Forties Fashion: From Siren Suits to the New Look

New
Paperback
2011
$18.63

This is the definitive book on fashion in the 1940s, covering everything from French style under the Occupation and the make do and mend mentality, through issues of dress, patriotism and propaganda and the development of faux fabrics and rationing, to the rise of American fashion houses and the creation of Christian Diors New Look. International attitudes emerge from some 250 illustrations, including period advertisements, images of real clothes, and first-hand accounts from contemporary publications.

Synopsis

This is the definitive book on fashion in the 1940s, covering everything from French style under the Occupation and the make do and mend mentality, through issues of dress, patriotism and propaganda and the development of faux fabrics and rationing, to the rise of American fashion houses and the creation of Christian Diors New Look. International attitudes emerge from some 250 illustrations, including period advertisements, images of real clothes, and first-hand accounts from contemporary publications.

$18.63

Save:$3.07 (14%)

Quantity

20+ in stock

More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 208
Edition: Reprint
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Published: 31 Jan 2011
ISBN 10: 0500288976
ISBN 13: 9780500288979
Book Overview: The story of a decade of dress - national costume, uniforms, work clothes, home-made elegance, couture - from zoot suits to the New Look

Media Reviews

'A must for anyone interested in retro fabrics and clothes designs' - Crafts
'Lovely ... those who are interested in fashion history, vintage garments and retro designs will simply love this book!' - Sewing World
'A delight to pore over ... Fabulously illustrated throughout, it will probably be on the wish list of serious textile departments' - School Librarian

Author Bio

Jonathan Walford has held curatorial positions with several institutions, including the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto, of which he was founding curator. He now runs his own company, Kickshaw Productions, which promotes the history of fashion through a variety of media and venues.