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утилитарный стиль (одежды: What is utility style? The term historically appeared during World War II, as the UK introduced a rationing scheme in response to a shortage of clothing materials. In times of austerity, the English Board of Trade then promoted the creation of “utility clothing” that met strict standards for the amount of material and labour used for their manufacture: in fact, it was not only fabrics, wool and leather that were in short supply, but also the manufacturers, as much of the skilled labour force was occupied at the front. The items produced were very practical and suitable for different tasks, making the most of the space allowed by the fabric, with pockets, hoods and other components.  lookiero.co.uk 'More) |
