called the "Corolle Line"‚ which was later renamed the "New Look" by American journalists in Life Magazine (Fashions of the 1950 ’s: The "New Look). Dior was over the harsh utility style clothes and their masculine characteristic. With the "New Look"‚ most recognizable by its curvy shape and line‚ Dior started the fashion revolution away from the wartime mode (Fashions of the 1950 ’s: The "New Look). In a single collection he created one of the most distinct looks of the century. The “New Look” was a
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experience and it insisted on the freedom and the autonomy of the individual” (Wolf). The philosophy of existentialism‚ and one of its greatest philosophers Jean Paul Sartre‚ were the motivation and inspiration to the arts and humanities during the 1940’s and 1950’s. First allow me to elaborate on the definition of existentialism and France at the start of 1940. Existentialism is a philosophical movement oriented toward two major themes‚ the analysis of human existence and the centrality of human choice
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understandably took away from the individual and more or less "conformed" society in the 50’s. The 1950’s deserves its reputation as an age of political‚ social‚ and cultural conformity to a great extent. Eisenhower’s actions to improve old policies were indeed a political conformity. Society was being surrounded with leisure activities that no doubt accepted the customs of its culture. During the decade of 1950‚ American citizens desired for a decisive leadership. The president was ready to support
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Hong Kong during the 1950s and 60¡¦s Hong Kong is often looked upon as the capital of free trade. Located in the center of Southeast Asia‚ this is no small coincidence as to the region¡¦s success. It is based upon effective governance and the intensive working attitude of the local people. Nevertheless‚ Hong Kong has had to confront numerous challenges in order to achieve its status in the world market today. In the early 1950s‚ Hong Kong underwent enormous changes which totally transformed its
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| Case Study Four | S&S Air International? | | | 5/7/2011 | The business world is highly competitive‚ changes quickly and is filled with risks and rewards. The international business world is no different! Things can change on the international stage in the time it takes to get a cup of tea! S&S Air has been in discussions with a dealer in Europe to sell the company’s model known as “The Eagle”. The dealer‚ Amalie Diefenbaker‚ has told S&S Air that she will pay the
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the development of the UK popular music recording industry from the 1950’s to the present day. 50’s The 1950’s represent the beginning of the development of the music industry‚ as it is known today. It is from here on that the genre of ‘popular music’ existed and began to dominate the charts. Of course‚ there were acts that existed before the 50’s‚ and made a good name for them selves‚ acts like Bing Crosby‚ but it was in the 50’s that certain artists became household names‚ and idols to the masses
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History of Great Britain from 1950-Today The first two years of the 1950’s were very eventful for Great Britain. After leading the British people through a devastating war Winston Churchill was reelected Prime Minister (he would serve for another five years) and the much loved King George VI would die in 1952. As the second son of George V‚ Prince Albert (as George VI was known then) had not expected to be King. It was his older brother Edward VIII who was in line to become the next king‚
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himself is High Court Pleader. He‚ married twice‚ first Sm. Hiraben (19020 and after her death am. Jadiben (1906).Gijubhai’s maternal uncle Hargovind Pandya had a great influence in moulding his mind and character. Another strong influence was that of S. P. Stevens‚ a solicitor for whom Gijubhai worked in East Africa‚ who taught him self-help and reliance.Solicitude for the education of his first son‚ Narendrabhai (b. February 1913)‚ led Gijubhai to see the child education classes conducted under the
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from other famous celebrities. Sullivan was also great at recognizing talent in people. In the 1950s‚ he made many people into stars. The Ed Sullivan Show took place in the Ed Sullivan Theater‚ where a new show is now being aired‚ The Late Show with David Letterman. Ed Sullivan was a successful show host and star maker in America of the 1950s. Joseph McCarthy - Joseph McCarthy was a senator in the 1950s. He was known for putting a lot of other people in the government on trial for being communists
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of Rock and Roll in the 1950s and 1960s sent most traditional Americans into a state of cultural shock. Discussions of Rock and Roll loomed over family conversations as they tried to distinguish whether or not its extreme popularity attributed to transformed family values. The rise of the Freedom Movement erupted many different dynamics‚ however‚ the only thing that remained unchanged was the segregated American society. The paradoxical nature of the 1950s and early 60’s was evident to all individuals
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