Description
This is the definitive book on fashion in the 1940s, covering everything from French style under the Occupation and the 'make do and mend' mentality, through issues of dress, patriotism and propaganda and the development of faux fabrics and rationing, to the rise of American fashion houses and the creation of Christian Dior's 'New Look'. International attitudes emerge from some 250 illustrations, including period advertisements, images of real clothes, and first-hand accounts from contemporary publications.
The story of a decade of dress - national costume, uniforms, work clothes, home-made elegance, couture - from zoot suits to the New Look
About the Author
Jonathan Walford has held curatorial positions with several institutions, including the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto, of which he was founding curator. He now runs his own company, Kickshaw Productions, which promotes the history of fashion through a variety of media and venues.
Reviews
'A must for anyone interested in retro fabrics and clothes designs' - Crafts
'Lovely ... those who are interested in fashion history, vintage garments and retro designs will simply love this book!' - Sewing World
'A delight to pore over ... Fabulously illustrated throughout, it will probably be on the wish list of serious textile departments' - School Librarian
Book Information
ISBN 9780500288979
Author Jonathan Walford
Format Paperback
Page Count 208
Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd
Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Weight(grams) 1000g
The story of a decade of dress - national costume, uniforms, work clothes, home-made elegance, couture - from zoot suits to the New Look
About the Author
Jonathan Walford has held curatorial positions with several institutions, including the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto, of which he was founding curator. He now runs his own company, Kickshaw Productions, which promotes the history of fashion through a variety of media and venues.
Reviews
'A must for anyone interested in retro fabrics and clothes designs' - Crafts
'Lovely ... those who are interested in fashion history, vintage garments and retro designs will simply love this book!' - Sewing World
'A delight to pore over ... Fabulously illustrated throughout, it will probably be on the wish list of serious textile departments' - School Librarian
Book Information
ISBN 9780500288979
Author Jonathan Walford
Format Paperback
Page Count 208
Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd
Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Weight(grams) 1000g
