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This is gonna sound complicated, but basically suppose that Hitler doesn't come to power, or is removed from power or that the Nazis are felled from power in Germany or don't come into power. His gamble in the Saar fails, the Munich Putsch sees him get shot by a policeman, take your pick. In the end, there's no WW2 as we know it.
How different might culture and media in Europe and North America be? Were there film trends in the 1930s that were cut short by the war? Fashion trends introduced as a result of rationing, or suffragist/women's rights that the lack of men at home created? Positive influences on segregation that never come to pass?
Things I've read of regarding fashion include:
Nylon and wool were rationed as a result of the war, and silk from Japna was banned for obvious reasons. Rayon (developed in the 1930s) became the most often used material for ladies clothing.
Harvey Nicholls invented the jumpsuit as a means of protection against gas attacks.
Paris lost it's position as the fashion industry leader during WW2 for obvious reasons, and the capital was basically New York for the duration of the war. Materials like Cotton denim, jersey, gingham and calico were in vogue during the rationing, with both drab and patriotic colorslike air force blue, cadet blue, flag red, black, browns, greens, tan, and gray flannel being quite popular.
Hemlines went up, obviously, and restrictions on pleats, trimmings and jacket/trouser lengths were put into place. Zippers were limited as were buttons. A lot of recycling was done of old materials, and winter wear incorporated velveteen and corduroy for cold weather suits and dresses. The hemlines going up created an emphasis on women's legs.
Less fabric meant lean styles, with narrow hip lines and a trim over all appearance. Short and boxy was the fashion style of the day, out of necessity.
The expense of beauty salons meant women wore their hairs longer, while work in the factories or military results in snoods being a regular apparel.
Girdles were basically nowhere because of the need for rubber.
Swim suits were redesigned, and fabric reduction led to bare midriffs and 2 piece swim suits.
Shoes were heeled lower, while flat shoes were more popular due to the need for safety in factory work. Pants also became more popular and were promoted famous actresses.
Tropical prints became more popular after the war ended and influences from Mexico and Latin America grew in terms of colours and brightness.
Christian Dior's New Look line was inspired by his time in America during WW2, when he observed American women copying Parisian magazines and trying to have the dresses recreated in the country. The line gained a great deal of infamy for the copious usage of fabric during a period when rationing and the war's effects was still lasting, and it ultimately defined and influenced women's fashion well into the next decade.
Things I can think of regarding films and television:
Obviously a lot of period films like Cascablanca wouldn't exist, or would be drastically different.
Film producers from Europe like Leni Riefenstahl might be remembered far more kindly.
Elements like the Nazis wouldn't exist or be nearly as prevelant as IRL in media.
A lot of actors put their careers on hold during the war, and others had died outright.
A lot of technology and methodology behind filming might have never been developed or developed later.
Mass and government propaganda would be less present.
The United States became massively wealthier following WW2, which gave rise to increased purchasing of appliances and increased consumption of advertising and media.
Things I can think of regarding comics:
Obviously, comic book superheroes thrived on fighting Nazis and then Commies, so that's affected.
Well, that's all I can think of at the moment. Anyone else have any ideas?