<strong>Vintage Fashion</strong> is the ultimate guide to the most exemplary womens clothingfrom the turn of the twentieth century through the end of the 1980s.... » 

Vintage Fashion is the ultimate guide to the most exemplary womens clothingfrom the turn of the twentieth century through the end of the 1980s. Along witha detailed authoritative text this gorgeous book offers more than 250outstanding fullcolor photographs showcasing the quality fabrics innovativetechniques silhouettes shapes and exquisite workmanship that are testimonyto enduring and influential styles. Each chapter focuses on a specificdecade and is a rich survey of each era placing the evolution of womensfashion in a cultural context. The most important designers and signature looksare discussed in detail and emphasized through beautiful illustrationsphotographs and fabric swatches. Finally each chapter ends with a Key Looksfeature that offers an ataglance view of the important shapes colors anddetails that defined each era. Vintage Fashion concludes with a shoppingguide which not only offers tips on where to buy vintage pieces but also howto care for them and glossaries on fashion terms and the centurys mostcollectable and important designers. The definitive word on the mostinfluential designers and looks of the twentieth century this book is aninvaluable resource for lovers of fashion and vintage clothing as well as asource of inspiration for designers and those looking to spice up theirpersonal style. «