Wilcox, Claire creator author Mendes, Valerie D. author Davis, Richard 1960- author Davis, Leonie author Victoria and Albert Museum text bibliography enk London Victoria & Albert Museum 1991 monographic eng

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143 pages : illustrations (color) ; 31 cm. This colorful and lively book takes a close up look at the intricacies of 20th century fashion. Full color illustrations focus on a Schiaparelli appliqué, a Chanel button-hole, a Utility pocket or the braiding on a romantic Pre-Raphaelite sleeve by Bill Gibb. Short commentaries put the detail in historical context and examine the couturiers choice of fabric and methods of construction while a specially commissioned black and white line drawing of each garment appears alongside every full color detail. This beautiful book will be indispensable to those interested in the history of 20th century design. / Claire Wilcox, Valerie Mendes ; photography by Richard Davis ; line drawings by Leonie Davis. Includes bibliographical references (p. 142-143) Victoria and Albert Museum Catalogs Costume Great Britain History 20th century Fashion History 20th century Costume History 20th century Decoration and ornament Great Britain History 20th century TT507 .W55 1998 9781851770328 UOH 931020 ocm24736225 eng