Fashion Sourcebook 1920s Softcover
Author: Emmanuelle Dirix, Charlotte Fiell
Publisher: Goodman / Fiell Publishing, 2011
ISBN: 9781906863487
pages 575
Focusing on the Art Deco period with its beautiful beaded dresses, cloche hats and strappy shoes worn by the fashionable flappers and "the bright young things" of the time. The Fashion Sourcebook - 1920s- is a substantial reference book filled with drawings (from period magazines and catalogs) and photos.
This book shows the sleek boyish looks in classically tailored suits to the robe de style of the mid 20s with their full skirts and drop waists. This is a must have for any student searching for a good basic understanding of the female 1920s fashion design aesthic.
Charlotte Fiell is a leading design historian who has written numerous bestselling books on all aspects of design. She studied at the British Institute in Florence, Camberwell College of Arts in London, and later trained at Sotheby's Institute, also in London.
Emmanuelle Dirix is a highly regarded fashion historian and curator. She lectures on Critical and Historical studies at Winchester School of Art, Central Saint Martins, the Royal College of Art and the Antwerp Fashion Academy.
First Edition Softcover book is in excellent condition RARE
