Costume since 1945 : historical dress from couture to street style / Deirdre Clancy.
Clancy Steer, Deirdre.
2015
GT596 .C53 2015 (Mapit)
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Title Costume since 1945 : historical dress from couture to street style / Deirdre Clancy.
Author Clancy Steer, Deirdre.
ISBN 9781472524249 paperback
1472524241 paperback
9781472539403 hardcover
1472539400 hardcover
Published London ; New York : Bloomsbury Academic, 2015.
Language English
Description 280 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Call Number GT596 .C53 2015
Dewey Decimal Classification 391.009/04
Summary "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"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Foreword to the first edition by Adrian Noble
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 versus 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 Dressing 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.

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