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Fashion (Oxford History of Art) 1st Edition

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Following 150 years of fashion, Christopher Breward offers a catholic view of this colorful and flamboyant universe, describing its trends, products, and inhabitants. From Haute Couture, High Street, and developing fabric technology to such stars of the fashion heavens as Coco Chanel, Giorgio Armani, and Alexander McQueen, Breward explores territories far beyond style and function. He sees more than just an industry, giving voice to the larger cultural phenomenon fashion has become.

Breward's discerning view captures the glamorous world of Vogue and advertising; the relationship between fashion and film, and fashion as a business; and goes beyond the surface to consider individual interaction with fashion. How have ideas about hygiene and comfort influenced the direction of style? How does dress create identity and status? Framing details of dandies, flappers, and punks within a clear overview of their respective periods, Breward takes a second look and casts everyday wear in a much different light.

In addition to all the glitz and glamour, the book includes suggestions for further reading, a timeline marking important events in fashion, and a list of relevant museums and galleries. In all, it is the most valuable, accessible, and modern text on fashion today.
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  1. ISBN-10
    9780192840301
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0192840301
  3. Edition
    1st
  4. Publisher
    Oxford University Press
  5. Publication date
    June 26, 2003
  6. Part of series
    Oxford History of Art
  7. Language
    English
  8. Dimensions
    6.5 x 0.75 x 9.25 inches
  9. Print length
    272 pages
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"Christopher Breward is one of the most respected fashion scholars working today. This latest book provides an excellent introduction to the world of modern fashion."--Valerie Steele, chief curator and acting director, The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York

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150 years of fashion; from the earliest development of Haute Couture in 1850 up to the present day

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0192840304
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oxford University Press; 1st edition (June 26, 2003)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780192840301
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0192840301
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.45 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.5 x 0.75 x 9.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Jake DeBeliso
5.0 out of 5 stars Most useful recourse I’ve found for inspiration
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2017
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This book gave me so much detail on the history of fashion design. This new knowledge has inspired me to perfect my own marketing and design skills. The chapters are easy to read, and coincide with a detailed picture for most subjects to paint a picture for the reader.
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Hilgeebaby!
5.0 out of 5 stars Good kindle
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2017
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Good kindle, not many fashion history books about really. This a good one, I look at it on a repeat basis
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Jasmin
3.0 out of 5 stars meh! not for the average person
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2022
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subject is very dry. Not for the average person interested in fashion
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Ann Phelan
5.0 out of 5 stars Fashion Bliss
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2013
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According to my Art History college student, this is a bible of sorts. It's pretty large, chock full of fashion info and a great coffee table book. She loves it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2017
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Great book with great quality photos. The book was also in a good quality condition
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book!
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2010
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It is far deeper than the average history of fashion. Covers not only the main designers, but also fashion as an industry and its promotion and relation with mass culture.
Very informative, well written and thought provoking.
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Daniel
5.0 out of 5 stars Great information for anyone in the business. Photographers take note.
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2014
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Great information. Very useful for anyone in the business. A definite read for aspiring fashion photographers.

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Linda D. Kurtz
3.0 out of 5 stars Pretty basic yet it's a good price Thanks
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2018
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Pretty basic yet it's a good price Thanks!
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VickyV
5.0 out of 5 stars Needed for fashion
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 5, 2019
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Needed it for my daughters fashion course
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Alessio
5.0 out of 5 stars Ottimo libro di storia della moda!
Reviewed in Italy on November 7, 2019
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Libro in lingua, lettura interessante e non scontata. Ottimo per gli appassionati di storia della moda.
Spedizione nei tempi previsti, tutto in ordine.
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Jonathan Arnoux
4.0 out of 5 stars Really interesting
Reviewed in Canada on February 22, 2014
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It provides very interesting informations and facts and good analyses. It has a business-oriented view on fashion, which is useful to me. Great historic contextualization and anecdotes. Downside: lacks photos.
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Dano
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
Reviewed in Italy on October 22, 2017
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Amazing book, very well written with lots of images very good printed. Very interesting book. I will suggest to everyone who wants to start a path in fashion world.
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Miss El Gomery
1.0 out of 5 stars Amazon sent poor copy
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 18, 2013
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I ordered an array of books from Amazon, which all arrived in perfect condition except this one. It was bent and scratched on the back. This is not something you expect when you buy something that is suppose to be new.
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