400 years of fashion

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Title:

Author:

Victoria and Albert Museum.

ISBN:

9781851773015

Corporate Author:

Victoria and Albert Museum.

Publication Information:

London : V & A Publishing, 2010.

Physical Description:

176 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm

General Note:

Originally published by V & A Publications, 1984.

Contents:

Introduction / Valerie D. Mendes, Avril Hart, Amy de La Haye -- Women's dress before 1900 / Madeleine Ginsburg -- Men's dress / Avril Hart -- Women's dress since 1900 / Valerie D. Mendes -- Accessories / Peter Giffin, Alina Gribbin, Frances Hinchcliffe, Jennifer Wearden, Claire Wilcox, Linda Woolley, Hilary Young.

Corporate Subject:

Victoria and Albert Museum -- Exhibitions.

Subject Term:

Clothing and dress -- England -- History.

Clothing and dress -- History.

Added Author:

Rothstein, Natalie, 1930-2010.

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Summary

This lively history of fashion has become a classic in its field. Based on the V+A's world famous collection, it tells the story of four centuries of men's and women's fashionable dress up to the present day.
The authoritative text explains the ever-changing shape of gowns, coats and suits while over 200 illustrations cover clothes for all times and occasions, from the magnificent 18th-century court mantua, sumptuously embroidered with silver thread, to Vivienne Westwood's psychedelic punk outfit. Also included are a wide range of fashion accessories such as shoes, fans, hats, buttons, buckles and even undergarments.
From the ornate richness of satin doublets to the cool minimalism of the 1990s, 400 Years of Fashion is an indispensable introduction for students or anyone with an interest in fashion and period costume.