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Forties Fashion
Jonathan Walford
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Description for Forties Fashion
Paperback. Focuses on fashion in the 1940s, offering coverage ranging 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 Diors New Look. Num Pages: 208 pages, 250 illustrations, 196 in colour. BIC Classification: 3JJH; 3JJPG; AKTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 230 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1002.
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.
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.
Product Details
Publisher
Thames & Hudson Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
208
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780500288979
SKU
V9780500288979
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-2
About Jonathan Walford
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 for Forties Fashion
'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