- Paperback: 686 pages
- Publisher: Fairchild Books & Visuals (December 1998)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1563671697
- ISBN-13: 978-1563671692
- Product Dimensions: 24.9 x 20.3 x 19 cm
- Shipping Weight: 998 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,504,515 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This updated and expanded edition of "The Fairchild Dictionary of Fashion" defines more than 15,000 fashion terms, including apparel and accessory items and their components, relevant fashion business terms, and textile and historical elements that relate to contemporary fashion. The terms are organized into 51 categories that cover such areas as active wear, blouses and tops, clothing construction details and footwear. In addition, the inclusion of pronunciation guides for foreign words, alphabetical page tabs and the cross-referencing of the categories to the alphabetical listing make this reference text easy to use. New illustrations and labelled "anatomical" drawings capture the details of fashion and show how the parts of fashion items fit together.
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About the Author
Charlotte Mankey Calasibetta of Baruch College in New York City developed the first two editions of the dictionary from her course that taught students a vocabulary of fashion terms that would not become outdated. Phyllis Tortora has revised and updated the text. Dr. Tortora is Professor Emerita at Queens College, teaching historic costume and furnishings, and textiles.
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A great resource!,
By 1400 Words, Inc. (Dallas, Texas) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Fairchild's Dictionary of Fashion (Paperback)
A thorough, detail-packed reference book that's invaluable for anyone connected with the fashion industry. We have found it to be the best "first place to turn" for terms and descriptions that add insight and excitement to the marketing messages we create for our fashion clients.
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Crisp, clear, and incredibly helpful,
By Hedera Femme - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Fairchild Dictionary of Fashion (Paperback)
This is the ultimate resource for a student of costume and fashion design, the key for readers of all levels to decode the jargon that fills this profession's books. The organization is impeccable, the language clear and concise, and the rare but sufficient pictures are crisply adept at illustrating the necessary word or concept.It covers everything from names of period pieces, accessories, and undergarments to modern terms in the fashion world. It has everything you'd need. 27 of 31 people found the following review helpful
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A great resource!,
By 1400 Words, Inc. - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Fairchild's Dictionary of Fashion (Paperback)
A thorough, detail-packed reference book that's invaluable for anyone connected with the fashion industry. We have found it to be the best "first place to turn" for terms and descriptions that add insight and excitement to the marketing messages we create for our fashion clients.
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An Invaluable Guide to Fashion!,
By Elisa DeCarlo "Style Goddess" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Fairchild Dictionary of Fashion (Hardcover)
As an online clothing seller, particularly of womens plus-size vintage, this book has been an invaluable guide to a multitude of terms, styles, and fabrics. It has saved me hours of research.My only complaint is that if you don't know the name of what you are looking for, it can take a bit of time to find the definition. Otherwise, five stars! |
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