A unique costume history, identifying key fashion developments and how they have been adapted over time. Lavishly illustrated, The Dress Interweaves the past and present, showing the influence of fashion designers on the industry as a whole, as well as within their cultural and social milieu.
From the Victorian crinoline to Vivienne Westwood's mini-crini, from Herve Lager's 1985 bandage dress to Christopher Kane's 2006 neon revamp, these 100 dresses made fashion history.
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A unique costume history, identifying key fashion developments and how they have been adapted over time. Lavishly illustrated, The Dress Interweaves the past and present, showing the influence of fashion designers on the industry as a whole, as well as within their cultural and social milieu.
From the Victorian crinoline to Vivienne Westwood's mini-crini, from Herve Lager's 1985 bandage dress to Christopher Kane's 2006 neon revamp, these 100 dresses made fashion history.
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Through 100 groundbreaking dresses, The Dress traces the past and present influences and reinterpretations in clothing design. From the Victorian crinoline to Vivienne Westwood's mini-crini of 1985, from Herve Leger's 1985 bandage dress to Christopher Kane's 2006 neon version, each landmark dress gives examples of how fashion ideas have been reborn and referenced throughout time by designers.
By making connections between designers and across decades, the book allows the reader to discover the breadth of influence in this field, the magic of inspired originality from fashion designers and an overview of fashion history. From beaded and bias-cut to frou-frou to corseted, Chanel to Yves Saint Laurent, laced to bustled, each dress tells a fashion story through anecdotes and analysis, with historic and crosscultural references, beautiful imagery, and immaculate referencing.
About the Author
Marnie Fogg is a fashion expert, lecturer, media consultant and bestselling author. Among her books are Print in Fashion, Vintage Handbags, When Fashion Really Works and The Fashion Swatch Book. She lives in Derbyshire.
From the Victorian crinoline to Vivienne Westwood's mini-crini, from Herve Lager's 1985 bandage dress to Christopher Kane's 2006 neon revamp, these 100 dresses made fashion history. Through 100 groundbreaking dresses, The Dress traces the past and present influences and reinterpretations in clothing design. From the Victorian crinoline to Vivienne Westwood's mini-crini of 1985, from Herve Leger's 1985 bandage dress to Christopher Kane's 2006 neon version, each landmark dress gives examples of how fashion ideas have been reborn and referenced throughout time by designers. By making connections between designers and across decades, the book allows the reader to discover the breadth of influence in this field, the magic of inspired originality from fashion designers and an overview of fashion history. From beaded and bias-cut to frou-frou to corseted, Chanel to Yves Saint Laurent, laced to bustled, each dress tells a fashion story through anecdotes and analysis, with historic and crosscultural references, beautiful imagery, and immaculate referencing.
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