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Summary:

"Revealing the elaborate embroidery, intricate pleats and daring cuts that make up some of the 20th century's most beautiful garments, this book explores the specific techniques used by couturiers as tastes and textile technologies evolved. Work by designers such as Mariano Fortuny, Madeleine Vionnet, Paul Poiret, Hubert de Givenchy, Mary Quant, Yves Saint Laurent and Vivienne Westwood is rediscovered, and exquisite haute-couture pieces, from sequinned Chanel trouser suits and richly embroidered Schiaparelli jackets to striking Balenciaga creations and Dior evening gowns, are examined. Part of the 'Fashion in Detail' series, this updated edition features a revised introduction and list of designers followed by chapters dedicated to a particular technique. Each garment is illustrated through detailed photography and line drawings and is accompanied by a commentary by leading experts in textiles and fashion. An extraordinary exploration of the techniques used by couturiers in the construction of these exceptional garments, 20th-Century Fashion in Detail will delight all followers of fashion." -- provided by publisher.

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• List of designers
• 1. Seams
• 2. Gathers, tucks and pleats
• 3. Collars, cuffs and pockets
• 4. Fastenings
• 5. Bows
• 6. Beads and sequins
• 7. Applied decoration
• Glossary.

Author/Creator:

Wilcox, Claire , author

Contributors:

Mendes, Valerie D. , author

Lister, Jenny , contributor

Stanfill, Sonnet , contributor

Cullen, Oriole , contributor

Barnard, Pip , photographer

Davis, Leonie , illustrator

Davis, Richard, 1960- , photographer

Mallinson, Deborah , illustrator

Victoria and Albert Museum

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

Item content: English

Main Work:

20th-century fashion in detail [by Wilcox, C.]

Related Series:

Fashion in detail

Subjects:

Fashion — Great Britain — History — 20th century

Costume — Great Britain — History — 20th century

Decoration and ornament — Great Britain — History — 20th century

Decoration and ornament — History — 20th century

Fashion — History — 20th century

Costume — History — 20th century

1900-1999

Costume

Decoration and ornament

Fashion

Great Britain

Genres:

History

General Notes:

"First published in the United Kingdom in 2005 by the Victoria and Albert Museum, London"--Title page verso.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 220-221) and index.

Physical Description:

224 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm.

Call Numbers:

TT507 .W553 2018

ISBNs:

9780500294109 (paperback)
0500294100 (paperback)

Library of Congress Control Numbers:

2018932312

OCLC Numbers:

1042081997