Fashions & Accessories: 1840-1980 (Schiffer Design Books) [Paperback]

Geoffrey Warren (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 2007 | Series: Schiffer Design Books

There is an old English saying: "Manners maketh man." One can also claim that "accessories maketh clothes." This new book sets out to demonstrate the variety and beauty of fashion accessories during the hundred-year period beginning in 1840. Fashion has always reflected the social, sexual, and economic spirit of its age. Clothing and accessories also express the status, aspirations, and wealth of the wearer. Most books on fashion tend to divide clothing and accessories into decades. This book seeks find the natural shifts from one fashion theme to another. The accessories are shown with a full-length, dressed figure and explanatory text for context. This is an invaluable book for collectors, fashion historians, designers, and theatrical costumers.

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About the Author

London-based Geoffrey Warren holds England's National Diploma in Design and worked for thirty years as art editor of several women's magazines, including British Vogue. He bought his first historical costume book when he was 12 and created many costumes during his teenage years. He is now a full-time writer and illustrator.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing (July 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764303090
• ISBN-13: 978-0764303098
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 10.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #352,532 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars images really grew on me, June 25, 2007

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This book has a real charm to it. Lots of images, and at first I wanted more but the artist has a quirky talent that really grows on me. Delightful is how I would describe it.