Costume since 1945
Subtitle: historical dress from couture to street style
By: Deirdre Clancy
Edition: Second edition.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Published: 2015
Language: eng
Number of pages: 280
ISBN-13: 9781472539403; 9781472524249
Subjects: Fashion; Clothing and dress; History
Description: "Since the mid-20th century fashion has undergone phenomenal change at a rapid pace in the context of unprecedented social, political and cultural upheaval. This fully updated and expanded second edition of Costume Since 1945 brings this period to life through accessible, lively text and over 100 illustrations. From the austerity of the utility years to punk and protest to 21st century fast fashion and vintage style, the volume captures changes the mood and style of each era across street fashion, sportswear, formal wear from suits to couture gowns, underwear and nightclothes. Based on a wide range of sources, the author's illustrations offer engaging insights on fashion history as well as design inspiration. Written for students and scholars of costume design and fashion history, practitioners and anyone interested in historical dress, this book provides a unique perspective on fashion from a renowned international costume designer"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Foreword to the first edition by Adrian Noble; title: Preface to the second edition; title: Introduction; title: 1. 1945-50 Peace and the New Look; title: 2. 1950-55 Paris Rules; title: 3. 1955-60 The Rise of the Teenager; title: 4. 1960-65 The Kennedy Years; title: 5. 1965-70 Vietnam versus Flower Power; title: 6. 1970-75 Retromania; title: 7. 1975-80 The Rise of the New Woman; title: 8. 1980-85 Swing to the Right; title: 9. 1985-90 Power Dressing and the New Man; title: 10. 1990-95 Pluralism; title: 11. 1995-2000 Revivals and Casual Chic; title: 12. 2000-05 Transition and Complexity; title: 13. 2005-Present Effortless and Easy; title: Postscript; title: Glossary; title: Bibliography; title: Index.