Great Fashion Designs of the Seventies Paper Dolls (Dover Paper Dolls) [Paperback]

Tom Tierney (Author), Paper Dolls (Author), Paper Dolls for Grownups (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 23, 1996 | Age Level: 4 and up | Series: Dover Paper Dolls

2 dolls and 30 stylish costumes characterize the colorful fashion free-for-all of the 70s. Styles range from casual elegance and the "punk" look to Middle Eastern and folk — all created by such fashion gurus as Dior, Mary Quant, Givenchy, Courrèges, Ralph Lauren, and many more. Includes descriptive notes.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications (January 23, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486289117
• ISBN-13: 978-0486289113
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #400,444 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Designs of the Seventies, April 19, 2005

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Nevada Snow - See all my reviews

This review is from: Great Fashion Designs of the Seventies Paper Dolls (Hardcover)

Tom Tierney has recreated the designer fashions of the seventies in the paper doll book. If you love haute couture, you'll love this book (it doesn't feature the street or pop star fashion of the era).

The dolls resemble two of the most famous models of the decade, Beverly Johnson and Cheryl Tiegs (although this isn't mentioned in the notes), giving the book more authenticity.

The seventies was a decade of retro looks as well as styles inspired by exotic cultures. The styles of the thirties and forties are represented in this book, as are the famous Russian and Chinese designs by Yves-Saint Laurent.

The decade ended with a move toward more imposing almost futuristic styles, and these are well represented by outfits by Mugler and Montana.

My reason for not giving this book 5 stars is that the illustrations are not up to Tom Tierney's usual standard.

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun with Fashion, October 18, 2006

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R. C. Luther (United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Great Fashion Designs of the Seventies Paper Dolls (Dover Paper Dolls) (Paperback)

This is the second Tom Tierney book that I have gotten. I find it fun and informative. It is so awesome to see how different styles develop, and this is a fun and easy way to do it.