Twentieth-century fashion in detail / [by] Claire Wilcox & Valerie Mendes; photographs by Richard Davis, drawings by Leonie Davis.

By:

Wilcox, Claire

Contributor(s):

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: London : V&A Publishing, 2009, c1991.Description: 143 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cmISBN:

1851775714
9781851775712

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DDC classification:

746.9 WIL

Holdings
Item type	Current library	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
3 Day Loan	LSAD Library Short Loan	746.9 WIL (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		39002100412593

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).

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Claire Wilcox is a leading expert on contemporary fashion. She is the curator of the exhibition Vivienne Westwood (Spring 2004), and curated the highly successful V&A exhibitions Radical Fashion and The Art and Craft of Gianni Versace . Valerie Mendes was formerly Chief Curator of the department of Textiles and Dress at the V&A.