Adorned in Dreams
Publisher: I B Tauris & Co Ltd
Published: September 12, 2003
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 336
ISBN-13: 9781860649219
Subjects: Fashion design; Modernism; Social history; Art
Description: "From haute couture to haberdashery, 'deviant' dress to Dior, Elizabeth Wilson traces the social and cultural history of fashion and its complex relationship to modernity. She also discusses fashion's vociferous opponents, from the 'dress reform' movement to certain strands of feminism. Wilson delights in the power of fashion to mark out identity or subvert it. This brand new edition of her book follows recent developments to bring the story of fashionable dress up to date, exploring the grunge look inspired by bands like Nirvana, the 'boho chic' of the mid 90's, retro-dressing, and the meanings of dress from the veil to soccer player David Beckham's pink-varnished toenails."--Jacket.