Mood Board: Proletariat Glam

From the rise of autocratic governments and nationalism to extreme income inequality, life today increasingly mirrors the tumultuous 1930s. And this historical parallel has not been overlooked by fashion designers–who, as we know, frequently reinterpret past eras for contemporary style. One clear influence is the interwar period, with designers mining everything from the popular garçonne look (the signature style of the 1920s that was still going strong into the next decade) to the new lean silhouette that accentuated feminine curves rather than hiding them. Think: practical suiting and sleek, minimalist dresses, all finished with a turban or headwrap and long gloves. Of course, the glam element comes in with the incorporation of high-shine materials like metallics and patent leather. Overall, it’s a look that’s less about the overt opulence of Downton Abbey and more about the gritty glam of Babylon Berlin.