Publication

2003 - Oxford University Press, Oxford, England

Language

English

Word Count

68,000 words, Guess

Page Count

272 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
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  • LibraryThing616597

Classifications

  • DDC391
  • LCCTT518 .B77 2003

Description

"This provocative new survey of the past 150 years of Fashion covers everything from Haute Couture to the High Street, from Coco Chanel to Alexander McQueen. Christopher Breward explores fashion as a significant cultural force, examining the glamorous world of Vogue and advertising, the relationship between fashion and art, and fashion as a global enterprise." "Venturing beneath the surface, Breward considers how our ideas about hygiene and comfort have influenced the direction of style, and how important dress is in forming our identity and status - from Flapper to New Look, Dandy to Punk."--Jacket.

Subjects

Topics

391FashionCostumeHistory746.9209Clothing tradeFashion design

Series Statement

  • Oxford history of art

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