Amber Jane Butchart's Fashion Miscellany by Amber Butchart

Amber Jane Butchart's Fashion Miscellany by Amber Butchart

Styles come and go, but fashion has an enduring appeal, a rich history, and everyday practical relevance for millions. Launched to coincide with London Fashion Week 2014, this beautifully-packaged book offers a host of new perspectives on a classic subject. Professional fashion expert Amber Jane Butchart casts a quizzical eye over fashions oddities, revealing the histories of such garments as the Adelaide boot, the origins of many technical terms and a host of entertaining quotes and aphorisms from the fields most colourful names. New line illustrations from Penelope Beech complete the book, making it a feast for the eyes as well as a treat for the stylish soul.

Amber Butchart is a fashion historian and authority on the history of style. She is an associate lecturer at London College of Fashion, a former research fellow at the University of the Arts London, and hosts a series of regular talks at the V&A Museum, covering topics as diverse as Shakespeare and David Bowie. Amber's work has led to her being featured on numerous television and radio programmes on the BBC, Sky Arts and Channel 4, as well as in a huge number of publications, including Vogue, Grazia, Glamour, the Guardian and The Times. She has spoken at events hosted by prestigious cultural organisations including the British Museum, Tate Britain, Royal Academy of Arts, the Design Museum and the British Film Institute. She is a regular on SHOWstudio fashion week panels. She was Head Buyer and Trend Analyst for cutting-edge international vintage clothing chain Beyond Retro, and has worked with top fashion brands such as Yves Saint Laurent Beaute, applying her historical knowledge to their public campaigns. She is the author of two previous books, Nautical Chic and Amber Jane Butchart's Fashion Miscellany.

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ISBN 13	9781781571385
ISBN 10	1781571384
Title	Amber Jane Butchart's Fashion Miscellany
Author	Amber Butchart
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Octopus Publishing Group
Year published	2014-02-03
Number of pages	96
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