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Summary:

This book provides a detailed analysis of American street and subcultural styles, from the early 20th century to contemporary times. It reviews all aspects of dress that were part of a look, considering variations over time and connecting these innovations to fashionable dress practices that emerged in the wakes of these rebellions. Detailed examinations of specific American street styles and the meanings of dress practices that break from the mainstream are included.

Table of Contents:

• Machine generated contents note: pt. I Exploring the Historical Context for the Development of Street Style
• ch. 1 Introduction
• ch. 2 Sociocultural Context for the Development of Street Style
• ch. 3 Flourishing of American Street Style: The Clothing Industry, Mass Media, and Its Consumers, 1930 to the Age of the Internet
• ch. 4 Street Stylin': Personal Style, Self-Expression, and the Importance and Impact of Street Style Photography on the Fashion Industry
• pt. II A-Z Listing of American Street Styles
• Introduction to the Entries
• American Street Gangs
• B-boy and B-girl
• Beat Generation
• Black Panther Party
• Bobby Soxer
• Bodybuilder
• Burning Man
• Cholo
• Coachella
• Cosplay
• Dead Head
• Emo
• Gay Pride

• Goth
• Greaser
• Grunge
• Heavy Metal Rocker
• Hip-Hop
• Hippie
• Hipster
• Leathermen
• Modern Primitive
• Motorcyclist
• New Wave
• Punk
• Rastafarianism
• Raver
• Rockabilly
• Skateboarding
• Skinhead
• Snowboarding
• Steampunk
• Surfing
• Zoot Suit
• pt. III Gallery of American Street Style
• Conclusion.

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Author/Creator:

Moore, Jennifer Grayer, author

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

Item content: English

Main Work:

Street style in America: an exploration [by Moore, J.G.]

Other Related Resources:

Print version: Street style in America [by Moore, J.G.] (Santa Barbara, California : Greenwood, [2017] — ISBN 9781440844614; LCCN 2017007824)

Subjects:

Exoticism in fashion — United States — History — 20th century

Urban youth — Clothing — United States — History — 20th century

Fashion merchandising — United States — History — 20th century

Lifestyles — United States — History — 20th century

Expression

General Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on August 02, 2017).

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Call Numbers:

GT615 .M66 2017eb

ISBNs:

9781440844621 (electronic book)
1440844623 (electronic book)
1440844615 (hardcover) [Invalid]
9781440844614 (hardcover) [Invalid]

Library of Congress Control Numbers:

2017010522

OCLC Numbers:

974796264

Other Control Numbers:

EBC4926414 (source: MiAaPQ)
[Unknown Type]: ybp14716652