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20th-century fashion in detail, Claire Wilcox and Valerie D. Mendes ; with Oriole Cullen, Jenny Lister and Sonnet Stanfill ; photographs by Richard Davis and Pip Barnard ; drawings by Leonie Davis and Deborah Mallinson

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 221) and index

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20th-century fashion in detail

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Claire Wilcox and Valerie D. Mendes ; with Oriole Cullen, Jenny Lister and Sonnet Stanfill ; photographs by Richard Davis and Pip Barnard ; drawings by Leonie Davis and Deborah Mallinson

V&A Fashion 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

Introduction -- List of designers -- Seams -- Gathers, tucks and pleats -- Collars, cuffs and pockets -- Fastenings -- Bows -- Beads and sequins -- Applied decoration

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Twentieth-century fashion in detail