Book
Icons of fashion : the 20th century / edited by Gerda Buxbaum ; with contributions by Andrea Affaticati ... [et al.].
Record details
- ISBN: 3791333127 (pbk.)
- Physical Description: 192 p. : ill. (some col.)
- Publisher: Munich : Prestel, c2005.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 185-186) and index. |
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| Subject: | Fashion > History > 20th century Fashion design > History > 20th century Costume > History > 20th century Fashion designers > History > 20th century |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | 746.920904 Ico | 31681001614510 | NONFICPBK | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
A boldly rendered twentieth-century fashion history spans the entire tempestuous century, featuring the key stylistic periods, designers, and celebrities who moved fashion along at its frenetic pace, with contributions from Andrea Affaticati, Gerda Buxbaum, Deanna Ferneti Cera, Carlo Ducci, Jane Milosch, and others. - Prestel Publishing
Now available in an attractively priced flexi edition, this best-selling book is an opulent and absorbing overview of the fashion world throughout the twentieth century. From Coco Chanel to Christian Dior, Kenzo to Versace, grunge to haute couture, every period and major name in twentieth-century fashion is included in this comprehensive collection of fascinating photographs, drawings, and texts. Organized into sections according to style, it features double-page spreads highlighting every aspect of fashion: designers, models, critics, and fashion photographers. Gorgeous images by Peter Lindbergh, Nick Knight, Mario Testino, and others capture the attitudes and artistry of fashion as it evolved over the decades. As glamorous as its subject, this colourful survey will provide inspiration for anyone fascinated with the world of fashion.
