Adorned in Dreams: Fashion and Modernity - Couverture souple

Wilson, Elizabeth

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1860649211 ISBN 13 : 9781860649219

Editeur : I.B. Tauris, 2003

Synopsis

Adorned in Dreams Traces the social and cultural history of fashion and its complex relationship to modernity. This work explores the grunge look inspired by bands like Nirvana, the 'boho chic' of the mid 90's, retro-dressing and the meanings of dress from the veil to Beck's pink-varnished toenails. Full description

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

When 'Adorned in Dreams' was first published in 1985, Angela Carter described the book as 'the best I have read on the subject, bar none.' Elizabeth Wilson traces the social and cultural history of fashion and its complex relationship to modernity. Wilson delights in the power of fashion to mark out identity or to subvert it and this brand new edition of her book follows recent developments to bring the story of fashionable dress up to date, exploring the grunge look inspired by bands like Nirvana, the 'boho chic' of the mid 90's, retro-dressing and the meanings of dress from the veil to Beck's pink-varnished toenails.

Biographie de l'auteur :

Elizabeth Wilson is Emeritus Professor at London Metropolitan University and also teaches at the Architectural Association, the London Institute and Goldsmiths College, University of London. Her books include 'Bohemians' (I.B.Tauris), 'Hallucinations: Life in the Post-modern City' and 'The Sphinx in the City'.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: I.B. Tauris
• Date d'édition: 2003
• ISBN 10: 1860649211
• ISBN 13: 9781860649219
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 344