These black and white fashion shots were taken by LIFE photographer Nina Leen in New York City show some of the fashion extremes in 1949.
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| Model wearing sensational taffeta gown by Adrian called "After Theatre" featuring batwings, each 22 inches fr. the spine, which make up its show-stopping bustle. |
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| Shari Herbert, one of New York's top models, wearing tight grape taffeta gown by Schiapparelli featuring a separate flesh-colored bra that drips sequins & pearls. |
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| Model wearing mother-of-pearl satin gown by Balmain featuring three huge roses tucked in a shell-shaped waist. |
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| Shari Herbert, one of New York/s top models, wearing tight grape taffeta gown by Schiapparelli featuring a separate flesh-colored bra that drips sequins & pearls. |
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| Model wearing checkered, deep-cuffed fleece coat which is almost all sleeve as it stretches 52-inches fr. wrist to wrist in one continuous piece, designed by PaulineTrigere. |
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| Model wearing rose-decked sheath topped by the fullest chiffon skirt which spreads out from a 22-inch waist to a 40-inch circumference on this gorgeous gown by Traina-Norell. |
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| Model wearing formal navy velvet gown by Dior featuring short skirt w. large bow-topped, scissor panel in satin w. a camisole top. |
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| Sixteen-inch feather antennae on velour cap designed by Hattie Carnegie worn by model is amusing outdoors but a menace in crowded elevators. |
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| Model wearing the longest gloves designed by Hattie Carnegie which almost cover the shoulders. |
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| Model wearing long 3 1/4- inch faux diamond earings (Bergdorf-Goodman). |
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| Naked sandal by Julianelli has sparse velvet straps that give it a barefoot look. |