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Costume Since 1945: Historical Dress from Couture to Street Style
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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher Bloomsbury USA Academic
Publication date October 22, 2015
Pages 280
Binding Paperback
Edition 2
Book category Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13 9781472524249
ISBN-10 1472524241
Dimensions 0.75 by 7.25 by 9.25 in.
Weight 1.90 lbs.
Published in Great Britain
Original list price $29.95
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Since the mid-20th century fashion has undergone phenomenal change at a rapid pace in the context of unprecedented social, political and cultural upheaval. This fully updated and expanded second edition of Costume Since 1945 brings this period to life through accessible, lively text and over 100 illustrations.

From the austerity of the utility years to punk and protest to 21st century fast fashion and vintage style, the volume captures changes the mood and style of each era across street fashion, sportswear, formal wear from suits to couture gowns, underwear and nightclothes. Based on a wide range of sources, the author's illustrations offer engaging insights on fashion history as well as design inspiration.

Written for students and scholars of costume design and fashion history, practitioners and anyone interested in historical dress, this book provides a unique perspective on fashion from a renowned international costume designer.



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Hardcover
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from Bloomsbury USA Academic (October 22, 2015)
9781472539403 | details & prices | 280 pages | 7.50 × 9.75 × 1.00 in. | 2.30 lbs | List price $112.00
About: Since the mid-20th century fashion has undergone phenomenal change at a rapid pace in the context of unprecedented social, political and cultural upheaval.
Paperback
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2 edition from Bloomsbury USA Academic (October 22, 2015)
9781472524249 | details & prices | 280 pages | 7.25 × 9.25 × 0.75 in. | 1.90 lbs | List price $29.95
About: Since the mid-20th century fashion has undergone phenomenal change at a rapid pace in the context of unprecedented social, political and cultural upheaval.

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