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The definitive guide to the history of fashion.
From Ancient Egypt and Marie Antionette to Alexander McQueen and Chanel, this visually stunning fashion design book charts the evolution of clothing and shows how every generation reinvents fashion!
The perfect fashion coffee table book! Here’s what you’ll find inside:
• Covers the most important fashion periods in vivid detail, from ancient times to the present day, in extensive catalog spreads
• From a crinoline to a Givenchy gown, specially photographed "virtual tours" of classic pieces spotlight the details that make up a masterpiece
• Profiles showcase the key styles and works of trailblazing designers, describing how they have influenced the clothes we wear
• Beautiful double-page images from fashion archives show how people have embraced fashion in every era and place fashion in its cultural context
The fashion industry is yours to explore! Packed with a dazzling combination of original fashion plates, archive images and commissioned photography, Fashion takes you on a fabulous tour across the centuries! It catalogs the history of what people wear ― revealing how Western fashion has been influenced by design from around the world ― and celebrating everything from costumes to haute couture.
Now fully revised and updated, this lavishly illustrated book about fashion includes recent subjects of interest including the increased role of social media, fast fashion, sustainable fashion, and the drive for improved diversity and beauty ideals. The illustrated glossary of technical terms and a comprehensive index help make this page-turning fashion book an indispensable work of reference for any fashion student or fashionista’s shelf.
Look out for more titles in The Definitive Visual Guide series from DK. Experience the power of art and take a guided tour of the world’s most influential paintings in Art, or celebrate the history and evolution of design movements in Design.
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Publisher : DK; 2nd edition (September 3, 2019)
Language : English
Hardcover : 480 pages
ISBN-10 : 1465486402
ISBN-13 : 978-1465486400
Item Weight : 5.85 pounds
Dimensions : 9.56 x 1.43 x 11.38 inches
Reviewer: Pat Taylor
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Fashion history on parade
Review: I wasnât expecting this book to be as BIG as it is! Iâm a very visual person so I love the many many illustrations. A great resource for my studies.
Reviewer: Danielle
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Wonderful
Review: Wonderful addition to my collection. Book is very heavy and filled with alot of information about fashion. You will not regret your purchase.
Reviewer: Victor C.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Color
Review: I love the color of this book. Great coffee table decoration or on your bookshelf. Also, if you love fashion there is so much to learn. Itâs also a great gift for who loves fashion.
Reviewer: Manuel Ortiz
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Greatest Fashion Text book for Visual Learners
Review: The book is full with descriptions and pictures if you aren't a reader and God does it help with fashion history! Lovely on display too!
Reviewer: E.P.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Perfect!
Review: That series of book is perfectly done. From the cover to content. A must have.
Reviewer: Melanie
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Learning A Lot!
Review: If you want to learn about fashion history, you will get much value from this book! I love the many pictures of real clothes, paintings, and sculptures of costumes throughout history. I have yet to finish the book, but I have already learned so much and picked up on the names of many historic garments.I believe this is a must-have book to learn and appreciate how costume and fashion have evolved over time.
Reviewer: Edoro
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: GET THIS BOOK!
Review: i mean what a resource. an archive. a historical timeline... i love this book. it's packed with so much fashion information and detail. not only is it informational, it's inspiring and the timelines are easy to follow. what a fun coffee table book! and purchasing used saved me $$$. fast shipping. book in awesome condition!
Reviewer: Virginia Urani
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Everything you want to know about fashion!!
Review: This book is both beautiful and informative. It begins with prehistoric people and continues to today. It is very interesting to see how and why clothing styles evolved through the years. I gave it to my grandaughter for her birthday but may order one for myself!
Reviewer: Cliente Kindle
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Esse livro é maravilhoso, capa e paginas de muita qualidade, item obrigatorio pra pessoas que trabalham na area de moda.
Reviewer: MarÃa Medina
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Es muy bello y desde información hasta adorno es perfecto
Reviewer: StephanieT
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: A good book to know majors trends in fashion. The pictures and page layout are beautiful.
Reviewer: Helen Kispal
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Great book for my studies, fast shipping. Thank you!
Reviewer: L'Aveyronnais
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Ce livre est très intéressant, instructif, très bien présenté aussi. Il y a énormément de vocabulaire (c'est ce que je cherchais). La mode masculine et féminine de l'antiquité jusqu'à notre époque.
Customers say
Customers find the book packed with fashion information and detail. They appreciate the illustrations, color, and glossiness of the book. Readers also describe the photos as wonderful and from seemingly every time period. Overall, they describe the book as entertaining and fascinating.
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