The Complete Fashion Sourcebook: 2,000 Illustrations Charting 20th-Century Fashion

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Complete Fashion Sourcebook: 2,000 Illustrations Charting 20th-Century Fashion
Authors and Contributors      By (author) John Peacock
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:424
Dimensions(mm): Height 279,Width 203
ISBN/Barcode 9780500512760
ClassificationsDewey:391.00904
Audience
General
Illustrations With over 2000 illustrations

Publishing Details

Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd
Publication Date 19 September 2005
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This bumper edition combines all seven books in John Peacock's renowned Fashion Sourcebooks series, which charts in meticulous drawings the development of women's and men's clothing in the 20th century. It will become an indispensable part of the library of fashion students, historians and collectors, and is sure to provide inspiration to any designer or student working in the performing arts.

Author Biography

John Peacock was for many years senior costume designer for BBC Television in London. He has also worked as a fashion designer and as a lecturer in fashion history. Among his other books are 20th Century Fashion, 20th Century Jewelry, Costume 1066-1990s, Fashion Accessories, Men's Fashion and Chronicle of Western Costume, all published by Thames & Hudson.

Reviews

'A brilliant resource for designers, costume makers, dressmakers, and those interested in retro fashion' - Sewing World