CHIC IN THE SHADOW OF THE SWASTIKA
HAUTE COUTURE UNDER NAZI GERMANY

DIOR, CHANEL, LOUIS VUITTON, HUGO BOSS...
In the realm of high fashion and haute couture, an intriguing and often overlooked chapter intertwines with the tumultuous history of Nazi Germany.
Amidst the political upheaval and cultural transformation, fashion not only survived but also thrived, revealing complex intersections of power, propaganda, and artistic expression.
Join us as we delve into the captivating story of how couturiers navigated this era, shaping styles that reflected both conformity and resistance, shedding new light on the enduring influence of fashion amidst adversity.

Kris Clancy Bio
With over 13 years in public education teaching secondary history and psychology, Kristopher Clancy joined the Holocaust Centre of New Zealand (HCNZ) in November 2019 as Education Director moving to New Zealand from Houston, Texas. Since starting with HCNZ, Kristopher has applied his deep and extensive knowledge of Holocaust history to further develop and expand the educational programmes offered at the Centre as well as expand the Centre’s online presence, to help students and teachers with Holocaust education. Kristopher works to create educational programmes that reach all New Zealand students and teachers and to achieve HCNZ’s strategic goals for Holocaust education in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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