Costume and Fashion

Name: Costume and Fashion
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9780500204498
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By James Laver

Series: World of Art

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Costume and Fashion by James Laver provides an insightful journey through the evolution of clothing, spanning from ancient times to modern-day attire. The book delves into the cultural, social, and economic influences that have shaped fashion trends over centuries, illustrating how fashion not only reflects societal changes but also influences them. With detailed illustrations and engaging commentary, it offers a comprehensive overview of the world of fashion.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the evolution of clothing styles throughout history. It provides a comprehensive exploration of how fashion has shaped and been shaped by cultural, social, and economic changes. Ideal for those with a keen interest in art history and cultural studies, it offers rich insights into the fashion industry and its enduring influence.

A concise account of the history of fashion and costume from prehistoric times through to today.

A concise account of the history of fashion and costume from prehistoric times through to today.

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From the momentous invention of the needle some 40,000 years ago to the development of blue denim, from Neolithic weavers to the biggest names in the fashion industry today, this classic guide covers the landmarks of costume history. It explores the forms and materials used through the ages, the underlying motives of fashion, and the ways in which clothes have been used to protect, express identity, and attract or influence others.

This sixth edition of Costume and Fashion features a new foreword and concluding chapter by Amy de la Haye. The book is brought right up to date with a discussion about the major political shifts within the fashion industry, highlighting how it has responded to issues surrounding racism and sexism; LGBTQI rights; mental health awareness; body and age diversity; and global sustainability.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500204498

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 March 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Edition: Sixth edition

Contributors:

Revised by Amy de La Haye
Revised by Andrew Tucker

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 150.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 660g

Pages: 320

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Arts & Culture James Laver Non-Fiction Series: World of Art

About the Author

James Laver, the 20th century's leading authority in Britain on the history of costume and fashion, was Keeper of the Department of Prints and Drawings and of Paintings at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, from 1938 until 1959. Amy de la Haye is Rootstein Hopkins Chair of Dress History & Curatorship at London College of Fashion. She was formerly Curator of Twentieth-Century Dress at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Andrew Tucker is a fashion journalist and author of The London Fashion Book; Dries Van Noten; and Fashion: A Crash Course.