By Ibado Mohamed Fashion 105

October 20, 2008Rachael Libolt

Born in Alexandria, Egypt to Greek parents study law began working for Maison Jane he traveled extensively throughout

the world n 1963, at age 60, he retired to

Greece because of poor health He passed away in Athens in 1970.

1940s President Franklin D Roosevelt. The 1940's were dominated by

World War II Supreme Court decides blacks

do have a right to vote

Men 1940 :The Zoot Suit

Rita Hayworth

Popular hair and sweater at the time

Convertible Suit

timeless creations worn by beautiful women

His fashion was very popular with European royalty and movie stars

Among his clientele: the Queen and royal princesses of Greece

the Duchess of Windsor society hostess Elsa

Maxwell

Jennifer Lopez

Lighter Shades of Pink Gown 

Chiffon Evening Dress

mocha strapless gown trimmed in velvet

Evening dress

Evening gown

he traveled extensively throughout the world

His work was influenced by his travels

Http://kclibrary.lonestar.edu/decade40.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Desses Peacock, John. Fashion Sources The

1940's. New york : Thames and Hudson , 1998.

Reynolds, Helen. 20th Century Fashion The 40s and 50s. Wisconsin: Garreth stevens, 2000.