The 20th Century saw the effective end of haute couture, the rise of pret a porter and, finally, the triumph of street fashion. Bonnie English unravels the complexities and contradictions behind these
The 20th Century saw the effective end of haute couture, the rise of pret a porter and, finally, the triumph of street fashion. Bonnie English unravels the complexities and contradictions behind these
This new edition of a bestselling textbook is designed for students, scholars, and anyone interested in 20th century fashion history.Accessibly written and well illustrated, the book outlines the so
This new edition of a bestselling textbook is designed for students, scholars, and anyone interested in 20th century fashion history.Accessibly written and well illustrated, the book outlines the so
This new edition of a bestselling textbook is designed for students, scholars, and anyone interested in 20th century fashion history. Accessibly written and well illustrated, the book outlines the s
"From Coco Chanel to Christian Dior and from Giorgio Armani to Vivienne Westwood, 'Icons of Culture: Fashion' offers a rich and comprehensive introduction to the lives and accomplishments of 50 key in
Over the past 40 years Japanese designers have led the way in aligning fashion with art, ideology and integrity, as well as addressing identity and social politics through dress. They have demonstrate
Over the past 40 years, Japanese designers have led the way in aligning fashion with art and ideology, as well as addressing identity and social politics through dress. They have demonstrated that bot
Australian Fashion Unstitched provides a compelling and authoritative survey of the myriad influences and attributes of Australian fashion over the last sixty years. This post-war period saw Australia's fashion industry come of age. The word couturier became part of the Australian lexicon and glamorous Paris catwalk shows graced our shores, showcasing overseas styling to large audiences in our major cities. Displaying pride in our nationhood and paying tribute to our heritage, our young and emerging designers, in turn, embarked upon a long, sometimes arduous journey to offer Australian fashion to the world. Unique indigenous textile design, cutting-edge swimwear, and fresh interpretations of global trends infiltrated the international marketplace, sustaining and bolstering the trademark of Australian design. Australian Fashion Unstitched narrates this fascinating story through the eyes of the designers themselves, as well as the journalists, academics, fashion photographers and museum
