Elizabeth Ewing

A History of Women's Underwear (Batsford Costume Paperbacks)

Dress and Undress

History of 20th Century Fashion

Here Elizabeth Ewing looks behind the scenes for a deeper understanding of the social, economic and technical changes which have caused an unprecedented revolution in our attitudes to dress. The book is a story of fashion shocks: two world wars, the impact of new fibres and manufacturing techniques, the influence of radical new designers, and a succession of post-War youth explosions culminating in the punk and new wave looks of the last decade.

History of Twentieth Century Fashion

Alice Mackrell

A History of 20th Century Fashion charts the early dominance of couture to the influences of street culture. The narrative is based on a firm understanding of social, economic and technical developments all over the world, and emphasizes the commercial organization of the industry, from designer and textile manufacturer right through to the consumer. Over 100 b/w and 50 colour illustrations bring the history of fashion to life.

The first edition of this book established itself as required reading for all those interested in the development of the fashion business. There are other books on contemporary dress, but this account gives particular weight to the commercial organization of the industry; from designer and textile manufacturer right through to the consumer. This completely revised edition brings the story up to the 1990s with new text, 280 illustrations and 16 color plates. Fashion in this century has ceased to be the private domain of the wealthy. The era when such names as Worth, Paquin and Sciaparelli could dominate has given way to one where style and 'look' can be taken from a host of various sources: designers and manufacturers, department and chain stores, the boutiques or the streets. This established reference work looks behind the scenes for an understanding of the social, economic and technical changes that have caused this revolution. It is a story of fashion shocks: two world wars, the impact of new fibers and manufacturing techniques, and the succession of youth explosions: mini-skirts, punk and sportswear. The narrative is based on research into the history of couture houses, retailers and manufacturers and the authors' experience and contact with the fashion business.

HISTORY OF 20TH CENTURY FASHION

The history and evolution of women's underwear since 3000 B.C. is viewed in light of fashion trends, the social and cultural milieu of each era, and such developments as the zipper, elastic, rubber, rayon, nylon, and lycra

A History of Women's Underwear

Originally published: New York: Batsford, [1971].

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