940s as a young Hollywood starlet, starring in films such as 'whatever happened to baby Jane' and 'Jezebel'. Bette once famously said that ' Hollywood wanted me to be pretty, but i fought for realism'. These words clearly show what type of person she was and how this effortless style she achieved, reflected her own ideals. Bette played a major influence on fashion in the 1940s, both on screen and off screen as she popularised dramatic fashion such as faux fur, gloves, pill box hats and thin drawn on eyebrows. Large brimmed hats and glamorous gowns were worn to parties, which combed back, sleek curls. Suits also became popular, with trousers for women being introduced for the first time. Androgynous fashion first came on the scene in the 1940s,off the back of World War 2 with limited fabric, and trousers requiring less than dresses. This was met with criticism from many, men in particular. Yet, Bette Davis helped popularise this new trend- that is still relevant today.