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Costume and Fashion (Fifth Edition) (World of Art)
James Laver
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Description for Costume and Fashion (Fifth Edition) (World of Art)
Paperback. From the invention of the needle to the dawn of denim, neolithic weavers to catwalk creations, this title intends to cover the trends, from vintage to high street chic and the reinvention of haute couture. It also explains the forces shaping fashion, including Internet technology, celebrity influence, fast fashion, recession and global markets. Series: World of Art. Num Pages: 312 pages, 348 illustrations, 85 in colour. BIC Classification: AKTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 209 x 150 x 22. Weight in Grams: 658.
The new fifth edition of this classic guide to clothing throughout history now extends into the second decade of the 21st century. James Laver’s classic study of clothing, from the invention of the needle to the dawn of denim, neolithic weavers to catwalk creations, has been updated once again to cover the latest trends, from vintage to high street chic and the spectacular reinvention of haute couture. Featuring designers such as Alexander McQueen and Marc Jacobs, and style leaders Kate Moss and the Duchess of Cambridge, a new final chapter explains the forces shaping fashion today, including Internet technology, celebrity ... Read more
The new fifth edition of this classic guide to clothing throughout history now extends into the second decade of the 21st century. James Laver’s classic study of clothing, from the invention of the needle to the dawn of denim, neolithic weavers to catwalk creations, has been updated once again to cover the latest trends, from vintage to high street chic and the spectacular reinvention of haute couture. Featuring designers such as Alexander McQueen and Marc Jacobs, and style leaders Kate Moss and the Duchess of Cambridge, a new final chapter explains the forces shaping fashion today, including Internet technology, celebrity ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Thames & Hudson
Number of pages
312
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Series
World of Art
Condition
New
Weight
657g
Number of Pages
312
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780500204122
SKU
V9780500204122
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Ref
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About James Laver
James Laver, the 20th century’s leading authority in Britain on the history of costume and fashion, was Keeper of the Department of Prints and Drawings and of Paintings at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, from 1938 until 1959. Professor Amy de la Haye is Rootstein Hopkins Chair of Dress History & Curatorship at London College of Fashion. She ... Read more
Reviews for Costume and Fashion (Fifth Edition) (World of Art)
'A pleasure to look at and a pleasure to read' - Guardian 'Comprehensive and very well informed' - Creative Voice