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The second paper doll book in a series of Couture fashions by acclaimed artist, Jim Howard, this book turns the spotlight on the 1930s, a decade of great sophistication and streamlined style. Despite the Great Depression, ultra-luxe custom-made haute couture continued to create alluring feminine fashions. The silhouette was sleek, the style, stunning. Bias cut cling and slinky shapes were exquisitely detailed and often lavished with fur trims. Suits, dresses, gowns, capes and coats plus millinery are the pinnacle of chic.<br> <br> This book, a must for fashionistas and paper doll collectors alike, features two elegant models and 21 dramatic fashions from the 1930s greatest designers including Chanel, Molyneux, Lavin, Balenciaga, Vionnet, Lucien Lelong, Alix and Schiaparelli.