Caftans

From Classical to Camp: A Fashion History

Cameron Silver

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Vendome Press
23 May 2024

Fashion & textiles: design

"Step into the world of Cameron Silver, the mastermind behind LA's renowned vintage haven, Decades. With him, embark on a whimsical journey through the timeless saga of the caftan

This enchanting book, penned by Silver, reveals why caftans never fade from vogue. Arguably the world's oldest-known garment, the caftan appears in every era and culture, from the chitons depicted on urns and murals in ancient Greece and Rome to the diaphanous versions wafting down today's red carpets. They range in style from loungewear to haute couture, and Silver guides us expertly through all the manifestations: ""Caftan Couture"" presents creations by the likes of Yves Saint Laurent, Valentino, Marc Bohan for Dior, Karl Lagerfeld, Emilio Pucci, Rudi Gernreich, and Oscar de la Renta; ""Caftan Stars"" showcases caftans worn in films, concerts, and on the red carpet, as well as at home-think Elizabeth Taylor, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Natalie Wood, Barbara Streisand, Princess Grace of Monaco, Jacqueline Kennedy, Liza Minnelli, Nina Simone, Billy Porter, and Jennifer Lopez; ""Mantans"" reveals men's growing penchant for wearing caftans; ""Resort"" focuses on the colorful, lightweight versions that are the go-to garments when on holiday; ""Caftan Capital"" highlights the iconic caftans of Morocco; and ""Caftans Today"" documents the current embrace of caftans as the ultimate multigenerational, size-inclusive, gender-fluid, cross-cultural, populist items in our wardrobes. Adorned with a tapestry of photographs, both vintage and modern, 'Caftans' flutters through the pages in a dance of glamour, camp, and comfort - an ode to a garment as multifaceted and enduring as the spirit it embodies."

By: Cameron Silver
Imprint: Vendome Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 330mm, Width: 254mm, Spine: 33mm
Weight: 2.240kg
ISBN: 9780865654471
ISBN 10: 0865654476
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 23 May 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Cameron Silver, the proprietor of the renowned vintage boutique Decades in LA, is the author of Decades: A Century of Fashion. In addition to spanning the world in search of vintage couture and dressing celebrities for the red carpet, he has curated a museum exhibition for MOCA, designed a collection of statement footwear inspired by the 1950s-1980s, written for major fashion publications, and starred in the Bravo reality show The Dukes of Melrose. He lives in Los Angeles.

Reviews for Caftans: From Classical to Camp: A Fashion History

"""Cameron Silver is in his caftan era. On tour to celebrate his new book . . . the vintage expert has been sporting all manner of robes, thobes and other variations on what he terms 'our original gender-fluid garment.'"" --Joelle Diderich ""WWD"" (6/20/2024 12:00:00 AM) ""In this lush photo-filled coffee table tome, Silver charts some of the glamorous icons who have helped make the look a favorite for rock stars, socialites, fashion editors and drag queens alike.""--Tony Bravo ""San Francisco Chronicle"" (6/25/2024 12:00:00 AM) ""It is a fine overview of the subject, with many insightful glimpses into the past and many gorgeous photographs illuminating the text.""-- ""Forbes"" (6/20/2024 12:00:00 AM)"