Dressed For War

"Dressed For War" explores the fascinating history of Vogue magazine during the Second World War, focusing on its iconic editor, Audrey Withers, and her efforts to shape the publication amidst wartime challenges. The book highlights her relationships with key figures, such as Edna Woolman Chase, and the magazine’s exceptional contributors like Lee Miller and Cecil Beaton, who documented the war from Europe and beyond. Drawing from extensive archives, it offers an engaging look at how Vogue balanced showcasing fashion with reflecting the human stories of a turbulent era.