Fashion

by Christopher Breward

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0192840304
• ISBN13: 9780192840301
• Release Date: June 2003
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.5" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Wonderful book!

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.

Excellent Resource

Fashion Primer for the serious student/follower of womens couture, costume design, and ready to wear. Concise and informative.