1930s Fashion: The Definitive Sourcebook

1930s Fashion: The Definitive Sourcebook

<ul><li>Featuring 600 totally original, period photographs and illustrations completely redefining the appraisal of Thirties fashion</li><li>Inspiration for the vintage trend still dominating high streets and catwalks</li><li>Includes images of Hollywood stars as well as beautiful fashion plates from all the major fashion houses of the time</li><li>Contains biographies of renowned designers and fashion houses</li><li>Already received passionate widespread acclaim on a plethora of fashion/vintage blogs</li><li>Companion work to <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">1920s Fashion: The Definitive Sourcebook </em>ISBN 9781783130146 and <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">1940s Fashion: The Definitive Sourcebook </em>also by Emmanuelle Dirix and Charlotte Fiell</li></ul><p style="box-sizing: border-box; "><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">1930s Fashion </em></span>documents the season-by-season fashions of this remarkable decade with an impressive selection of original photographs, sketches and prints. An essential guide to Thirties fashion, this is a must-have handbook for fashion students as well as anyone interested in fashion or cultural history.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; ">Featuring elegant silk tea-dresses, tailored suits and draped furs, <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">1930s Fashion </em></span>reveals the incredible elegance of this era s fashions. Meanwhile, an authoritative introductory essay assesses the major themes within fashion during this period and presents its most notable designers. Giving a unique insight into the glamorous and opulent fashions of this fabulous bygone era, this book is not only a rich source of inspiration but also a significant and long-awaited reappraisal of Thirties fashion.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; ">Contents: Introduction by Emmanuelle Dirix; Catalogue section: Daywear; Outerwear; Eveningwear; Accessories; Other; End matter: Index; Biographies of designers.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; "><br /></p>