Bibliograph

Fashion, the whole story, general editor Marnie Fogg ; foreword by Valerie Steele

Type

Label

Fashion, the whole story, general editor Marnie Fogg ; foreword by Valerie Steele

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Fashion

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

855507069

Responsibility statement

general editor Marnie Fogg ; foreword by Valerie Steele

Sub title

the whole story

Summary

"The second volume in Prestel's Whole story series is a lavish, nicely priced, and authoritative book tracing the complete evolution of fashion, from togas to Tory Burch. This enthralling book takes readers through every major era of fashion history: classical Greece and Rome; the court dress of the Tang Dynasty; the emergence of the Japanese kimono; early Native American and Pre-Colombian textiles; the Ottoman and Mughal Empires; Renaissance, Restoration, and Romantic costume; the Belle Epoque and Art Deco; sportswear, ready-to-wear, and haute couture; the British menswear revolution; Tokyo street fashion--and much, much more. Filled with indispensable information about every aspect of fashion from 500 BCE to now, this encyclopedic reference highlights in detail key pieces that epitomize certain styles. It profiles fashion icons to show how one designer or style influences another, explains the impact of cultural and historical events on daily wear, and demonstrates how technical innovation can take fashion in new directions. Engaging, all-encompassing, and overflowing with illustrations, this is an indispensable resource for anyone who loves fashion."--Publisher's description

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- 500 BC to 1599 -- 1600 to 1799 -- 1800 to 1899 -- 1900 to 1945 -- 1946 to 1989 -- 1990 to present

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