FASHION: THE ULTIMATE HISTORY OF COSTUME (2nd REVISED EDITION) Expand

FASHION: THE ULTIMATE HISTORY OF COSTUME (2nd REVISED EDITION)

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From Prehistory to the Present Day
Stefanella sPOSITO

Fashion is one of the defining features of human evolution and culture. Spanning from the first civilizations to today’s most recent trends, this enlarged and updated edition of our ...
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Publishing date: 2024
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover
Size : 19,70 x 27,70 cm.
Pages: 288
ISBN/EAN: 9788417412678

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Fashion is one of the defining features of human evolution and culture. Spanning from the first civilizations to today’s most recent trends, this enlarged and updated edition of our bestseller analyses the importance and meaning of fashion via an in-depth approach and a rich selection of illustrations and photographs. It contains interpretative sketches and drawings of the clothes that feature in paintings and works of art to provide an overall perspective on and a comprehensive understanding of fashion. The lavish visuals, which many other titles in this field lack, truly bring the clothes and complements to life. In this book, the reader will discover the beauty and mystery of fashion throughout the ages, the roles it has played in society and the creativity and inventive power it has held throughout history.
Stefanella Sposito lives and works in Milan, where she teaches art history, costume history and textile technology. She is the author of critical essays and numerous articles published in art and fashion magazines such as Filoforme, Jacquard and Moodmagazine. She organizes seminars and conferences at the international level on fabric techniques and history as well as conducting research projects in these fields. Some of her designs have appeared in such magazines as Vogue Italia.