LA COLLECTION

oil on board 29 x 38 cm.

From the Feb.6, 1950 fashion feature: CIRCLE SKIRTS—Big and boldly decorated, they are sure to stir up conversation. A similar image ran in the story with the following caption: “Perfect circles are formed by new skirts. Center: “Happy Train” runs around hem of Charlot felt skirt ($70). CLockwise from upper left: large-patterned flowered print (Alice of California, $10.95); pueblo village on white cotton (Madison Sportswear, $10.95); pink strong man on black felt (Charlot, $70); “Americana” farm community, (Zukin, $17.95); a still life hand-painted “in the manner of Branque” on artist’s canvas (Charlot, $100); cotton batik (Crystal, $10.95).“ (Nina Leen—The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images) #fashionfriday #conversationskirts #1950sfashion