"Contributions by Kate Bethune, Elizabeth Bisley, Clare Browne, Oriole Cullen, Edwina Ehrman, Jenny Lister, Elisa Sani, Cassie Davies-Strodder, Claire Wilcox"--Title page verso. Includes bibliographical references (page 160).
Contents:
Court and country, 1750-1820 -- Taking the air, 1790-1830 -- In society, 1810-1830 -- At home, 1825-1840 -- The male wardrobe, 1840-1875 -- The white wedding, 1840-1860 -- Fashion and industry, 1850-1870 -- Couture and commerce, 1870-1910 -- The cult of the kimono, 1905-1915 -- Bright young things, 1920-1930 -- The modern woman, 1925-1940 -- Tailored to fit, 1940-1960 -- The pursuit of perfection, 1947-1960 -- Revolution, 1960-1969 -- Patterning fashion, 1967-1975 -- Deconstructing fashion, 1975-1985 -- Fashion now, 1990-2012.
Summary:
"Spanning four centuries, the V&A's Fashion Collection is the most comprehensive in the world, housing unrivalled collections of dress, accessories, shoes and hats from the seventeenth century to the present day. This concise volume perfectly encapsulates the collection, from rare eighteenth-century gowns and exquisite eighteenth-century bodices to 1930s evening wear, post-war couture and show-stopping ensembles by contemporary designers. Fashion designers represented include Charles Frederick Worth, Madeleine Vionnet, Cristobal Balenciaga, Coco Chanel, Christian Dior, Mary Quant, Stephen Jones, Vivienne Westwood and Alexander McQueen." -- Publisher's description.
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