Life magazine January 17, 1949

Jean Ward Patchett wearing a Ciro gown on cover. Resort fashions inside, from Palm Beach to Palm Springs. Fashions by Carolyn Schnurer, David Goodstein, Edward Melcarth, Brigance, Claire McCardell, Dior, Tina Leser, Groblue, Louella Ballerina, etc. Rocket to the Moon? What happened to Mussolini's millions? Light wear.