- Hardcover: 176 pages
- Publisher: BookSales Inc (Sep 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0785809635
- ISBN-13: 978-0785809630
- Product Dimensions: 16.5 x 15.7 x 0.5 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,631,941 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The story of fashion from the late 1930s into the advent of Dior's New Look. This covers the impact of World War II on style and utility clothing and features the work of the major influences of the time, Chanel, Beaton, Parkinson and Bacall.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
A very good introduction to the "New Look" with plenty of context
2 Nov 2008
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Nigel Cawthorne does a fine job here of introducing the general reader to the legendary fashion style known as the "New Look", with a mixture of text and numerous black-and-white and color illustrations, including drawings and period advertisements. In my opinion, the particular strength of the book is in the context that Cawthorne establishes for the development of the New Look, as he explains how the restrictive, often drab styles of the wartime years triggered the reaction that led to Christian Dior's lush, extravagant designs. Read this book in conjunction with the V&A Museum's 2007 volume _The Golden Age of Couture_ and Marie-France Pochna's biography _Christian Dior_.
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3 Oct 2008
Format:Hardcover
The purchase I made was everything listed when I bought it. It was in perfect conditon, and look forward to doing business with them in the future! Thank you!
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