Author : James Laver
Publisher : New York : H. N. Abrams
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 27,91 MB
Release : 1969
Category : Clothing and dress
ISBN :
Vagaries of fashion through the ages presented for the general reader by a British scholar.
Author : James Laver
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 38,22 MB
Release : 2020-04-14
Category : Design
ISBN : 0500775141
An authoritative account of the history of fashion and costume from prehistoric times to today. From the momentous invention of the needle some 40,000 years ago to the development of blue denim, from Neolithic weavers to the biggest names in the fashion industry today, this classic guide covers the landmarks of costume history. Costume and Fashion explores the forms and materials used in fashion through the ages, the underlying motives of fashion, and the ways in which clothes have been used to protect, express identity, and attract or influence others. This updated sixth edition features a new foreword and concluding chapter by Amy de la Haye and a new discussion about the major political shifts within the fashion industry, highlighting how it has responded to issues surrounding racism and sexism, LGBTQIA rights, mental health awareness, body and age diversity, and global sustainability. Generously illustrated with paintings, drawings, and photographs, and with a new angle on the emergence of ethical fashion, Costume and Fashion feels more current than ever.
Author : James Laver
Publisher :
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 14,66 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Clothing and dress
ISBN : 9780500202661
James Laver's (Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK) classic 1969 /A concise history of fashion/ remains largely intact in this new edition. The text describes costume, clothing, and fashion from ancient times through the present. New to the fourth edition is a revision of the final chapter, on fashion from 1940-2001. First written for an earlier edition by Amy de la Haye (Victoria & Albert Museum), it has been revised by Andrew Tucker to include the turn of the (20th) century trends, including Gucci, Prada, urban sportswear, and must-have accessories.
Author : James Laver
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 39,98 MB
Release : 1983
Category : Design
ISBN :
Uses drawings, paintings, and photographs to help illustrate the history of fashion in ancient Egypt, classical Greece and Rome, and modern Europe.
Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 40,14 MB
Release : 2012-10-01
Category : Design
ISBN : 1465407804
Tracing the evolution of fashion-from the early draped fabrics of ancient times to the catwalk couture of today, Fashion: The Definitive History of Costume and Style is a stunningly illustrated guide to more than three thousand years of shifting trends and innovative developments in the world of clothing. With a wealth of breathtaking spreads-from ancient Egyptian dress to Space Age Fashion and Grunge-and information on icons like Marie Antoinette, Clara Bow, Jacqueline Kennedy, and Alexander McQueen, Fashion will captivate anyone interested in style-whether it's the fashion-mad teen in Tokyo, the wannabe designer in college, or the fashionista intrigued by the violent origins of the stiletto and the birth of bling.
Author : James Laver
Publisher :
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 41,11 MB
Release : 1972
Category : Costume
ISBN :
Author : Melissa Leventon
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 35,40 MB
Release : 2008-07-08
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780312383213
"This book was conceived, designed and produced by Ivy Press ... East Sussex"--T.p. verso.
Author : Mary Schoeser
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
Page : 465 pages
File Size : 38,10 MB
Release : 2022-10-06
Category : Design
ISBN : 0500777799
The history of textiles, more than that of any other artefact, is a history of human ingenuity. From the very earliest needles of 50,000 years ago to the smart textiles of today, textiles have been fundamental to human existence, and enjoyed, prized and valued by every culture. Silks from China, cottons from India, tapestries from Flanders, dyes from South America the appeal of different weaves, colours and patterns was long a motivation for trade, the exchange of ideas and sometimes even war. Mary Schoesers groundbreaking book, now revised and updated to incorporate new research, presents a chronological survey of textiles around the world from prehistory to the present. It explores how they are made, what they are made from, how they function in society and the ways in which they are valued and given meaning as well as reflecting on the environmental challenges they present today. World Textiles offers an invaluable introduction to this vast and fascinating subject for makers, designers, textile and fashion professionals, collectors and students alike.
Author : Cameron Silver
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 12,66 MB
Release : 2012-10-16
Category : Design
ISBN : 159691663X
Presents a decade-by-decade guide to the most influential looks of the past century, matching red-carpet gowns to famous celebrities while providing original designer sketches, photos of rare couture, and interviews with a range of authorities.
Author : Valerie Cumming
Publisher : Berg
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 46,73 MB
Release : 2010-09-01
Category : Design
ISBN : 1847887384
- What is an earthquake gown? - Who wore eelskin masher trousers? - What did the word "dudes" mean in the 16th century? A Dictionary of English Costume by C. Willett Cunnington, Phillis Cunnington and Charles Beard was originally published in 1960. A monumental achievement and encyclopaedic in scope, it was a comprehensive catalogue of fashion terms from the mid-medieval period up to 1900. It was reissued and updated several times, for the last time in 1976. For decades it has served as a bible for costume historians. The Dictionary of Fashion History completely updates and supplements the Cunningtons' landmark work to bring it up to the present day. Featuring additional terms and revised definitions, this new edition represents an essential reference for costume historians, students of fashion history, or anyone involved in creating period costume for the theatre, film or television. It also is fascinating reading for those simply interested in the subject. Clear, concise, and meticulous in detail, this essential reference answers countless questions relating to the history of dress and adornment and promises to be a definitive guide for generations to come.
