Where the firstcollections ofdresses were all about structure, usingcorsetry to sculpt a silhouette, withintwo years the aesthetichad loosened up to includedraped parachute-silk.
Produced in cotton, rayon and parachute nylon, as well as silk, the scarves were intended to brighten up post-war wardrobes with bold colours and patterns.
When she was with the Maquis, silk stockings and Elizabeth Arden face cream were often dropped for her by parachute, along with Sten guns, radios and grenades.