History of 20th Century Fashion [Paperback]

Elizabeth Ewing (Author), Alice Mackrell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1997 | ISBN-10: 089676219X | ISBN-13: 978-0896762190 | Edition: Revised

A History of 20th Century Fashion charts the early dominance of couture to the influences of street culture. The narrative is based on a firm understanding of social, economic and technical developments all over the world, and emphasizes the commercial organization of the industry, from designer and textile manufacturer right through to the consumer. Over 100 b/w and 50 colour illustrations bring the history of fashion to life.

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About the Author

Elizabeth Ewing wrote widely on fashion, her books including Everyday Dress, Dress and Undress and History of Children's Costume. Dr Alice Mackrell, a costume historian specializing in the history of fashion plates, is also the author of several books, including An Illustrated History of Fashion, Stoles and Scarves, Paul Poiret and Coco Chanel. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Quite Specific Media Group; Revised edition (September 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 089676219X
• ISBN-13: 978-0896762190
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,829,071 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars History of 20th Century Fashion, October 29, 2004

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This review is from: History of 20th Century Fashion (Paperback)

History of 20th Century Fashion contains information on the styling and designers that made them. It starts in the 1900's and goes to 1980's. It tells about the trends and fashions of that era and the designers who made them. The book goes into detail about some of the designer's life and his or her achievements. The book also makes the connection to the Paris inspirations. Not only does this book discuss the clothing but it also discusses the shoes and the hairstyles. History of 20th Century Fashions covers everything that happened from 1900 to 1980. if you need a book for fashion history this is it this is extremly detaled and self explanatory.