Fashion
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Book Overview
Following 150 years of fashion, Christopher Breward offers a catholic view of this colorful and flamboyant universe, describing its trends, products, and inhabitants. From Haute Couture, High Street, and developing fabric technology to such stars of the fashion heavens as Coco Chanel, Giorgio Armani, and Alexander McQueen, Breward explores territories far beyond style and function. He sees more than just an industry, giving voice to the larger cultural...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0192840304
ISBN13:9780192840301
Release Date:June 2003
Publisher:Oxford University Press
Length:272 Pages
Weight:1.46 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 6.5" x 9.3"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
Wonderful book!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 14 years ago
It is far deeper than the average history of fashion. Covers not only the main designers, but also fashion as an industry and its promotion and relation with mass culture. Very informative, well written and thought provoking.
Excellent Resource
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
Fashion Primer for the serious student/follower of womens couture, costume design, and ready to wear. Concise and informative.
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