Fashions at the 1939 World’s Fairs

Submitted by the Event Organizer

A (virtual) fashion show by Laurie Gordon, with period music, featuring the Decobelles and Models from the Art Deco Society of California in authentic men’s and women’s clothing that would have been worn at the GGIE and the New York World’s Fairs of 1939-40. See how people dressed

to attend the fair in day wear to explore exhibits and evening clothes for the dances taking place on Treasure Island. The smart suits, snappy hats and shoes are a far cry from the jeans and sneakers that would be worn for such a fair today. Souvenir items such as aprons, scarves, hats and jackets from the fair will be shown as well as swimsuits like those featured in the Aquacade.

Speaker: Laurie Gordon has been producing gala events for many years, including several for the Treasure Island Museum, notably the spectacular three-day 50th Anniversary Celebration, which introduced the Decobelles.

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