1920s Fashions from B. Altman & Company

1920s Fashions from B. Altman & Company PDF Author: Altman & Co.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 048613668X
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 247

Book Description
Over 700 black-and-white illustrations, detailed descriptions, and prices for a vast array of upscale women's clothing and accessories — dresses, bathing suits, cloche hats, shoes, much more. Attire for men and children, too.

1920s Fashion Sourcebook

1920s Fashion Sourcebook PDF Author: Charlotte Fiell
Publisher: Welbeck
ISBN: 1802791620
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 512

Book Description
'There isn't a more comprehensive source to Twenties fashion that I can think of ... An absolute must for anyone interested in Twenties fashion or art deco' Style High Club 'A source of all the styles, colours, shapes, and silhouettes of the Golden Twenties' Vogue From the glitz and glamour of the Roaring Twenties came a fashion revolution. The 1920s is a decade synonymous with social change, reflected in its groundbreaking fashions: from the daring elegance of the 'New Woman' to never-before-seen silhouettes, the styles of the Roaring Twenties still capture the imagination a century later. Sumptuously illustrated with over 500 original photographs, sketches and prints, this extensive sourcebook documents the season-by-season fashions of the Jazz Age. Follow the evolving fashion trends and uncover a fascinating analysis of the progression from haute couture to ready-to-wear in this essential handbook for all fashion historians, students and vintage enthusiasts. Authored and edited by renowned design historian, Charlotte Fiell, this volume also contains an authoritative introduction by fashion historian Emmanuelle Dirix, as well as the biographies of the key designers and fashion houses of the period.

The Costume Technician's Handbook

The Costume Technician's Handbook PDF Author: Rosemary Ingham
Publisher: Waveland Press
ISBN: 1478652829
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 551

Book Description
Since its first publication in 1980, The Costume Technician's Handbook has established itself as an indispensable resource in classrooms and costume shops. Ingham and Covey draw on decades of hands-on experience to provide the most complete guide to developing costumes that are personally distinctive and artistically expressive. No other book covers the same breadth of necessary topics for every aspect of costuming, from the basics of setting up a costume shop to managing one and everything in between.

Classic French Fashions of the Twenties

Classic French Fashions of the Twenties PDF Author: Atelier Bachwitz
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486489434
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 114

Book Description
This fine reproduction of a 1929 French catalog features fashions for all occasions, with 54 full-page color plates that showcase everything from chiffon promenade dresses to a white alpaca jumper and a silk-and-lace evening gown. A rare resource of authentic period styles for designers, costume historians, and collectors of vintage apparel.

Everyday Fashions of the Twenties

Everyday Fashions of the Twenties PDF Author: Stella Blum
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486134091
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 164

Book Description
Accurate record of actual dress of the Roaring Twenties in over 150 pages of mail-order catalogs, selected and with text by Stella Blum. Over 750 illustrations, captions.

European Civil and Military Clothing

European Civil and Military Clothing PDF Author: Sir Frederic Stibbert
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
ISBN: 0486162206
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 228

Book Description
DIVPeerless archive of historical fashions features nearly 1,000 individual figures and accessories: priestesses and warriors of ancient Britain; elaborately coiffed ladies from the court of Versailles; knights in full regalia from many eras and countries. /div

Fashion Is Spinach

Fashion Is Spinach PDF Author: Elizabeth Hawes
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
ISBN: 0486797317
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 356

Book Description
"After working as a stylist in Paris, Elizabeth Hawes launched one of the first American design houses in Depression-era New York. Her witty and astute memoir offers an insider's critique of the fashion scene during the 1920s and '30s. Hawes denounces the industry's predatory practices, advising readers to reject ever-changing fads in favor of comfortable, durable, flattering attire"--

Montgomery Ward Fashions of the Twenties

Montgomery Ward Fashions of the Twenties PDF Author: JoAnne Olian
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486134334
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 286

Book Description
This stylish collection offers hundreds of sepia-tone illustrations and captions that depict the fashions of the '20s — from women's chemise dresses and hats to men's suits and work clothes, plus kids' apparel.

1920s Fashion: The Definitive Sourcebook

1920s Fashion: The Definitive Sourcebook PDF Author: Charlotte Fiell
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1787398889
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 512

Book Description
'There isn't a more comprehensive source to Twenties fashion that I can think of ... An absolute must for anyone interested in Twenties fashion or art deco' Style High Club 'A source of all the styles, colours, shapes, and silhouettes of the Golden Twenties' Vogue From the glitz and glamour of the Roaring Twenties came a fashion revolution. The 1920s is a decade synonymous with social change, reflected in its groundbreaking fashions: from the daring elegance of the 'New Woman' to never-before-seen silhouettes, the styles of the Roaring Twenties still capture the imagination a century later. Sumptuously illustrated with over 500 original photographs, sketches and prints, this extensive sourcebook documents the season-by-season fashions of the Jazz Age. Follow the evolving fashion trends and uncover a fascinating analysis of the progression from haute couture to ready-to-wear in this essential handbook for all fashion historians, students and vintage enthusiasts. Authored and edited by renowned design historian, Charlotte Fiell, this volume also contains an authoritative introduction by fashion historian Emmanuelle Dirix, as well as the biographies of the key designers and fashion houses of the period.

Costume Design in the Movies

Costume Design in the Movies PDF Author: Elizabeth Leese
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486134296
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 180

Book Description
Comprehensive, lavishly illustrated reference work provides biographical/career data for major designers (Adrian, Jean Louis, Edith Head, more). Updated to 1988, with over 400 new film credits. 177 illustrations. Index of 6,000 films.
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