Fashion in Film

Name: Fashion in Film
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781786277091
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By Christopher Laverty

Series: Pocket Editions

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Fashion in Film explores the enduring relationship between cinema and haute couture, detailing how renowned designers have shaped iconic movie costumes. From Ralph Lauren's innovative masculine looks in Annie Hall to Audrey Hepburn's timeless Givenchy dress in Breakfast at Tiffany's, the book analyses key garments within their narrative context and cultural significance. Richly illustrated with film stills, fashion photography, and designers' sketches, it offers a vibrant celebration of fashion's cinematic impact.
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This visually stunning volume will captivate enthusiasts of both fashion history and film studies, as well as readers interested in costume design and cultural fashion narratives.

Fashion designers have been involved in movies since the early days of cinema

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A beautiful compendium of famous fashion designers, their gorgeous creations and the film stars that wore them.

Fashion designers have been involved in movies since the early days of cinema. The result is some of the most eye-catching and influential costumes ever committed to film, from Ralph Lauren's trend-setting masculine style for Diane Keaton in Annie Hall to Audrey Hepburn's little black Givenchy dress in Breakfast at Tiffany's.

Fashion in Film celebrates the contributions of fashion designers to cinema, exploring key garments, what they mean in context of the narrative, and why they are so memorable. Illustrated with beautiful film stills, fashion images and working sketches, this book will appeal to lovers of both fashion history and cinema.

"Put simply, it doesn't matter how many coffee table books you have on fashion or on film: this one is essential, and delightful, and beautiful." — One & Other

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786277091

Publisher: Laurence King Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 March 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Laurence King Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 165.0mm

Height: 219.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 224

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About the Author

Christopher Laverty is a costume and fashion writer and consultant. As the creator and editor of the award-winning website Clothes on Film, he has appeared on HBO and the BBC, and in countless publications.