Twentieth-century Fashion in Detail

Author(s): Claire Wilcox

Non Fiction - general

This glamorous book, part of the "V&A Fashion in Detail" series, illustrates the intricate details of twentieth-century fashion. Spectacular photographs, accompanied by expert commentaries and specially commissioned line drawings, focus on fanciful Dior bows, Chanel button-holes and metal sprinfs on a Schiaparelli jacket. This unique study provides an insight into the techniques and craft practices used by couturiers and the construction of these amazing garments. "Twentieth-Century Fashion in Detail" will delight all followers of fashion. This title was previously available as "Modern Fashion in Detail".


Product Information

General Fields

  • : 9781851775712
  • : V & A Publishing
  • : V & A Publishing
  • : 0.816
  • : August 2009
  • : 300mm X 230mm
  • : United Kingdom
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Claire Wilcox
  • : Paperback
  • : 1
  • : 746.920904
  • : 144
  • : Fashion design
  • : 83 colour photographs, 100 line drawings