num_pages: 64
description: In the 1930s the Fashion Review Service offered a wide selection of advertising spots to small clothing and department stores that had no art staffs of their own. The cuts provided an accurate depiction of the latest fashion trendshemline lengths use of fur trims sleek silhouettes lapel widths and much more.This volume reproduces hundreds of illustrations from issues of that now-rare periodical. A must-have for graphic artists looking for authentic fashions of the 1930s this collection of more than 470 illustrations depicts in sharp and easy-to-reproduce detail formal and casual wear for adults and children of all ages. Among the items shown are stylish dresses suits evening gowns coats loungewear fur stoles handbags lingerie jewelry and hats for women; men's suits slacks beachwear jackets ties shoes and pajamas; and a variety of playclothes and special-occasion outfits for infants young children and teenagers.An instant source of period charm for designers these illustrations will also be of great value to students of fashion and costume history.
language: English
title: Fashions of the Thirties: 476 Authentic Copyright-Free Illustrations
publisher: Dover Publications