Fashion since 1900
Mendes, Valerie D.
Fashion since 1900 Fashion since nineteen hundred Valerie Mendes, Amy de la Haye - 2nd ed. - London New York Thames & Hudson 2010 - 312 p. ill. (some col.) 21 cm - World of art . - World of art .
Previous ed.: 20th century fashion / Valerie Mendes, Amy de la Haye. 1999
Includes bibliographical references and index
1900-1913: undulations and exotica -- 1914-1929: La Garc̦onne and the new simplicity -- 1930-1938: recession and escapism -- 1939-1945: rationed fashion and home-made style -- 1946-1956: femininity and conformity -- 1957-1967: affluence and the teenage challenge -- 1968-1975: eclecticism and ecology -- 1976-1988: sedition and consumerism -- 1989-1999: fashion goes global -- 2000-: planet fashion
"From Belle Epoque tea gowns through Dior's 1947 'New Look' to the impact of the Internet and fashion blogs, this comprehensive, international survey explores the significant developments in fashion, accessories, hairstyles and makeup, from 1900 to now. It focuses on key movements and innovations in style for both men and women, and explores these through the work of the most original and influential designers and couturiers. Chapters are organized chronologically to highlight crucial shifts in style and major world eventse. Exciting and at times revolutionary advances in fashion are placed within economic, political and cultural contexts. This new edition is brought right up to date with a chapter that discusses, among many topics, the importance of new fashion centres in India and China, the dominance of the high street, and how fashion is now so multi-cultural and fast moving. A reference section includes an extensive bibliography, making this an invaluable survey for all those interested in modern and contemporary fashion."--Publisher's description
9780500204023
Clothing and dress--History--20th century
Fashion--History--20th century
Clothing and dress--History--21st century
Fashion--History--21st century
GT596 .M45 2010
Fashion since 1900 Fashion since nineteen hundred Valerie Mendes, Amy de la Haye - 2nd ed. - London New York Thames & Hudson 2010 - 312 p. ill. (some col.) 21 cm - World of art . - World of art .
Previous ed.: 20th century fashion / Valerie Mendes, Amy de la Haye. 1999
Includes bibliographical references and index
1900-1913: undulations and exotica -- 1914-1929: La Garc̦onne and the new simplicity -- 1930-1938: recession and escapism -- 1939-1945: rationed fashion and home-made style -- 1946-1956: femininity and conformity -- 1957-1967: affluence and the teenage challenge -- 1968-1975: eclecticism and ecology -- 1976-1988: sedition and consumerism -- 1989-1999: fashion goes global -- 2000-: planet fashion
"From Belle Epoque tea gowns through Dior's 1947 'New Look' to the impact of the Internet and fashion blogs, this comprehensive, international survey explores the significant developments in fashion, accessories, hairstyles and makeup, from 1900 to now. It focuses on key movements and innovations in style for both men and women, and explores these through the work of the most original and influential designers and couturiers. Chapters are organized chronologically to highlight crucial shifts in style and major world eventse. Exciting and at times revolutionary advances in fashion are placed within economic, political and cultural contexts. This new edition is brought right up to date with a chapter that discusses, among many topics, the importance of new fashion centres in India and China, the dominance of the high street, and how fashion is now so multi-cultural and fast moving. A reference section includes an extensive bibliography, making this an invaluable survey for all those interested in modern and contemporary fashion."--Publisher's description
9780500204023
Clothing and dress--History--20th century
Fashion--History--20th century
Clothing and dress--History--21st century
Fashion--History--21st century
GT596 .M45 2010