Paris Fashions

Author : Valerie Steele
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2017-09-21
Category : Design
ISBN : 9781474245494

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Paris Fashion by Valerie Steele Pdf

Paris has been the international capital of fashion for more than 300 years. Even before the rise of the haute couture, Parisians were notorious for their obsession with fashion, and foreigners eagerly followed their lead. From Charles Frederick Worth to Gabrielle "Coco†? Chanel, Christian Dior, and Yves Saint Laurent, fashion history is dominated by the names of Parisian couturiers. But Valerie Steele's Paris Fashion is much more than just a history of great designers. This fascinating book demonstrates that the success of Paris ultimately rests on the strength of its fashion culture – created by a host of fashion performers and spectators, including actresses, dandies, milliners, artists, and writers. First published in 1988 to great international acclaim, this pioneering book has now been completely revised and brought up to date, encompassing the rise of fashion's multiple world cities in the 21st century. Lavishly illustrated, deeply learned, and elegantly written, Valerie Steele's masterwork explores with brilliance and flair why Paris remains the capital of fashion.

Author : Lou Taylor,Marie McLoughlin
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2020-01-09
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781350000285

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Paris Fashion and World War Two by Lou Taylor,Marie McLoughlin Pdf

In 1939, fashion became an economic and symbolic sphere of great importance in France. Invasive textile legislation, rationing and threats from German and American couturiers were pushing the design and trade of Parisian style to its limits. It is widely accepted that French fashion was severely curtailed as a result, isolated from former foreign clients and deposed of its crown as global queen of fashion. This pioneering book offers a different story. Arguing that Paris retained its hold on the international haute couture industry right throughout WWII, eminent dress historians and curators come together to show that, amid political, economic and cultural traumas, Paris fashion remained very much alive under the Nazi occupation – and on an international level. Bringing exciting perspectives to challenge a familiar story and introducing new overseas trade links out of occupied France, this book takes us from the salons of renowned couturiers such as Edward Molyneux and Robert Piguet, French Vogue and Le Jardin des Modes and luxury Lyon silk factories, to Rio de Janeiro, Denmark and Switzerland, and the great American department stores of New York. Also comparing extravagant Paris occupation styles to austerity fashions of the UK and USA, parallel industrial and design developments highlight the unresolvable tension between luxury fashion and the everyday realities of wartime life. Showing that Paris strove to maintain world dominance as leader of couture through fashion journalism, photography and exported fashion forecasting, Paris Fashion and World War Two makes a significant contribution to the cultural history of fashion.

Author : Madeleine Ginsburg
Publisher : Computer Science Press, Incorporated
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Art deco
ISBN : UCSD:31822021316435

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Paris Fashions by Madeleine Ginsburg Pdf

"Formerly curator of textile furnishings and dress, Victoria and Albert Museum, London."

Author : Stella Blum
Publisher : Dover Publications
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Costume
ISBN : 0486245349

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Paris Fashions of the 1890s by Stella Blum Pdf

Here are 350 haute couture designs from the 1890s reproduced from rare original issues of The Young Ladies Journal, an English periodical devoted to French dress design. Introduction and captions.

Author : Louis Devere
Publisher : Simpkin, Marshall & Company
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1878
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:555043493

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The Gentleman's Magazine of Fashion and Costumes de Paris et Londres by Louis Devere Pdf

Author : Valerie Steele
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2017-09-19
Category : Design
ISBN : 9781635571493

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Paris Fashion by Valerie Steele Pdf

“This is an original, gracefully written study of Paris fashion, one that manages to say as much about national character, in a sense, as it does about the rise and fall of hemlines. . . . I would not only recommend it to anyone interested in the psychology of clothes, but to anyone planning a sejour in France – as much required reading, say, as the Green Guides of Michelin.” ?Los Angeles Times Book Review This beautifully illustrated new edition of Paris Fashion examines the history and culture of style in the fashion capital from the 14th century through to the present day. Paris has been the international capital of fashion for more than 300 years. Even before the rise of the haute couture, Parisians were notorious for their obsession with fashion, and foreigners eagerly followed their lead. From Charles Frederick Worth to Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, Christian Dior, and Yves Saint Laurent, fashion history is dominated by the names of Parisian couturiers. But Valerie Steele's Paris Fashion is much more than just a history of great designers. This fascinating book demonstrates that the success of Paris ultimately rests on the strength of its fashion culture – created by a host of fashion performers and spectators, including actresses, dandies, milliners, artists, and writers. First published in 1988 to great international acclaim, this pioneering book has now been completely revised and brought up to date, encompassing the rise of fashion's multiple world cities in the 21st century. Lavishly illustrated, deeply learned, and elegantly written, Valerie Steele's masterwork explores with brilliance and flair why Paris remains the capital of fashion.

Author : Epes Sargent
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1843
Category : Electronic
ISBN : IND:30000080743200

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Sargent's New Monthly Magazine of Literature, Fashion and the Fine Arts by Epes Sargent Pdf

Author : Stella Blum
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1974-01-01
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9780486229904

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Victorian Fashions and Costumes from Harper's Bazar, 1867-1898 by Stella Blum Pdf

After the Civil War the upper middle class in America expanded and became increasingly style-conscious. Visiting European royalty as well as American women returning from the International Exhibition in Paris in 1867 stimulated fashion awareness — and it was in this climate that the magazine Harper's Bazar flowered. Dedicated to being "A repository of Fashion, Pleasure, and Instruction," it brought to American women inside glimpses of the very latest European and American fashions, all in carefully detailed engravings. It was much the finest source for high fashion for this period. This book consists of the finest illustrations from Harper's Bazar between the years 1867 and 1898, the period of its peak importance. These illustrations not only show you what apparel appealed to our Victorian ancestors, but give you an idea of the evolutionary nature of fashion as well. You will see bustles come and go, natural forms become the vogue only to be superseded by the constricting hourglass figure. Each look is illustrated with a number of different garments. There are gowns for the morning hours, dinner dresses, sporting costumes, traveling clothes and apparel for special occasions: weddings, communions, funerals, etc. Since no costume was complete without accessories, a full line of hats, fans, parasols, muffs, gloves, handkerchiefs, jewelry, shoes and hair styles is shown as well. A selection of children's attire is also included. An introduction by Stella Blum covers the history of Harper's Bazar and examines the various phases fashion went through between 1867 and 1898.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 564 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1945
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UTEXAS:059173036292376

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Picture Post by Anonim Pdf

Author : José Blanco F.,Patricia Kay Hunt-Hurst,Heather Vaughan Lee,Mary Doering
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 2438 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2015-11-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9798216062158

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Clothing and Fashion [4 volumes] by José Blanco F.,Patricia Kay Hunt-Hurst,Heather Vaughan Lee,Mary Doering Pdf

This unique four-volume encyclopedia examines the historical significance of fashion trends, revealing the social and cultural connections of clothing from the precolonial times to the present day. This sweeping overview of fashion and apparel covers several centuries of American history as seen through the lens of the clothes we wear—from the Native American moccasin to Manolo Blahnik's contribution to stiletto heels. Through four detailed volumes, this work delves into what people wore in various periods in our country's past and why—from hand-crafted family garments in the 1600s, to the rough clothing of slaves, to the sophisticated textile designs of the 21st century. More than 100 fashion experts and clothing historians pay tribute to the most notable garments, accessories, and people comprising design and fashion. The four volumes contain more than 800 alphabetical entries, with each volume representing a different era. Content includes fascinating information such as that beginning in 1619 through 1654, every man in Virginia was required to plant a number of mulberry trees to support the silk industry in England; what is known about the clothing of enslaved African Americans; and that there were regulations placed on clothing design during World War II. The set also includes color inserts that better communicate the visual impact of clothing and fashion across eras.

Author : Caroline Young
Publisher : Welbeck
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2024-02-15
Category : Design
ISBN : 9781802796100

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Audrey in Paris by Caroline Young Pdf

A charming, illustrated gift book combining two timelessly stylish subjects - Audrey Hepburn and the city of Paris. Both classic, both inimitable, both fashion icons - Audrey Hepburn and Paris are a match made in heaven. Falling in love with the city at a young age, Audrey returned to Paris again and again in some of her most celebrated films (Sabrina, Funny Face, How to Steal a Million, Charade) wearing outfits from her favourite Parisian couturier, Hubert de Givenchy, and creating some of the most significant fashion moments of the twentieth century. Audrey in Paris brings together over 100 stunning photographs of her most iconic moments in the city, from film stills and behind-the-scenes shots to candid images of Audrey enjoying the city as a visitor. The book also includes a bespoke illustrated map showing her favourite spots. While dozens of successful books on Audrey have been published, this will be the first to document her time in the city of light. Tapping into Audrey's status as a fashion idol, which spans across the generations, as well as Paris's status as the world's capital of elegance, Audrey in Paris combines the gifty charm of How to be Parisian Wherever You Are with Audrey's forever appeal as a fashion muse. Gorgeous finishes will make this a stylish gift book to be treasured for years to come.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 716 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1845
Category : English literature
ISBN : OXFORD:555031421

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The Court Magazine and Monthly Critic, and Lady's Magazine and Museum by Anonim Pdf

Author : Louise Wallenberg,Andrea Kollnitz
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2018-11-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781350044500

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Fashion and Modernism by Louise Wallenberg,Andrea Kollnitz Pdf

Art and fashion have long gone hand in hand, but it was during the modernist period that fashion first gained equal value to – and took on the same aesthetic ideals as – painting, film, photography, dance, and literature. Combining high and low art forms, modernism turned fashion designers into artists and vice versa. Bringing together internationally renowned scholars across a range of disciplines, this vibrant volume explores the history and significance of the relationship between modernism and fashion and examines how the intimate connection between these fields remains evident today, with contemporary designers relating their work to art and artists problematizing fashion in their works. With chapters on a variety topics ranging from Russian constructionism and clothing to tango and fashion in the early 20th century, Fashion and Modernism is essential reading for students and scholars of fashion, dress history, and art history alike. Contributors: Patrizia Calefato, Caroline Evans, Ulrich Lehmann, Astrid Söderbergh Widding, Alessandra Vaccari, Olga Vainshtein, Sven-Olov Wallenstein

Author : Veronica Manlow
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2018-05-04
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781351522632

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Designing Clothes by Veronica Manlow Pdf

Fashion is all around us: we see it, we buy it, we read about it, but most people know little about fashion as a business. Veronica Manlow considers the broader signifi cance of fashion in society, the creative process of fashion design, and how fashion unfolds in an organizational context where design is conceived and executed. To get a true insider's perspective, she became an intern at fashion giant Tommy Hilfi ger. Th ere, she observed and recorded how a business's culture is built on a brand that is linked to the charisma and style of its leader. Fashion firms are not just in the business of selling clothing along with a variety of sidelines. Th ese companies must also sell a larger concept around which people can identify and distinguish themselves from others. Manlow defi nes the four main tasks of a fashion fi rm as creation of an image, translation of that image into a product, presentation of the product, and selling the product. Each of these processes is interrelated and each requires the eff orts of a variety of specialists, who are often in distant locations. Manlow shows how the design and presentation of fashion is infl uenced by changes in society, both cultural and economic. Information about past sales and reception of items, as well as projective research informs design, manufacturing, sales, distribution, and marketing decisions. Manlow offers a comprehensive view of the ways in which creative decisions are made, leading up to the creation of actual styles. She helps to defi ne the contribution fashion fi rms make in upholding, challenging, or redefi ning the social order. Readers will fi nd this a fascinating examination of an industry that is quite visible, but little understood.

Author : Margaret De Courcy,Beatrice De Courcy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 562 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1832
Category : Fashion
ISBN : NYPL:33433075970545

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The Ladies' Cabinet of Fashion, Music, and Romance by Margaret De Courcy,Beatrice De Courcy Pdf

An illustrated women's magazine; includes extracts from novels, short stories, reviews, aphorisms, songs, philosophical discussions, and detailed descriptions of the latest clothing fashions from London and Paris.