Costume Since 1945
Historical Dress from Couture to Street Style
1. Auflage
Erschienen am 22. Oktober 2015
288 Seiten
978-1-4742-4073-4 (ISBN)
Beschreibung
Since the mid-20th century fashion has undergone phenomenal change at a rapid pace in the context of unprecedented social, political and cultural upheaval. This fully updated and expanded second edition of Costume Since 1945 brings this period to life through accessible, lively text and over 100 illustrations.
From the austerity of the utility years to punk and protest to 21st century fast fashion and vintage style, the volume captures changes the mood and style of each era across street fashion, sportswear, formal wear from suits to couture gowns, underwear and nightclothes. Based on a wide range of sources, the author's illustrations offer engaging insights on fashion history as well as design inspiration.
Written for students and scholars of costume design and fashion history, practitioners and anyone interested in historical dress, this book provides a unique perspective on fashion from a renowned international costume designer.
From the austerity of the utility years to punk and protest to 21st century fast fashion and vintage style, the volume captures changes the mood and style of each era across street fashion, sportswear, formal wear from suits to couture gowns, underwear and nightclothes. Based on a wide range of sources, the author's illustrations offer engaging insights on fashion history as well as design inspiration.
Written for students and scholars of costume design and fashion history, practitioners and anyone interested in historical dress, this book provides a unique perspective on fashion from a renowned international costume designer.
Weitere Details
Auflage
1. Auflage
Sprache
Englisch
Verlagsort
London
Großbritannien
Verlagsgruppe
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Zielgruppe
Für Beruf und Forschung
Für höhere Schule und Studium
Illustrationen
140 colour illus
ISBN-13
978-1-4742-4073-4 (9781474240734)
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Buch
10/2015
2. Auflage
Bloomsbury Academic
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Person
Deirdre Clancy is a multi-award-winning costume designer who has worked on over 150 theater, opera and ballet productions around the world. Her achievements include a BAFTA Award for Best Costume Design and two Olivier Awards for Best Costume Design.
Inhalt
Foreword to the first edition by Adrian Noble, Theatre Director, UK
Preface to the second edition
Introduction
1. 1945-50: Peace and the New Look
2. 1950-55: Paris Rules
3. 1955-60: The Rise of the Teenager
4. 1960-65: The Kennedy Years
5. 1965-70: Vietnam vs Flower Power
6. 1970-75: Retromania
7. 1975-80: The Rise of the New Woman
8. 1980-85: Swing to the Right
9. 1985-90: Power Dress and the New Man
10. 1990-95: Pluralism
11. 1995-2000: Revivals and Casual Chic
12. 2000-05: Transition and Complexity
13. 2005-Present: Effortless and Easy
Postscript
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
Preface to the second edition
Introduction
1. 1945-50: Peace and the New Look
2. 1950-55: Paris Rules
3. 1955-60: The Rise of the Teenager
4. 1960-65: The Kennedy Years
5. 1965-70: Vietnam vs Flower Power
6. 1970-75: Retromania
7. 1975-80: The Rise of the New Woman
8. 1980-85: Swing to the Right
9. 1985-90: Power Dress and the New Man
10. 1990-95: Pluralism
11. 1995-2000: Revivals and Casual Chic
12. 2000-05: Transition and Complexity
13. 2005-Present: Effortless and Easy
Postscript
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
