Dressing the Decades: Twentieth-Century Vintage Style

Dressing the Decades: Twentieth-Century Vintage Style

Emmanuelle Dirix • Yale University Press

ISBN-10: 0300215525 · ISBN-13: 978‑0300215526 · 2016

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Dressing the Decades : Twentieth-Century Vintage Style by Emmanuelle Dirix New Haven: Yale University Press, 2016 Published in association with Quid Publishing, Hove East Sussex, UK Hardcover with Dust Jacket 75 color and 91 black-and-white illustrations ISBN 9780300215526 Contents Introduction The Timeline 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s Selected Bibiography Image Credits Index Acknowledgements From back dust jacket flap: Emmanuelle Dirix is a lecturer, writer, and curator based in London From front dust jacket flap: An authoritative and visually stunning look at the fashion of the twentieth 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 as the 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, their influence and imagery conveyed through annotated head-to-toe looks and photographs of signature pieces and outfits. Also included are other, all-but forgotten designers whose work nonetheless changed the way clothing is designed, made, promoted, and sole. Beautiful illustrations include design drawings, fashion photographs, and vintage timeline, this exceptional volume presents a meaningful narrative for the the creation and lasting appeal of the past century''s fashion.

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