The Wedding Dress: The 50 Designs that Changed the Course of Bridal Fashion

The Wedding Dress: The 50 Designs that Changed the Course of Bridal Fashion

The Wedding Dress: The 50 Designs that Changed the Course of Bridal Fashion

ASIN : 3791348736

Rating : 3.8

brand: Prestel

category: History

Description : For brides-to-be or any reader with a fascination for couture, here is the essential guide to the best wedding dresses of modern times--the 50 iconic designs that made fashion history. This fascinating look at nearly two centuries of bridal fashion presents 50 of history's most famous dresses, revealing why and how they continue to inspire brides and designers today. Lavishly illustrated spreads lay bare the anatomy of each show-stopping ensemble: silhouette, fabrics, construction techniques, embellishments, and even hidden details. From the white wedding dress worn by Queen Victoria in 1840 to couture creations by Karl Lagerfeld, Alexander McQueen, Vera Wang, and Vivienne Westwood, The Wedding Dress examines the features of each and every design in chronological sequence. Find out why Queen Victoria draped herself in white lace, how Paul Poiret's knee-length dress ushered in the era of the flapper bride, why Wallis Simpson wore blue on her wedding day, and how Elsa Schiaparelli reinvented the veil. Also included are dresses worn by some of the world's most stylish women--Jacqueline Kennedy, Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn--as well as contemporary fashion icons such as Gwen Stefani, Dita Von Teese, and Kate Moss. Vivid photographs, detailed diagrams, and biographies of the dresses' designers make this an indispensable resource for brides, designers, stylists, wedding planners, or anyone interested in the extraordinary world of bridal couture.

Fashion A to Z: An Illustrated Dictionary

Fashion A to Z: An Illustrated Dictionary

Fashion A to Z: An Illustrated Dictionary

ASIN : 1856695735

Rating : 4.2

brand: Laurence King Publishing

category: History

Description : Aimed at fashion and textile students, Fashion A to Z fills a gap in the market for an affordable, accessible,and up-to-date guide to fashion terminology.

Bringing together all the key words commonly used in colleges and in industry, this fashion reference book is beautifully illustrated with diagrams and drawings of fashion details and costumes that bring the subject to life.

The book contains more than 2,000 entries, arranged alphabetically.

Illustrated by renowned fashion illustrator and designer Zakee Shariff, this unique fashion dictionary is quirky and fun, and provides invaluable definitions of all the words a fashion and textile student needs to know.

Vintage Fashion & Couture: from Poiret to McQueen

Vintage Fashion & Couture: from Poiret to McQueen

Vintage Fashion & Couture: from Poiret to McQueen

ASIN : 1845337956

Rating : 3.8

brand: Mitchell Beazley

category: History

Description : "I thought I knew almost everything about the history of fashion until I met Kerry Taylor. The inside-out knowledge she has of garments will inspire both students and designers to look at fashion with fresh eyes." - Sarah Mower, US Vogue "This beautiful book by Kerry Taylor - the go-to woman for vintage and antique couture - is a treat for collectors and fashion lovers alike." - The Wall Street Journal "Whatever my question about vintage, Kerry Taylor has the answer. Her expertise, knowledge and historical anecdotes have raised the level of interest in this subject hugely." -Lisa Armstrong, Daily Telegraph Named one of Glamour Magazine's "Must-Read Style Books"! Profiled by Vogue and The New York Times and courted by style icons with wardrobes to sell and top designers in search of inspiration, Kerry Taylor is one of the world's leading experts on vintage fashion and couture. In this lavishly illustrated book, Kerry tells the story of a century of fashion through the work of its key design talents and the memorable women who have worn their creations. All the fashion stars are here from Poiret to McQueen via Lanvin, Chanel, Schiaparelli, Madame Gres, Dior, Balenciaga, Mary Quant, Ossie Clark, Vivienne Westwood, Alaia, and Margiela. For each designer Kerry explores their career through a dazzling range of clothes and accessories, explaining what makes each item so desirable to the collector or wearer of vintage fashion. Each chapter includes at least one 'style icon' whose relationship with fashion has had a lasting impact, including Baba D'Erlanger, Lauren Bacall, Grace Kelly, Catherine Deneuve, Paloma Picasso and Kate Moss. Illustrated with a mix of gorgeous fashion photography plus images from Kerry's own astonishing archive, this book is set to become an invaluable guide for collectors of vintage (whatever their budget) and all those who love fashion. Contents includes...Foreword by Hubert de Givenchy Prologue by Christopher Kane 1900s Paul Poiret Lucile Mariano Fortuny 1920s Jean Patou Jeanne Lavin Chanel in the Twenties 1930s Elsa Schiaparelli Style Icon Wallis Simpson Madeleine Vionnet - The Architect of Couture 1940s The effects of War on Fashion in Europe American Fashion in the Forties Christian Dior - The Saviour of French Haute Couture 1950s Pierre Balmain Cristobal Balenciaga - The Master Style Icon Grace Kelly 1960s Mary Quant Hubert de Givenchy Style Icon Audrey Hepburn 1970s Yves Saint Laurent in the Seventies Zandra Rhodes Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren 1980s Italian Masters Azzedine Alaia John Galliano 1990s The New Romantics Thierry Mugler Style Icon Kate Moss 2000s Later McQueen Style Icon Daphne Guinness Collecting Vintage Taking Care of your Collection . .And so much more!

I Do: 100 Years of Wedding Fashion

I Do: 100 Years of Wedding Fashion

I Do: 100 Years of Wedding Fashion

ASIN : 082302511X

Rating : 4.4

brand: Amphoto Books

category: History

Description : Filled with entrancing text and lavish, full-color photographs, I Do: 100 Years of Wedding Fashion offers a captivating review of the glorious and glamorous in bridal gowns during the last century. Readers will see how the ostentatious wedding gowns of the Edwardian era transformed into the knee-length, Chanel-inspired flapper gowns of the 1920s. By the 1930s, Hollywood reigned. Film-star weddings, publicized both on the silver screen and in fan magazines, brought a touch of glamour to the Depression-era bride. The 1940s war bride had to cope with make-do concoctions of muslin and parachute silk, while the '50s brought back romance, influenced by Dior's New Look and the American "sweetheart" line. And despite the rejection of marital bliss by the hippie counterculture and new feminism of the '60s, marriage survives and the white wedding is here to stay. Today, 21st-century brides are looking for the sophistication of couture fashion and the sexiness of today's sleek designs and sublime fabrics. This mesmerizing guide features 350 full-color photos of such famous brides as Princess Diana, Elizabeth Taylor, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, Grace Kelly, and hundreds more. From the traditional to the avant garde, the wacky to the sublime, this is a magnificent source of fashion inspiration for brides-to-be, their mothers, and wedding professionals everywhere.

Wearing Vintage

Wearing Vintage

Wearing Vintage

ASIN : 1579122337

Rating : 3.8

brand: Brand: Black Dog n Leventhal Publishers

category: History

Description :

What are the most fashion-forward men and women wearing these days? Classic clothing from every decade. From flapper dresses to flare-legs, the hottest, hippest clothing and accessories come from flea markets, vintage shops and Grandma's attic.

WEARING VINTAGE is the ultimate guide to finding, fixing and looking fabulous in vintage. Filled with ideas, examples and information about both men's and women's clothing and accessories-and featuring color photos on every page-it unlocks the endless possibilities of "vintage chic," and shows how everyone, from fashion mavens to starving college students, can look great in clothing from the past.

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Dressed for the Occasion: What Americans Wore, 1620-1970 (People's History)

Dressed for the Occasion: What Americans Wore, 1620-1970 (People's History)

Dressed for the Occasion: What Americans Wore, 1620-1970 (People's History)

ASIN : 0822517388

Rating : 4.3

brand: Brand: Lerner Publishing Group

category: Fashion

Description : Examines the history, manufacture, and care of American clothing from colonial times to the 1970s and discusses its relationship to the social milieu.

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• Great product!

Power Dressing: First Ladies, Women Politicians and Fashion

Power Dressing: First Ladies, Women Politicians and Fashion

Power Dressing: First Ladies, Women Politicians and Fashion

ASIN : 1858945151

Rating : 4.5

brand: Merrell Publishers

category: History

Description :

Some find the constant scrutiny an unwelcome intrusion; others use fashion as their secret weapon. Whatever their views, women in politics know they will be judged by how they dress more than their male counterparts. In Power Dressing, fashion journalist Robb Young offers an engaging perspective on the ability of style to influence the careers of women politicians and first ladies. Concise thematic chapters are interspersed with profiles of more than 50 serving and former women presidents, prime ministers, MPs, royals and wives from over 30 countries, ranging from such contemporary figures as Michelle Obama, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, Angela Merkel and Queen Rania of Jordan to such iconic women as Eva Perón, Imelda Marcos and Margaret Thatcher. Featuring hundreds of photographs that shed light on political context, and quotations from prominent figures commenting on each woman’s style, this fascinating book reveals the milestone ‘fashion moments’ as well as the unspoken rules of the political fashion game.

Fashion (In Pictures)

Fashion (In Pictures)

Fashion (In Pictures)

ASIN : 1907708324



brand: Ammonite Press

category: History

Description :

Tracing the development and style of women’s and men's clothing from the end of the 19th century to the present day in an intriguing selection of fashion photography

Catwalk, studio, and fashion-shoot photographs reflect the real-life social changes and attitudes that have influenced our fashion, from the bustles and heavy tightly-laced corsets of the Victorian era; through the softer, more fluid lines and brighter colors of the Edwardian period; to the conservative ration-driven outfits of the war years; to the broad-shouldered business chic of the 1980s; to the colorful, softer, more feminine clothes of the present day. Men’s clothing, too, has undergone many changes during this period, from the simple, conservative ‘suit for all occasions’ to a far wider, more casual and more colorful look. This visually stunning and facinating book examines the progression of women's and men's fashion through more than 300 photographs. Here, too, are the designers, the models and celebrities who influenced what we wore over the course of more than a century.

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The Dictionary of Fashion History

The Dictionary of Fashion History

The Dictionary of Fashion History

ASIN : 1847885330

Rating : 5.0

brand: Brand: Berg Publishers

category: Criticism

Description :

- What is an earthquake gown?
- Who wore eelskin masher trousers?
- What did the word "dudes" mean in the 16th century?

 

A Dictionary of English Costume by C. Willett Cunnington, Phillis Cunnington and Charles Beard was originally published in 1960. A monumental achievement and encyclopaedic in scope, it was a comprehensive catalogue of fashion terms from the mid-medieval period up to 1900.  It was reissued and updated several times, for the last time in 1976. For decades it has served as a bible for costume historians.

 

The Dictionary of Fashion History completely updates and supplements the Cunningtons' landmark work to bring it up to the present day. Featuring additional terms and revised definitions, this new edition represents an essential reference for costume historians, students of fashion history, or anyone involved in creating period costume for the theatre, film or television. It is also fascinating reading for those simply interested in the subject.

 

Clear, concise, and meticulous in detail, this essential reference answers countless questions relating to the history of dress and adornment and promises to be a definitive guide for generations to come.

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Handbags: What Every Woman Should Know

Handbags: What Every Woman Should Know

Handbags: What Every Woman Should Know

ASIN : 0715324950

Rating : 4.5

brand: Brand: David n Charles

category: History

Description : Do you fantasize about Fendi, drool over Dior, and lust after Luella? This season's must-have is not the latest 'it' bag, but this beautifully illustrated history of handbags - guaranteed to satisfy the cravings of even the highest maintenance bag addicts. This book features the hottest designer handbag labels including Bottega, Chanel, Chloe, Dior, Fendi, Ferragamo, Gucci, Lulu Guinness, Hermes, Marc Jacobs, Yves Saint Laurent, Luella, Prada, Mary Quant, Paco Rabanne, Louis Vuitton and more. It covers the development of every woman's favourite accessory, from the earliest animal skin pouches to modern day masterpieces, illustrated with fascinating archive photographs, vintage advertisements and bags to die for!

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70s Fashion Fiascos: Studio 54 to Saturday Night Fever

70s Fashion Fiascos: Studio 54 to Saturday Night Fever

70s Fashion Fiascos: Studio 54 to Saturday Night Fever

ASIN : 1933112263

Rating : 4.8

brand: Brand: Collectors Press

category: History

Description : Book by Marsh, Maureen Valdes

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140 Great Fashion Designs, 1950-2000 (Dover Full-Color Electronic Design) (CD-ROM and Book)

140 Great Fashion Designs, 1950-2000 (Dover Full-Color Electronic Design) (CD-ROM and Book)

140 Great Fashion Designs, 1950-2000 (Dover Full-Color Electronic Design) (CD-ROM and Book)

ASIN : 0486995054

Rating : 4.3

brand: Dover Publications

category: History

Description :

Accurate in every detail, this splendid overview of fashions from the second half of the 20th century features the age's most prominent and influential designers. Each of the 140 outfits is identified with the name of the designer, type of costume, and year of its creation. An additional eight-page supplement describes late-20th-century fashions and offers further details about the era's fashions and designers.

Fashion: A History

Fashion: A History

Fashion: A History

ASIN : 1848980086



brand: TickTock Books

category: History