{"title":"Valerie Mendes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValerie Mendes\u003c\/strong\u003e explores the rich tapestry of visual culture through her insightful works. Her books offer readers a detailed journey into the evolution of artistic expression and design, with a particular emphasis on the interplay between fashion and society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDelving into themes that span from historical trends to cultural movements, Mendes presents art and fashion with clarity and depth. Her writing appeals to those with a passion for \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, inviting a thoughtful appreciation of style and creativity across time.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fashion-since-1900-by-amy-de-la-haye-9780500204696","title":"Fashion Since 1900","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the turn-of-the-century S-bend silhouette to celebrity couture of the new millennium and the evolution of streetwear, this comprehensive survey explores significant developments in fashion from 1900 to the present day. Fashion historians Amy de La Haye and Valerie Mendes focus on key movements and innovations in style, and explore trends through the work of some of the world's most original and influential designers and couturiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChapters are organised around crucial shifts in tastes and major world events, and exciting advances in fashion are placed within their socioeconomic, political, and cultural contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInternational in scope with colour illustrations throughout, this edition includes updated text as well as a new chapter that discusses some of the defining features of fashion in our time: the industry's proactive embrace of age, gender, and race diversity, and its ongoing efforts to combat labour exploitation and encourage global sustainability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFashion Since 1900\u003c\/em\u003e features 315 illustrations in colour, enhancing its comprehensive exploration of fashion history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47463027015916,"sku":"9780500204696","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780500204696-fashion-since-1900.jpg?v=1775026326"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/valerie-mendes.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}