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The Dictionary of Fashion History
Author | : Valerie Cumming,C. W. Cunnington,P. E. Cunnington |
Publsiher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | : 384 |
Release | : 2017-09-07 |
Genre | : Design |
ISBN | : 9781472577726 |
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- What is an Apollo knot? - Who wore a Welch wig? - When were Zouave jackets the height of fashion? This new edition of The Dictionary of Fashion History further updates the landmark work of C. Willett Cunnington, Phillis Cunnington and Charles Beard. Featuring over 60 new and revised entries on diverse topics such as the Onesie, Brothel Creepers and the Birkin Bag, this edition is even more comprehensive and brings this costume historian's bible fully up to date. With many more images to accompany the text and illustrate key fashions – including cartoons, prints and lavish color photographs of surviving garments – this version of the dictionary brings dazzling and unusual garments to life for researchers, students, costume designers and everyone interested in the subject. Clear, concise, and meticulous in detail, this essential reference work answers countless questions relating to the history of dress and adornment and will continue to be the definitive guide for many years to come.
Historical Dictionary of the Fashion Industry
Author | : Francesca Sterlacci,Joanne Arbuckle |
Publsiher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 748 |
Release | : 2017-06-30 |
Genre | : Design |
ISBN | : 9781442239098 |
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From the first animal skin body coverings, to today’s high fashion collections, fashion has held an important role in the evolution of mankind. The fashion industry has, and continues to make, major contributions to our cultural and social environment. It is an industry that responds to our inherent longing for tribal belonging, our socio-economic needs, individual lifestyles, status stratification and profession apparel requirements. The fashion industry is fast-paced, complex and ever changing, in response to consumer needs. Throughout the world, vast numbers of people contribute to this industry, each with the shared goal of supplying an end product of a particular price point directed at a target consumer. This second edition of Historical Dictionary of the Fashion Industry contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 1,400 cross-referenced entries on designers, models, couture houses, significant articles of apparel and fabrics, trade unions, and the international trade organizations. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the fashion industry.
A Dictionary of Costume and Fashion
Author | : Mary Brooks Picken |
Publsiher | : Courier Corporation |
Total Pages | : 450 |
Release | : 2013-07-24 |
Genre | : Design |
ISBN | : 9780486141602 |
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Compendium defines over 10,000 words associated with wearing apparel and fashion. From bateau necklines to trilbys and vamps, words are grouped alphabetically according to dress parts, fabrics, and other style categories. Over 750 illustrations.
Fashion
Author | : DK |
Publsiher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 482 |
Release | : 2012-10-01 |
Genre | : Design |
ISBN | : 9781465407801 |
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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.
The Complete Costume Dictionary
Author | : Elizabeth J. Lewandowski |
Publsiher | : Scarecrow Press |
Total Pages | : 623 |
Release | : 2011 |
Genre | : Design |
ISBN | : 9780810840041 |
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Introduction -- Dictionary -- Appendix A: Garment types -- Appendix B: Garment by country -- Appendix C: Garment types by era
The Visual Dictionary of Fashion Design
Author | : Gavin Ambrose,Paul Harris |
Publsiher | : AVA Publishing |
Total Pages | : 291 |
Release | : 2007-11-29 |
Genre | : Architecture |
ISBN | : 9782940373611 |
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From A-line to yukata, from batik to yoke, "The Visual Dictionary of Fashion" explores and explains the many terms used in the fashion industry. Each term is defined and put in context to give the reader a clear understanding of fashion terminology. More than 270 common fashion terms are explained and illustrated, from practical day-to-day words such as lapel, pattern, and crewelwork to conceptual terms such as postmodernism. "The Visual Dictionary of Fashion" is like having a personal translator for rag-trade shop talk. * More than 270 entries in visual format * Clear, concise sourcebook * Handy take-along format.
The Fairchild Dictionary of Fashion 3rd Edition
Author | : Charlotte Mankey Calasibetta,Phyllis G. Tortora |
Publsiher | : Fairchild Books |
Total Pages | : 554 |
Release | : 2003 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : STANFORD:36105025984993 |
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Finding definitions for fashion is easier than ever. The Fairchild Dictionary of Fashion, 3rd Edition, defines more than 15,000 fashion terms, including apparel, accessories, and their components; historical and textile terms that relate to contemporary fashion; and the language of the fashion business. Its organization of 51 broad categories, such as activewear, blouses and tops, clothing, construction details, footwear, headwear, jewelry, laces, necklines, shirts, skirts, and waistlines, promotes comprehension of related terms. Categories are fully cross-referenced to the alphabetical listing. Includes terms not readily found in ordinary dictionaries and pronunciation guides for foreign words. An appendix of designers includes emerging leaders. Lavish illustrations by Bina Abling enhance definitions, capturing both the details and style of fashion. Labeled "anatomical" drawings show how the parts of fashion items fit together. Alphabetical page tabs add to the ease of use. This dictionary is the ideal reference for designers, fashion media, instructors, students, historians, and fashion enthusiasts.
The Dictionary of Fashion History
Author | : Valerie Cumming |
Publsiher | : Bloomsbury Academic |
Total Pages | : 366 |
Release | : 2020 |
Genre | : Clothing and dress |
ISBN | : 1474269729 |
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"This new edition of The Dictionary of Fashion History further updates the landmark work of C. Willett Cunnington, Phillis Cunnington and Charles Beard. Featuring over 60 new and revised entries on diverse topics such as the Onesie, Brothel Creepers and the Birkin Bag, this edition is even more comprehensive and brings this costume historian's bible fully up to date. With many more images to accompany the text and illustrate key fashions / including cartoons, prints and lavish color photographs of surviving garments / this version of the dictionary brings dazzling and unusual garments to life for researchers, students, costume designers and everyone interested in the subject. Clear, concise, and meticulous in detail, this essential reference work answers countless questions relating to the history of dress and adornment and will continue to be the definitive guide for many years to come."--Publisher's description.