Galéria

Power suits

A woman wearing a suit is a political statement. In the 1970s and 1980s, power suits and other attire became a way for women to establish their authority in a male-dominated world. Curated by [Europeana XX project partners](https://pro.europeana.eu/project/europeana-xx).

Paul Van Riel

France, Paris,13 October 1979. Fashion show of Thierry Mugler spring / summer 1980 women's ready-to-wear collection. Location: Cirque d'Hiver - 110, rue Amelot, 75011.

Paul Van Riel

France, Paris, 22-03-1984. Fashion show of Thierry Mugler, autumn-winter 1984-1985 collection, women's ready-to-wear.Model: Anna Bayle. Location: Le Zénith Paris - La Villette.

Paul Van Riel

France, Paris, 21-03-1985. Fashion show of Thierry Mugler, autumn-winter 1985/1986 women's ready-to-wear collection. Location: Jardin des Tuileries, Palais du Louvre.

Nordic Museum Foundation

Porträtt av etnologen och dräktforskaren Anna-Maja Nylén, verksam vid Nordiska museet från 1937.

TopFoto

The right sort of clothing for the hot weather .x000D A stroller on the Brighton seafront .x000D 26 May 1920

Nordic Museum Foundation

Modell i tröja, kofta, byxor med pressveck och sandaler på en veranda.

Polish Television

Margaret Thatcher visits Poland

Victoria and Albert Museum

Jacket, woman's, grey silk crepe, Armani, mid-1980s.