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History of twentieth century fashion, Elizabeth Ewing

eng

Includes bibliographical references (pages 271-274) and index

illustrations

index present

non fiction

History of twentieth century fashion

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Elizabeth Ewing

Here Elizabeth Ewing looks behind the scenes for a deeper understanding of the social, economic and technical changes which have caused an unprecedented revolution in our attitudes to dress. The book is a story of fashion shocks: two world wars, the impact of new fibres and manufacturing techniques, the influence of radical new designers, and a succession of post-War youth explosions culminating in the punk and new wave looks of the last decade

Edwardian sunshine for a few, but change in the air, 1900-1909 -- Fashion spreads from the top, and many join in, 1900-1910 -- Manufacture grows, but sweated labour casts a shadow, 1900-1908 -- The start of modern fashion and the effect of World War I, 1907-1918 -- New fashion makers and the new kinds of fashion, 1920-1930 -- Developments in fashion manufacture between the wars, 1918-1935 -- Fashion by decree during and after World War II, 1939-1947 -- New looks for all from 1947 -- The young explosion splits fashion from the late 1950s -- Growth and prosperity of the top manufacturers, 1960s and early 1970s -- Changes from the 1970s : revolt, unexpected influences and punk -- Ready-to-wear : manufacturers give a lead in the 1970s and 1980s -- Changes in the shops, 1970s and 1980s