Costume Since 1945 : Historical Dress From Couture to Street Style

"Since the mid-20th century fashion has undergone phenomenal change at a rapid pace in the context of unprecedented social, political and cultural upheaval. This fully updated and expanded second edition of Costume Since 1945 brings this period to life through accessible, lively text and over 100 illustrations. From the austerity of the utility years to punk and protest to 21st century fast fashion and vintage style, the volume captures changes the mood and style of each era across street fashion, sportswear, formal wear from suits to couture gowns, underwear and nightclothes. Based on a wide range of sources, the author's illustrations offer engaging insights on fashion history as well as design inspiration. Written for students and scholars of costume design and fashion history, practitioners and anyone interested in historical dress, this book provides a unique perspective on fashion from a renowned international costume designer"-- Provided by publisher Foreword to the First Edition......Page 7 Preface to the Second Edition......Page 8 Introduction......Page 10 1 1945-50 Peace and the New Look......Page 13 2 1950-55 Paris rules......Page 33 3 1955-60 The rise of the teenager......Page 53 4 1960-65 The Kennedy years......Page 73 5 1965-70 Vietnam versus Flower Power......Page 91 6 1970-75 Retromania......Page 113 7 1975-80 Rise of the New Woman......Page 135 8 1980-85 Swing to the Right......Page 161 9 1985-90 Power dressing and the New Man......Page 181 10 1990-95 Pluralism......Page 205 11 1995-2000 Revivals and Casual Chic......Page 229 12 2000-2005 Transition and Complexity......Page 249 13 2005-Present Effortless and Easy......Page 265 POSTSCRIPT......Page 283 GLOSSARY......Page 284 BIBLIOGRAPHY......Page 287 INDEX......Page 288 Foreword to the first edition by Adrian Noble Preface to the second edition Introduction 1. 1945-50 Peace and the New Look 2. 1950-55 Paris Rules 3. 1955-60 The Rise of the Teenager 4. 1960-65 The Kennedy Years 5. 1965-70 Vietnam versus Flower Power 6. 1970-75 Retromania 7. 1975-80 The Rise of the New Woman 8. 1980-85 Swing to the Right 9. 1985-90 Power Dressing and the New Man 10. 1990-95 Pluralism 11. 1995-2000 Revivals and Casual Chic 12. 2000-05 Transition and Complexity 13. 2005-Present Effortless and Easy Postscript Glossary Bibliography Index.