20th-century fashion in detail

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"Revealing the elaborate embroidery, intricate pleats and daring cuts that make up some of the 20th century's most beautiful garments, this book explores the specific techniques used by couturiers as tastes and textile technologies evolved. Work by designers such as Mariano Fortuny, Madele...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Wilcox, Claire (Author), Mendes, Valerie D. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : London [England] : Thames & Hudson ; Victoria and Albert Museum, 2018.
Edition:Revised and expanded edition.
Series:V&A fashion in detail.
Subjects:
1900-1999
Fashion > Great Britain > History > 20th century.
Costume > Great Britain > History > 20th century.
Decoration and ornament > Great Britain > History > 20th century.
Fashion > History > Great Britain > 20th century.
Costume > History > Great Britain > 20th century.
Decoration and ornament > History > Great Britain > 20th century.
Decoration and ornament > History > 20th century.
Fashion > History > 20th century.
Costume > History > 20th century.
Costume.
Decoration and ornament.
Fashion.
History.
Beauty and Fashion.
Great Britain.
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • List of designers
  • 1. Seams
  • 2. Gathers, tucks and pleats
  • 3. Collars, cuffs and pockets
  • 4. Fastenings
  • 5. Bows
  • 6. Beads and sequins
  • 7. Applied decoration
  • Glossary.

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