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Isms: Understanding Fashion

Isms: Understanding Fashion

by Mairi Mac Kenzie (Author)

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    Paperback 2009

    $3.36
Synopsis

A highly illustrated guide to the history of Western fashion from the 17th century up to the present. As with other books in this series, there is a two-page spread for each movement (ism) on which there are two large images plus a description of the main characteristics of clothing styles at that time, names of makers or sub-styles, and places where you can view samples of the costumes. There is also a chronology of the various styles.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 160
 Edition: 1
 Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Published: 30 Oct 2009
ISBN 10: 1408105799
ISBN 13: 9781408105795
Book Overview: New title in a popular, successful series Concise, handy guide to fashion throughout the ages Highly illustrated Good price Compact format

Media Reviews
'...this illustrated guide to major movements in dress over four centuries is a great starting point for students and lovers of fashion.' West Australian (January 2010) 'a superb book for the student of fashion or the budding designer.' karenplatt.co.uk
Author Bio
Mairi MacKenzie is a Lecturer in Cultural and Historical Studies at London College of Fashion. She has written and taught on fashion eras from the early modern to the present day and has curated numerous exhibitions.