1940s Exotic Frog Skin Box Bag

Detail: This is a very striking metal work and reptile skin box bag from the late 1940s. Gorgeous Lining! Lucite Handle.

Period: 1940s

Colour: Silver, wine and transparent

Material: Silver metal and wild frog skin. Lucite and fabric lining

Origin: Unknown

Size: 6 tall (11 with handle). 8 long. 2.5 wide (inches)

Condition: Excellent. There are a couple of areas to the reptile skin that have been restored.

Delivery Costs: UK £5.00, Europe £9.00, International £16.00     

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1940s: The first half of the decade was dominated by WWII . Styles echoed military uniforms and was almost utilitarian. Fabrics were rationed in the UK and thus simple designs dominated fashion during this time, with an emphasis on beautiful tailoring. Post-war, fashion came back with a bang. In 1947, Dior launched his 'The New look' collection; perhaps the most controversial fashion statement made to date. It proposed absolute femininity and extravagance at a time that was still recovering from a period of limitation, yet the new-look demolished pre 1947 styles over night. Billowing skirts, narrow waists, padded hips and rounded shoulders changed fashion in a moment and has influenced it ever since.