Blueprints of Fashion by Wade Laboissonniere
Once upon a time, most clothes were sewn at home. Now and ever after, home-sewing patterns will provide the best blueprint to a time when suddenly everyone could dress like the models in magazines. The most popular 1940s styles-from couture to everyday workclothes, ensembles, sportswear, lingerie, and evening dresses, plus toys, needlework and gifts-are presented here in 550 color photographs of pattern envelopes from companies like Advance, Butterick, Hollywood, McCall, Simplicity, Vogue, and others. For the home seamstress, this will be a trip back in time. For artists, costume designers, and collectors it's an invaluable guide. The text outlines the beginnings of the huge pattern industry, its evolution and impact on fashion. A wide array of pattern-related items is presented including publications and advertising, display dolls, tools, and various forms of packaging. The pattern envelope illustrations are wonderful period drawings of '40s fashions. A refreshing approach and an important first book on this growing field of interest.The stage adaption of Disney's High School Musical companies, including the US, UK, and Spain tours, as well as the West End, was designed by Wade Laboissonniere (Costume Designer). White Christmas by Irving Berlin is another national tour. He graduated from Yale University School of Drama's design program.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780764303043 |
| ISBN 10 | 076430304X |
| Title | Blueprints of Fashion |
| Author | Wade Laboissonniere |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Schiffer Publishing Ltd |
| Year published | 1997-08-28 |
| Number of pages | 196 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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