Fashion Since 1900

World of Art

by Amy de la Haye, Valerie Mendes

An authoritative account of the history of fashion from 1900 to today, fully illustrated in color. From the turn-of-the-century S-bend silhouette to celebrity couture of the new millennium and the evolution of streetwear, this comprehensive survey explores the significant developments in fashion since 1900. Authors Amy de la Haye and Valerie Mendes focus on key movements and innovations in style for both men and women, and explore trends through the work of the most original and influential designers. Chapters are organized around crucial shifts in style and major world events, and exciting advances in fashion are placed within their socioeconomic, political, and cultural contexts. International in scope, this new edition includes updates to the text, including chapters on the most important new designers and the impact of online shopping. Fully illustrated in vibrant color throughout, Fashion Since 1900 includes a helpful reference section with an extensive bibliography. 315 color illustrations

Genres: Fashion, Nonfiction, Art, History

376 pages, Paperback

Published October 5, 2021

About the author

Amy de la Haye is Professor of Dress History and Curatorship, Rootstein Hopkins Chair, London College of Fashion.

Reviews

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

A really good, easy-to-follow overview of the radical evolution of fashion trends throughout the 20th century. I found the parts encompassing the ‘40s to the ‘70s particularly interesting and learned a lot of fascinating facts I hadn’t considered before about the reasons behind certain trends. Despite only having a foundational knowledge of fashion terminology, I was able to follow this book without too much difficulty and overall, I felt that this was a pretty well-rounded, accessible overview.

[Brenna (: · Rating 4 out of 5]

My new favorite non-fiction read! I don’t think I’ve ever been as interested to learn about history than while reading this. Learning about designers I admire and want to know more about was a really fun experience.

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