In 1938 Elizabeth Hawes turned the industry upside down by calling "fashion" a scam designed to keep women in a cycle of inadequacy. She authored a new way of living that prioritized the wearer’s autonomy over the designer.

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Saw the Elizabeth Hawes exhibit at the Cincinnati Art Museum and holy WOW! I bought their book on her and her designs to read and study. She even designed the WWII Red Cross uniform. #elizabethhawes #cincinnatiartmuseum #dressdesigner #vintagedresses #vintageclothes #vintagestyle