A History of 20th Century Fashion

A History of 20th Century Fashion

by Alice Mackrell (Author), ElizabethEwing (Author)

Synopsis

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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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 352
Edition: 4th Revised edition
Publisher: Batsford Ltd
Published: 09 Nov 2001

ISBN 10: 0713486929
ISBN 13: 9780713486926

Author Bio
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 Poirct and Coco Chanel.