- Paperback: 296 pages
- Publisher: Thames and Hudson; 2nd Revised edition edition (Oct 14 2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0500203997
- ISBN-13: 978-0500203996
- Product Dimensions: 21 x 15 x 2.2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 621 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #406,452 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This indispensable guide to the entire world of fashion has been completely revised to include detailed information on every important designer from 1840 up to the present day, including not only couturiers but also shoe, hat and knitwear specialists, costume designers, jewelers and hairdressers. It also covers the fashion media, photographers and illustrators, influential art movements, fashion terms, garment and accessory styles, technical processes, and every kind of fabric, as well as personalities who have influenced fashion or promoted a style. Extensively illustrated, international in scope and completely up to date, this is an essential sourcebook for designers, students, collectors and enthusiasts.
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This book is going to be a classic in fashion science!, Jan 21 2010
By Isla A. - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Thames And Hudson Dictionary Of Fashion And Fashion Designers (Paperback)
I had checked this book out at a public library, and it was 1998 edition. I loved it so much, when I parted it with it I had to buy it. And found out there is a new issue on Amazon! You can imagine how much Fashion has changed in 10 years, so there are new names in it, totally updated! I'm studying fashion, so it's a must for me. But anyone interested in fashion history will find this book very useful and interesting to read. Care when cocktail dresses were invented, how lace is made or simply intrested in bio of Coco Chanel? Then it's the perfect book for you!
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Good for novice hobbyists., Dec 2 2011
By Kim H - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Thames And Hudson Dictionary Of Fashion And Fashion Designers (Paperback)
I sell pre-owned and vintage clothing, shoes and accessories online, and purchased this as a companion to some other texts for research.It is not an exhaustive or complete dictionary by any means. Only a few of the designers I have attempted to research appear, and I deal mostly with common and popular labels. An even smaller percentage of fashion definitions and terms that are relevant to my purposes are listed (but the ones that appear are well described).
The photographs and illustrations are beautiful. It is written in clear, simple language and contains many cross references to design houses, designers and definitions, which is indeed helpful.
I believe this would make a nice addition to a beginner's collection or a fan of fashion in general, but for the professional or student this is lacking a great deal of information.
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