





Costume and Fashion: World of Art
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From the momentus invention of the needle some 40,000 years ago to the development of blue denim, from Neolithic weavers to the biggest names in the fashion industry today this classic guide covers the landmarks of costume history, the forms and materials used through the ages, the underlying motives of fashion and the ways in which clothes have been used to protect, to express identity, and to attract or to influence others. This sixth edition features a new foreword and concluding chapter by Amy de la Haye. The book is brought right up to date with a discussion about the major political shifts within the fashion industry, highlighting how it has responded to issues surrounding racism and sexism; LGBTQI rights; mental health awareness; body and age diversity and global sustainability.
Author/Artist/Designer
James Laver (Author), Amy de La Haye (Editor), Andrew Tucker (Editor)Pages
320 pages
Dimensions
15.2cm x 2.3cm x 21.3cm
ISBN
9780500204498
Product code
160705
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