The first edition of this book established itself as required reading for all those interested in the development of the fashion business. There are other books on contemporary dress; but this account gives particular weight to the commercial organization of the industry; from designer and textile manufacturer right through to the consumer. This completely revised edition brings the story up to the 1990s with new text; 280 illustrations and 16 color plates. Fashion in this century has ceased to be the private domain of the wealthy. The era when such names as Worth; Paquin and Sciaparelli could dominate has given way to one where style and look can be taken from a host of various sources: designers and manufacturers; department and chain stores; the boutiques or the streets. This established reference work looks behind the scenes for an understanding of the social; economic and technical changes that have caused this revolution. It is a story of fashion shocks: two world wars; the impact of new fibers and manufacturing techniques; and the succession of youth explosions: mini-skirts; punk and sportswear. The narrative is based on research into the history of couture houses; retailers and manufacturers and the authors experience and contact with the fashion business.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great read and informationBy Shirley Ann BrewerHave seen; " Art of the Gold Rush;" I have a copy myself and this purchase was for a friend.11 of 11 people found the following review helpful. Art of the Gold Rush - A Pictoral Time MachineBy FaustitoThe Art of the Gold Rush was written; I believe; as a companion to the art exhibit that toured the nation in commemoration of the Sesquicentennial of the gold discovery at Sutters Mill. To scholars of California history; the reproduced paintings and text in the book are worth more than all the Gold dredged out of Californias Motherlode. The images are stunning; depicting scenes of early California in the detailed; realistic style of the pre-impressionists. The paintings show us San Francisco as a bucolic village at the mouth of a beautiful bay. They also give us a clear; in-color idea of how the 49ers looked; what they wore; and how amazing a wilderness California was before it was logged and paved over. The text in the book is as riveting as the paintings it describes. The authors introduce each painting with a discussion of its historical context; a brief biography of the artist; and an analysis of the paitnings structure and use of color and symbolism. Even for someone who; like me; slept through art appreciation; the text is fascinating. In summary; if you are at all interested in California History; you will relish every page of this book.3 of 9 people found the following review helpful. A noteworthy observationBy A CustomerI found this book to contain a dry discussion of art during this time period. For someone who claims to have the expertise of a true connaisseur of art of this time period; the analysis of the purpose of mirgrating artists seems to remain too general to derive any real meaning. In the future I would suggest that you include the purspose of these geographically migrating artists in the text if it is to be as informational as claimed.
