Fashion Sourcebooks: The 1960s (Fashion Sourcebooks)
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| Rating | : | 4.69 (719 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0500280401 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 64 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-05-01 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Enjoyable Fashion Reference Book" according to E. Ellis. I throughly enjoyed this Fashion Reference book, but this comes with a few flaws. The illustrations are rather sparse and unentertaining. If you want to know anything about male fashion in the 60's please leave this book alone. But this is very good reference book for designers and vintage buyers . Four Stars Oriana S. Great illustrations.. This book runs a fine line between really bad & okay ref. donat-studio@cwix.com I was extremely disapointed after viewing this book. The illustrations are so bad, it's hard to look past it to see the clothing design. I wish the author would have hired an experienced fashion illustrator to compose the drawings in a sketching style of the time1960's. I do have to give the autho
The gap between stocking top and skirt hem made tights essential, and the quintessential little-girl look of the sixties was born: neat, uncluttered, flat-chested, and long-legged. Skirts became shorter and shorter until in 1965 they culminated in the mini. This book is part of a series charting the development of women's and men's clothing from 1900 onwards. It includes complete descriptions of each garment and accessories, itemizing colour, cut, necklines, lapels, sleeves, pockets, fastenings, buttons and belts. 285 duotone illustrations. By the last years of the decade hems were dropping again and the influence of the hippie movement was beginning to be felt in both women's and men's wear, bringing with it bright colors an
was Senior Costume Designer for BBC Television for many years. . His many books include; and many others
. About the Author was Senior Costume Designer for BBC Television for many years. His many books include; and many others