20th-Century Fashion in Detail

Victoria and Albert Museum

Claire Wilcox, Valerie D. Mendes, Oriole Cullen , Jenny Lister

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Thames & Hudson
01 September 2018

Textile artworks; Industrial: Commercial Art & Design; Fashion & textiles: design; Antiques & collectables: carpets, rugs & textiles

Series: In Detail

Revealing the elaborate embroidery, intricate pleats and daring cuts that make up some of the 20th century's most beautiful garments, this book explores the specific techniques used by couturiers as tastes and textile technologies evolved.

Work by designers such as Mariano Fortuny, Madeleine Vionnet, Paul Poiret, Hubert de Givenchy, Mary Quant, Yves Saint Laurent and Vivienne Westwood is rediscovered, and exquisite haute-couture pieces, from sequinned Chanel trouser suits and richly embroidered Schiaparelli jackets to striking Balenciaga creations and Dior evening gowns, are examined.

Part of the `Fashion in Detail' series, this updated edition features a revised introduction and list of designers followed by chapters dedicated to a particular technique. Each garment is illustrated through detailed photography and line drawings and is accompanied by a commentary by leading experts in textiles and fashion.

An extraordinary exploration of the techniques used by couturiers in the construction of these exceptional garments, 20th-Century Fashion in Detail will delight all followers of fashion.

By: Claire Wilcox, Valerie D. Mendes, Oriole Cullen, Jenny Lister, Sonnet Stanfill
Imprint: Thames & Hudson
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 290mm, Width: 205mm,
Weight: 1.130kg
ISBN: 9780500294109
ISBN 10: 0500294100
Series: In Detail
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 01 September 2018
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction * List of Designers * 1. Seams * 2. Gathers, Tucks and Pleats * 3. Collars, Cuffs and Pockets * 4. Fastenings * 5. Bows * 6. Beads and Sequins * 7. Applied Decoration