Twentieth-century fashion in detail

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Twentieth-century fashion in detail

Claire Wilcox and Valerie Mendes ; photographs by Richard Davis ; drawings by Leonie Davis

V&A Publishing, 2009, c1991

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First published as: Modern fashion in detail, 1991

Includes bibliographical references (p. 142-143)

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This glamorous book, part of the "V&A Fashion in Detail" series, illustrates the intricate details of twentieth-century fashion. Spectacular photographs, accompanied by expert commentaries and specially commissioned line drawings, focus on fanciful Dior bows, Chanel button-holes and metal sprinfs on a Schiaparelli jacket. This unique study provides an insight into the techniques and craft practices used by couturiers and the construction of these amazing garments. "Twentieth-Century Fashion in Detail" will delight all followers of fashion. This title was previously available as "Modern Fashion in Detail".

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