Icons of Style: in 100 Garments - Couverture souple

Sims, Josh

 
9781399623766: Icons of Style: in 100 Garments
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1399623761 ISBN 13 : 9781399623766
Editeur : Laurence King Publishing, 2024

Synopsis

Behind nearly every item in the modern wardrobe is a first of its kind - the definitive item, often designed by a single company or brand for specialist use, on which all subsequent versions have been based (and originals of which are now collector items in the booming vintage market). The T-shirt, for example, may now be an innocuous, everyday item, but was created by American company Hanes for US Navy personnel at the turn of the 20th century and was subsequently adopted by sportsmen and bikers. Other items have been designed for sport, farm work or protection, and made their way into everyday usage. Icons of Style examines, garment by garment, the most important and famous of these products - their provenance and history, the stories of their design, the brand/company that started it all and how the item shaped the way we all dress today. As traditional definitions of men's and women's clothes are fast changing, this book combines all key garments for everyone.

Inspiring images of the best examples of the garment - from the 1930s to contemporary times, from Marlene Dietrich to Mick Jagger - show the timeless beauty of these garments that are the basics of the stylish.

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À propos de l'auteur

Josh Sims is a freelance style writer, contributing to the likes of The Financial Times, The Independent, The Independent on Sunday, Mail on Sunday, Channel 4, the BBC, Esquire, GQ, Wallpaper* and i-D. He is also author of Rock/Fashion (Omnibus), A Dictionary of Fashion Designers (Collins), Mary, Queen of Shops (BBC Books) and contributor to several fashion books from Taschen. He has extensive contacts within the style and mainstream press.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

Discover the fascinating history behind essential wardrobe pieces in "Icons of Style". This captivating book delves into the origins of iconic garments, revealing how each item was first designed for specific uses but later transformed into everyday staples. Take the T-shirt, originally crafted by Hanes for US Navy personnel, which has now become a casual favorite for everyone, from sports enthusiasts to bikers. "Icons of Style" explores the stories of these significant fashion items, their design evolution, and the brands that launched them. With stunning images showcasing these timeless pieces from the 1930s to today, featuring fashion legends like Marlene Dietrich and Mick Jagger, this book celebrates the enduring allure of the garments that define our style.

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Éditeur
Laurence King Publishing
Date d'édition
2024
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1399623761
ISBN 13 
9781399623766
Reliure
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Numéro d'édition
1
Nombre de pages
368
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