Costume since 1945 : historical dress from couture to street style / Deirdre Clancy

By:

Clancy, Deirdre [autor]

Material type: Text

TextPublisher: London ; New York : Bloomsbury Academic, An imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, 2015Description: 280 pàgines : Il·lustracions color ; 25 cmContent type:

text

Media type:

sense mediació

Carrier type:

volum

ISBN:

9781472539403
9781472524249

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Contents:

Conté: Foreword to the first edition by Adrian Noble, Theatre Director, UK -- Preface to the second edition -- Introduction -- 1. 1945-50: Peace and the New Look -- 2. 1950-55: Paris Rules -- 3. 1955-60: The Rise of the Teenager -- 4. 1960-65: The Kennedy Years -- 5. 1965-70: Vietnam vs Flower Power -- 6. 1970-75: Retromania -- 7. 1975-80: The Rise of the New Woman -- 8. 1980-85: Swing to the Right -- 9. 1985-90: Power Dress and the New Man -- 10. 1990-95: Pluralism -- 11. 1995-2000: Revivals and Casual Chic -- 12. 2000-05: Transition and Complexity -- 13. 2005-Present: Effortless and Easy -- Postscript -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Index

Summary: "Since the mid-20th century fashion has undergone phenomenal change at a rapid pace in the context of unprecedented social, political and cultural upheaval. This fully updated and expanded second edition of Costume Since 1945 brings this period to life through accessible, lively text and over 100 illustrations. From the austerity of the utility years to punk and protest to 21st century fast fashion and vintage style, the volume captures changes the mood and style of each era across street fashion, sportswear, formal wear from suits to couture gowns, underwear and nightclothes. Based on a wide range of sources, the author's illustrations offer engaging insights on fashion history as well as design inspiration. Written for students and scholars of costume design and fashion history, practitioners and anyone interested in historical dress, this book provides a unique perspective on fashion from a renowned international costume designer"-- Editor

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A la coberta: "Second edition"

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"Since the mid-20th century fashion has undergone phenomenal change at a rapid pace in the context of unprecedented social, political and cultural upheaval. This fully updated and expanded second edition of Costume Since 1945 brings this period to life through accessible, lively text and over 100 illustrations. From the austerity of the utility years to punk and protest to 21st century fast fashion and vintage style, the volume captures changes the mood and style of each era across street fashion, sportswear, formal wear from suits to couture gowns, underwear and nightclothes. Based on a wide range of sources, the author's illustrations offer engaging insights on fashion history as well as design inspiration. Written for students and scholars of costume design and fashion history, practitioners and anyone interested in historical dress, this book provides a unique perspective on fashion from a renowned international costume designer"-- Editor

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