Vintage Fashion: A Sourcebook

Nicky Albrechtsen

Description

This is not just another history of fashion: it is a survey of how fashion past continues to inspire fashion present. It features over 1,000 stand-out pieces, together with over 300 contextual illustrations, dating from the 1920s to the 1980s, including many icons of vintage fashion, from Marilyn Monroe's bra to the Ossie Clark dress made so famous by David Hockney's painting. Each garment is explored from the viewpoint of the contemporary fashionista looking to build a vintage wardrobe.

The book is organized into three main sections.

  • Decades explores the shapes and fabrics that define the look of each period
  • Elements explores the individual components of a vintage look, everything from hat to shoes
  • Hallmarks explores fashion's perennial themes, from florals to the ever-popular Little Black Dress

Finally, a reference section includes invaluable practical advice for fans and collectors of vintage.

Details

  • Format
    Paperback
  • Pages
    432
  • Size
    265 x 205mm
  • Publisher
    Thames & Hudson
  • ISBN
    9780500297209
Stock Code
230372
Our Price
$69.99
1 in stock for immediate dispatch
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