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Berg Encyclopedia of World Dress and Fashion Vol 3: The United States and Canada

Hardback

Main Details

Title Berg Encyclopedia of World Dress and Fashion Vol 3: The United States and Canada
Authors and Contributors      Editor-in-chief Joanne B. Eicher
Edited by Joanne B. Eicher
Volume editor Phyllis G. Tortora
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:640
Dimensions(mm): Height 280,Width 210
Category/GenreHistory of fashion
World history
ISBN/Barcode 9781847883926
Audience
General
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations 342 bw illustrations

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint Berg Publishers
Publication Date 1 October 2011
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The United States and Canada provides a comprehensive overview of North American dress. This volume explores the region's varied terrains and climates and how they have contributed to the emergence of vastly different sartorial styles, from cowboy dress and blue jeans to snowgoggles and carnival costume. The splendid dress cultures and heritages of First Nation Peoples and African Americans are covered in depth, together with their influence on mainstream fashion. Hispanic and Jewish cultural traditions are also fully explored, while "Snapshots" provide briefer overviews of the dress practices of a surprising range of cultural and social groups in the region, from the Amish to drag queens. The importance of the North American fashion industry, both past and present, is highlighted, as are major influences that continue to shape trends worldwide, such as the Hollywood film industry and rock music.

Author Biography

EDITOR: Phyllis G. Tortora is a widely published author of textbooks, encyclopedias and reference works, and a specialist on textiles and historic costume. Her books include Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles, the Dictionary of Fashion, and Fairchild's Encyclopedia of Accessories. She is the co-author (with Keith Eubank) of Survey of Historic Costume: A History of Western Dress, and has contributed articles to Scribner's Encyclopedia of Clothing and Fashion. CONSULTANT EDITOR: Joseph D. Horse Capture is Associate Curator of the Department of African, Oceanic, and Native American Art at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts.