Costume since 1945 : historical dress from couture to street style / Deirdre Clancy.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Clancy Steer, Deirdre, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Clothing and dress--History--20th century.

Clothing and dress.

Fashion--History--20th century.

Fashion.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (289 p.)

Edition:

Second edition.

Distribution:

London, England : Bloomsbury Publishing, 2020

Place of Publication:

London, England : Bloomsbury Academic, 2020.

Summary:

"Since the mid-20th century fashion has undergone phenomenal change at a rapid pace in the context of unprecedented social, political and cultural upheaval. This fully updated and expanded second edition of Costume Since 1945 brings this period to life through accessible, lively text and over 100 illustrations. From the austerity of the utility years to punk and protest to 21st century fast fashion and vintage style, the volume captures changes the mood and style of each era across street fashion, sportswear, formal wear from suits to couture gowns, underwear and nightclothes. Based on a wide range of sources, the author's illustrations offer engaging insights on fashion history as well as design inspiration. Written for students and scholars of costume design and fashion history, practitioners and anyone interested in historical dress, this book provides a unique perspective on fashion from a renowned international costume designer"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Machine generated contents note:

Foreword to the first edition by Adrian Noble, Theatre Director, UK

Preface to the second edition

Introduction

1. 1945-50: Peace and the New Look

2. 1950-55: Paris Rules

3. 1955-60: The Rise of the Teenager

4. 1960-65: The Kennedy Years

5. 1965-70: Vietnam vs Flower Power

6. 1970-75: Retromania

7. 1975-80: The Rise of the New Woman

8. 1980-85: Swing to the Right

9. 1985-90: Power Dress and the New Man

10. 1990-95: Pluralism

11. 1995-2000: Revivals and Casual Chic

12. 2000-05: Transition and Complexity

13. 2005-Present: Effortless and Easy

Postscript

Glossary

Bibliography

Index.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-4742-4073-9

OCLC:

1201426666