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20th-century fashion in detail, Claire Wilcox and Valerie D. Mendes with Oriole Cullen, Jenny Lister and Sonnet Stanfill ; photographs by Richard Davis and Pip Barnard ; drawings by Leonie Davis and Deborah Mallinson

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20th-century fashion in detail, Claire Wilcox and Valerie D. Mendes with Oriole Cullen, Jenny Lister and Sonnet Stanfill ; photographs by Richard Davis and Pip Barnard ; drawings by Leonie Davis and Deborah Mallinson

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

20th-century fashion in detail

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Claire Wilcox and Valerie D. Mendes with Oriole Cullen, Jenny Lister and Sonnet Stanfill ; photographs by Richard Davis and Pip Barnard ; drawings by Leonie Davis and Deborah Mallinson

Series statement

Fashion in detail

Summary

Revealing the elaborate embroidery, intricate pleats and daring cuts that make up some of the 20th century's most beautiful garments, this book explores the specific techniques used by couturiers as tastes and textile technologies evolved. Work by designers such as Mariano Fortuny, Madeleine Vionnet, Paul Poiret, Hubert de Givenchy, Mary Quant, Yves Saint Laurent and Vivienne Westwood is rediscovered, and exquisite haute-couture pieces, from sequinned Chanel trouser suits and richly embroidered Schiaparelli jackets to striking Balenciaga creations and Dior evening gowns, are examined. This updated edition features a revised introduction and list of designers followed by chapters dedicated to a particular technique. Each garment is illustrated through detailed photography and line drawings and is accompanied by a commentary by leading experts in textiles and fashion

Target audience

adult

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Twentieth century fashion in detail

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