The Dictionary Of Fashion History

Author : Valerie Cumming
Publisher : Berg
ISBN 13 : 1847887384
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Dictionary of Fashion History written by Valerie Cumming and published by Berg. This book was released on 2010-09-01 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: - What is an earthquake gown? - Who wore eelskin masher trousers? - What did the word "dudes" mean in the 16th century? A Dictionary of English Costume by C. Willett Cunnington, Phillis Cunnington and Charles Beard was originally published in 1960. A monumental achievement and encyclopaedic in scope, it was a comprehensive catalogue of fashion terms from the mid-medieval period up to 1900. It was reissued and updated several times, for the last time in 1976. For decades it has served as a bible for costume historians. The Dictionary of Fashion History completely updates and supplements the Cunningtons' landmark work to bring it up to the present day. Featuring additional terms and revised definitions, this new edition represents an essential reference for costume historians, students of fashion history, or anyone involved in creating period costume for the theatre, film or television. It also is fascinating reading for those simply interested in the subject. Clear, concise, and meticulous in detail, this essential reference answers countless questions relating to the history of dress and adornment and promises to be a definitive guide for generations to come.

Author : Francesca Sterlacci
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1442239093
Total Pages : 748 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Historical Dictionary of the Fashion Industry written by Francesca Sterlacci and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2017-06-30 with total page 748 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the first animal skin body coverings, to today’s high fashion collections, fashion has held an important role in the evolution of mankind. The fashion industry has, and continues to make, major contributions to our cultural and social environment. It is an industry that responds to our inherent longing for tribal belonging, our socio-economic needs, individual lifestyles, status stratification and profession apparel requirements. The fashion industry is fast-paced, complex and ever changing, in response to consumer needs. Throughout the world, vast numbers of people contribute to this industry, each with the shared goal of supplying an end product of a particular price point directed at a target consumer. This second edition of Historical Dictionary of the Fashion Industry contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 1,400 cross-referenced entries on designers, models, couture houses, significant articles of apparel and fabrics, trade unions, and the international trade organizations. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the fashion industry.

Author : Valerie Cumming
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1472577728
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Dictionary of Fashion History written by Valerie Cumming and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-09-07 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: - What is an Apollo knot? - Who wore a Welch wig? - When were Zouave jackets the height of fashion? This new edition of The Dictionary of Fashion History further updates the landmark work of C. Willett Cunnington, Phillis Cunnington and Charles Beard. Featuring over 60 new and revised entries on diverse topics such as the Onesie, Brothel Creepers and the Birkin Bag, this edition is even more comprehensive and brings this costume historian's bible fully up to date. With many more images to accompany the text and illustrate key fashions – including cartoons, prints and lavish color photographs of surviving garments – this version of the dictionary brings dazzling and unusual garments to life for researchers, students, costume designers and everyone interested in the subject. Clear, concise, and meticulous in detail, this essential reference work answers countless questions relating to the history of dress and adornment and will continue to be the definitive guide for many years to come.

Author : Mary Brooks Picken
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 0486141608
Total Pages : 450 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Dictionary of Costume and Fashion written by Mary Brooks Picken and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2013-07-24 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Compendium defines over 10,000 words associated with wearing apparel and fashion. From bateau necklines to trilbys and vamps, words are grouped alphabetically according to dress parts, fabrics, and other style categories. Over 750 illustrations.

Author : Elizabeth J. Lewandowski
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
ISBN 13 : 0810840049
Total Pages : 623 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Costume Dictionary written by Elizabeth J. Lewandowski and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2011 with total page 623 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction -- Dictionary -- Appendix A: Garment types -- Appendix B: Garment by country -- Appendix C: Garment types by era

Author : Gavin Ambrose
Publisher : AVA Publishing
ISBN 13 : 2940373612
Total Pages : 291 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Visual Dictionary of Fashion Design written by Gavin Ambrose and published by AVA Publishing. This book was released on 2007-11-29 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From A-line to yukata, from batik to yoke, "The Visual Dictionary of Fashion" explores and explains the many terms used in the fashion industry. Each term is defined and put in context to give the reader a clear understanding of fashion terminology. More than 270 common fashion terms are explained and illustrated, from practical day-to-day words such as lapel, pattern, and crewelwork to conceptual terms such as postmodernism. "The Visual Dictionary of Fashion" is like having a personal translator for rag-trade shop talk. * More than 270 entries in visual format * Clear, concise sourcebook * Handy take-along format.

Author : James R. Planche
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 0486145336
Total Pages : 594 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book An Illustrated Dictionary of Historic Costume written by James R. Planche and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2013-02-19 with total page 594 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thousands of terms associated with apparel worn in the principal countries of Europe appear in this extensive and convenient reference. Alphabetically arranged, the profusely illustrated volume features over 1,300 detailed line drawings.

Author : Mary Brooks Picken
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1447493613
Total Pages : 186 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Language of Fashion Dictionary and Digest of Fabric, Sewing and Dress written by Mary Brooks Picken and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2013-04-16 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Author : SANDRA. KEISER
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1501365312
Total Pages : 217 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book FAIRCHILD BOOKS DICTIONARY OF FASHION. written by SANDRA. KEISER and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2023 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Charlotte Mankey Calasibetta
Publisher : Fairchild Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 554 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Fairchild Dictionary of Fashion 3rd Edition written by Charlotte Mankey Calasibetta and published by Fairchild Books. This book was released on 2003 with total page 554 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finding definitions for fashion is easier than ever. The Fairchild Dictionary of Fashion, 3rd Edition, defines more than 15,000 fashion terms, including apparel, accessories, and their components; historical and textile terms that relate to contemporary fashion; and the language of the fashion business. Its organization of 51 broad categories, such as activewear, blouses and tops, clothing, construction details, footwear, headwear, jewelry, laces, necklines, shirts, skirts, and waistlines, promotes comprehension of related terms. Categories are fully cross-referenced to the alphabetical listing. Includes terms not readily found in ordinary dictionaries and pronunciation guides for foreign words. An appendix of designers includes emerging leaders. Lavish illustrations by Bina Abling enhance definitions, capturing both the details and style of fashion. Labeled "anatomical" drawings show how the parts of fashion items fit together. Alphabetical page tabs add to the ease of use. This dictionary is the ideal reference for designers, fashion media, instructors, students, historians, and fashion enthusiasts.