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Pink: The History of a Punk, Pretty, Powerful Color Hardcover – September 4, 2018

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This beautifully illustrated volume explores the cultural history, especially in fashion, of the color pink from the 18th century to today.

Today, with the advent of “millennial pink,” the color formerly associated with Barbie has acquired a new identity. Nor is this the first time the symbolism of pink has been radically transformed. In collaboration with a major exhibition at The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology, curator and fashion historian Valerie Steele explores the history and significance of pink in fashion, art, and culture from the eighteenth century to the present.

Steele and her co-authors tell the whole story of this controversial color, emphasizing how its meanings changed throughout the centuries and across the globe, in cultures as diverse as France, India, Japan, Mexico, and the United States. In eighteenth-century France, men and women alike wore pink, which was a fashionably “new” color. A century later, however, pink had become feminized and eroticized in the West.

Pink is beautifully illustrated, with images of stunning pink fashions given context by photographs, advertisements, and works of art. It features essays by scholars across the disciplines, giving readers access to a wealth of research into subjects as diverse as Hollywood movies and the symbolism of the pink triangle. This book will appeal to those interested in fashion and culture, as well as those who love pink.

120 color illustrations

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208 pages
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English
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Thames & Hudson
Publication date

September 4, 2018
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9.3 x 0.9 x 11.3 inches
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0500022267
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978-0500022269
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"In Pink, Valerie Steele brews a mesmerizing potion of historic and cultural intrigue emitting from the world's most polarizing color. I am always captivated by Dr. Steele's work, but Pink is especially hypnotic. Like me, you won't be able to put it down!"
― Tim Gunn

"'Pink fashion can be fierce and feminist, punk and powerful,' [Steele] concludes. After reading this fascinating history, we couldn't agree more."
― Bergdorf Goodman

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Valerie Steele is director and chief curator of The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology and co-author of more than twenty books.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thames & Hudson; Illustrated edition (September 4, 2018)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0500022267
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0500022269
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.73 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.3 x 0.9 x 11.3 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #1,081,476 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #722 in Fashion History
- #1,826 in Graphic Design Color Use
- #2,217 in Fashion Design

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Regina Lee Blaszczyk
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Regina Lee Blaszczyk is Professor of Business History and University Leadership Chair in the History of Business and Society at the University of Leeds in the UK. She has published 13 books and has contributed to numerous exhibition catalogues and edited books, many of which are found on Amazon. Her books focus on the history of design, work, and innovation in the creative industries, including the fashion business; on consumer culture in the United States and Europe; on capitalism and material life; on the history of the senses; and on the history of the chemical industries, among other subjects.
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Nena Ivon

Well researched, fascinating insight into the drama and effect of the color PINK!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 28, 2018

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Book Review and other thoughts on pink in fashion and our lives: The book is brilliantly written, edited and illustrated. Giving us insights into a color that has been in fashion for centuries. I particularly like the layout of the book taking us from the courts of Europe when pink was worn by as many men as women through Haute Couture Collections to Punk to Red Carpets to Pussy Hats to Real Men Wear Pink to pink ribbons fighting breast cancer. We learn about the introduction of Shocking Pink by Elsa Schiaparelli to the iconic Yves Saint Laurent black gown with wide shocking pink bow, a garment, that Steele shared with us in conversation, that was a major exhibition coup and one she was especially excited to include. It is a MUST for your fashion library, but then all of Valerie Steele’s books are meant to be included there.

I have had the fabulous good fortune to have many brilliant authors join me in conversation for the monthly nenasnotes The Fashion Book Club and I must admit Valerie wasn’t an exception, we all learned so much! I hope she enjoyed the hour as much as I did and the attendees were in rapt attention, I might even say in awe with her at ease conversation in sharing her expertise which, in my opinion, knows no bounds. Bravo Valerie and thank you....here’s to the next book!

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Julie

A Surprisingly Good Book

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So, I bought this book for the pop of pink it would add to my coffee table. I started browsing through it and, to my surprise, it's an interesting read. Not only would I recommend it for it's decor potential, I'd also recommend having it around for people to pick up and read. I really like this book.

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Kathleen Long

Great gift for girls & their mothers.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 3, 2020

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Told the history & story of the color pink. Historically, pink was originally for boys! Initially, I was surprised! Gave it to a family friend who has two daughters. They are old enough to appreciate the book.

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Thomas P. Marshall Jr.

Sending Messages

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As a man who sews, I try to make a statement in my shirts, ties and bags. Pink is essential reading for anyone who is interested in the message of fabric.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 5, 2018

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Who knew there was so much history around the color pink? Also check out the day-long seminar that was held in conjunction with the opening of the exhibit (on the FITs website).

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Caroline Rush

Happy customer!!

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I got this for a coffee table read. Super cute and girly. I love pink so I love this book!

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Jane J Freeman

Very interesting book

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 29, 2019

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It was a gift for a student in design school. I almost kept it!

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Stacy

FUN BEAUTIFUL BOOK! MUST HAVE!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 14, 2019

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Great Size! Fun book all about the history of pink!

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Zombiemom

Great Book!

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on January 17, 2019

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Bought this book for a co-worker for Christmas, who is a history fanatic, he LOVES it! Thank you!

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