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Ffoulkes, Fiona

 
9781408128398: How to Read Fashion: A Crash Course in Understanding Styles
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 140812839X ISBN 13 : 9781408128398
Editeur : Herbert Press Ltd, 2010

Synopsis

How to Read Fashion is a highly illustrated look at the main fashion trends of the past 200 years and how they relate to contemporary styles. From Neo-classical to Gothic, Empire and flapper to Punk, Military and Designer Branding, the defining characteristics of each 'look' are explained. Chapters on techniques and materials give additional technical grounding. The book then shows how all of these are applied in the world of men's and women's fashions, including formal, casual and leisure wear as well as accessories, jewellery, hair styles and make up. The book also examines the enduring influence of iconic designers such as Yves St Laurent, Mary Quant etc. The result is both a useful reference and stylish resource for anyone interested in the fascinating world of fashion.

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À propos de l'auteur

Fiona Ffoulkes has worked in fashion and costume design for the past 30 years, including 15 years as a stylist for BBC and ITV. She has lectured in textiles and fashion at St Martins College of Art & Design and at the American University in Paris. Fiona is continuing research into the history of the French luxury clothing industry and has contributed to several publications, including Consumers and Luxury: Consumer Culture in Europe 1650-1850 (1999).

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

How to Read Fashion is a highly illustrated look at the main fashion trends of the past 200 years and how they relate to contemporary styles. From Neo-classical to Gothic, Empire and flapper to Punk, Military and Designer Branding, the defining characteristics of each 'look' are explained. Chapters on techniques and materials give additional technical grounding. The book then shows how all of these are applied in the world of men's and women's fashions, including formal, casual and leisure wear as well as accessories, jewellery, hair styles and make up. The book also examines the enduring influence of iconic designers such as Yves St Laurent, Mary Quant etc. The result is both a useful reference and stylish resource for anyone interested in the fascinating world of fashion.

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Éditeur
Herbert Press Ltd
Date d'édition
2010
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
140812839X
ISBN 13 
9781408128398
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
256
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
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