Fashion, New Edition The Definitive Visual Guide
Fashion, New Edition The Definitive Visual Guide by DK is a comprehensive exploration of the history of fashion, published by National Geographic Books on September 3, 2019. This 480-page edition presents a visually stunning journey through the evolution of clothing, detailing significant fashion periods from Ancient Egypt to contemporary designers like Alexander McQueen and Chanel. The book features extensive catalog spreads and specially photographed “virtual tours” of iconic pieces, providing insights into the craftsmanship and cultural context of fashion throughout the ages.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of information, including profiles of influential designers and the impact of various styles on modern clothing. The book also addresses contemporary topics such as the role of social media, fast fashion, and the push for diversity and sustainable practices within the industry. With its lavish illustrations, original fashion plates, and an illustrated glossary of technical terms, this edition serves as both a reference work and a visual delight for anyone interested in fashion design, history, and criticism.
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The definitive guide to the history of fashion.
From Ancient Egypt and Marie Antionette to Alexander McQueen and Chanel, this visually stunning fashion design book charts the evolution of clothing and shows how every generation reinvents fashion!
The perfect fashion coffee table book! Here’s what you’ll find inside:
• Covers the most important fashion periods in vivid detail, from ancient times to the present day, in extensive catalog spreads
• From a crinoline to a Givenchy gown, specially photographed “virtual tours” of classic pieces spotlight the details that make up a masterpiece
• Profiles showcase the key styles and works of trailblazing designers, describing how they have influenced the clothes we wear
• Beautiful double-page images from fashion archives show how people have embraced fashion in every era and place fashion in its cultural context
The fashion industry is yours to explore! Packed with a dazzling combination of original fashion plates, archive images and commissioned photography, Fashion takes you on a fabulous tour across the centuries! It catalogs the history of what people wear — revealing how Western fashion has been influenced by design from around the world — and celebrating everything from costumes to haute couture.
Now fully revised and updated, this lavishly illustrated book about fashion includes recent subjects of interest including the increased role of social media, fast fashion, sustainable fashion, and the drive for improved diversity and beauty ideals. The illustrated glossary of technical terms and a comprehensive index help make this page-turning fashion book an indispensable work of reference for any fashion student or fashionista’s shelf.
Look out for more titles in The Definitive Visual Guide series from DK. Experience the power of art and take a guided tour of the world’s most influential paintings in Art, or celebrate the history and evolution of design movements in Design.
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