Twentieth Century Fashion in Detail
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Twentieth Century Fashion in Detail by Claire Wilcox
This glamorous book, part of the "V&A Fashion in Detail" series, illustrates the intricate details of twentieth-century fashion. Spectacular photographs, accompanied by expert commentaries and specially commissioned line drawings, focus on fanciful Dior bows, Chanel button-holes and metal sprinfs on a Schiaparelli jacket. This unique study provides an insight into the techniques and craft practices used by couturiers and the construction of these amazing garments. "Twentieth-Century Fashion in Detail" will delight all followers of fashion. This title was previously available as "Modern Fashion in Detail".
Valerie D. Mendes is a fashion and textiles historian who became Chief Curator of the former Textiles and Dress Department at the V&A. Claire Wilcox is a leading expert in contemporary fashion who has curated several V&A exhibitions.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781851775712 |
| ISBN 10 | 1851775714 |
| Title | Twentieth Century Fashion in Detail |
| Author | Claire Wilcox |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | V & A Publishing |
| Year published | 2009-09-01 |
| Number of pages | 144 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |