The Classic Ten: The True Story of the Little Black Dress and Nine Other Fashion Favorites

Macdonell Smith, Nancy

ISBN 10: 0142003565 / ISBN 13: 9780142003565

Edité par Penguin Publishing Group, 2003

Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. N° de réf. du vendeur G0142003565I4N10

Synopsis :

Nancy MacDonell Smith explores the origins, meaning, and remarkable staying power of the ten staples of feminine fashion:
* the little black dress
* the white shirt
* the cashmere sweater
* blue jeans
* the suit
* high heels
* pearls
* lipstick
* sneakers
* the trench coat
Tracing the evolution of each item from inception to icon status, she reveals the history and social significance of each, from the black dress's associations with danger and death to the status implications of the classic white shirt. Incorporating sources from history, literature, magazines, and cinema, as well as her own witty anecdotes, Smith has created an engaging, informative guide to modern style.

À propos de l'auteur: Nancy MacDonell Smith is the fashion news/features director at NYLON magazine. She has written about fashion and style for the New York Times, Harper's Bazaar, and many other magazines.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : The Classic Ten: The True Story of the ...
Éditeur : Penguin Publishing Group
Date d'édition : 2003
Reliure : Paperback
Etat : Very Good
Etat de la jaquette : No Jacket