Dressing Up Vintage
Dressing Up Vintage by Tracy Tolkien, published by Random House Incorporated in 2000, is a comprehensive exploration of vintage clothing, jewelry, and accessories. This 168-page book delves into the rising popularity of vintage fashion, highlighting its appeal as seen on celebrities at gala events. The author provides insights on identifying valuable pieces and distinguishing between different designers, while also chronicling significant fashion trends from the post-WWII era.
Readers will find detailed discussions on various fashion roles, from debutantes to hippies, alongside specially commissioned photography that captures key moments in fashion history, such as Dior’s New Look and the introduction of the mini skirt. The book also includes an extensive listing of over 600 sources for locating vintage items, making it a practical guide for enthusiasts looking to discover vintage clothing at thrift shops, markets, and auctions worldwide.
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Vintage clothing is more popular than ever, as celebrities such as Kate Moss, Winona Ryder, and Kim Basinger arrive at gala events in vintage eveningwear, and auctions for vintage clothing attract record bids. Dressing Up Vintage celebrates vintage clothing, jewelry, and accessories, while offering useful information on how to spot a valuable piece and how to tell one designer from another. Author Tracy Tolkien details all the fashion roles of the post-WWII years — from the debutante to the teenybopper and the hippie to the powerdresser. Through specially commissioned photography, she chronicles highlights in men’s and women’s fashion history, such as Dior’s debut of the New Look and the arrival of the mini skirt, and advises readers on the features of different designers and how to spot a valuable piece.
With an extensive listing of over 600 sources for locating vintage clothing and accessories, Dressing Up Vintage is an invaluable resource for vintage fans. With this resource, readers can track down vintage clothing at thrift shops, markets, auctions, and vintage shops throughout the world.
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