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Dressing the Decades

By Emmanuelle Dirix

Dressing the Decades Film, Art & Culture

Dressing the Decades

By Emmanuelle Dirix

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"An authoritative and visually stunning look at the fashion of the 20th century, Dressing the Decades examines in depth the origins of the most important luxury garments. Each sumptuously illustrated chapter features a detailed overview of a particular decade, including the historical events, politics, technology, and advertising that inspired its most celebrated designs. By offering a thorough socio-economic context for the progress of high fashion through the years, the book provides a new perspective on such iconic items and significant trends as the cocktail dress, the Chanel suit, the tunic dress, boho chic, Futuristic chic, and others. The century s most famous designers including Lanvin, Chanel, Balenciaga, Dior, Givenchy, Versace, and Calvin Klein are profiled here, teir influence and imagery conveyed through annotated head-to-toe looks and photographs of signature pieces and outfits"--Publisher's description.
Product details
Number of Pages:
224
Release Date:
2016-03-01
Publication Date:
2016-03-01
Publisher:
Yale University Press
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0300215525
ISBN13:
9780300215526
Weight:
982 g
Height:
202 cm
Width:
251 cm
Thickness:
27 cm
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