Twentieth-century fashion in detail / [by] Claire Wilcox & Valerie Mendes; photographs by Richard Davis, drawings by Leonie Davis.
Material type: TextPublication details: London : V&A Publishing, 2009, c1991.Description: 143 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cmISBN:- 1851775714
- 9781851775712
- 746.9 WIL
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
The bestselling books in the acclaimed Fashion in Detail series are now available with gorgeous new covers. The series features the V and A's world famous collection of historical dress in glorious close-up, with line drawings showing the construction of the complete garment.
In this glamorous book, spectacular photographs, accompanied by expert commentaries and specially commissioned line drawings, focus on fanciful Dior bows, Chanel buttonholes and the metal springs on a Schiaparelli jacket. This unique study offers an insight into the techniques used by couturiers and the construction of these amazing garments.
First published as: Modern fashion in detail, 1991.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 142-143).