Fashions of a Decade: The 1920s (Fashions of a Decade)

A decade-by-decade look at trends in twentieth-century fashion and the social and cultural events that influenced them, covering the years between 1920 and the 1990s, with original paintings, photographs, and illustrations of record jackets, advertisements, posters, and other memorabilia. [v. 1]. The 1920s / Jacqueline Herald -- [v. 2]. The 1930s / Maria Costantino -- [v. 3]. The 1940s / Patricia Baker -- [v. 4]. The 1950s / Patricia Baker -- [v. 5]. The 1960s / Yvonne Connikie -- [v. 6]. The 1970s / Jacqueline Herald -- [v. 7]. The 1980s / Vicky Carnegy -- [v. 8]. The 1990s / Anne McEvoy.

a Pictorial Survey Chronicling The International Fashions Of The 1960's.

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one In A Series Of Eight Books Updated And Revised, The 1960s Edition Follows Fashion Through That Decade, Juxtaposing Its Trends And Influences Alongside The Events Of The Day. The 1960s Is Characterized In The Introduction As A Shift From Middle Class Adult Standards To A Focus On Youth And Their Rising Freedoms. The Popular Culture Of Rock And Roll, Television, And Increasing Female Freedoms All Had Their Influence On The Fashions Of The Day. Subsequent Chapters Focus In More Detail On The Beatles And Mod Fashion, Flower Power, The Psychedelic Phenomenon, And The Overall Explosion Of Youth Culture. The Appealing Layout Utilizes Text, Outstanding Photos And Illustrations, And Boxed Highlights Designed To Grab Young Readers' Attention. The Text Is Comprehensive And Well Researched But Often Goes Into More Detail Than Necessary For The Intended Audience. The Wide Variety Of Illustrations May Help Keep Readers' Attention. A Chronology, Glossary, And An Index Are Included.

Fashions of a Decade is a new series packed with color illustrations, taking a fresh and exciting look at the most influential trends in twentieth-century fashion.

Each decade from the 1920s to the 1990s is covered by a separate book, lavishly illustrated with original paintings and contemporary photographs, record jackets, advertisements, posters, and more. The test and pictures place fashion in the context of contemporary culture, international events, and the relentless pace of social change.

Chronicles clothing trends of the 1940s and the influence of World War II on styles of dress, availability of many fabrics, and the new ideas of "designers at war."

Fashions of a Decade: The 1990s recounts the history of fashion as it threaded its way through this exciting era. From silk walking shorts to bike leathers to layered minidresses to stretch-velvet jump suits, the 1990s represented a period of fun, innovative clothing styles that could be sold at affordable prices for the average person. Perfect for fashion and history lovers alike, this revised, full-color volume covers everything readers would want to know about this fascinating topic. Contents......Page 6 Introduction......Page 7 1: Flappers......Page 29 2: The Perfect Gentleman......Page 33 3: Stars of Stage and Screen......Page 37 4: Chic Parisienne......Page 41 5: Tutmania and All That Jazz......Page 45 6: Skin Deep......Page 49 7: In Search of Sun and Sport......Page 51 8: Alternative Dressing......Page 57 Chronology......Page 61 Glossary......Page 63 Acknowledgments......Page 64 Index......Page 65 As the fabric of society changed, fashion took on a life of its own - exploding with new colors and trends - alongside the innovative rhythms and styles of jazz music. This work describes the clothes of the flappers of Jazz Age. It revisits an important part of social and cultural history. A decade-by-decade look at trends in twentieth-century fashion and the social and cultural events that influenced them, covering the 1950s, with original paintings, photographs, and illustrations of record jackets, advertisements, posters, and other memorabilia Chronicles trends in 1930s styles such as lower hemlines and broader shoulders; the introduction of synthetic fabrics; and new views of fitness, health, and personal beauty. Describes the fashions of the twentieth century and discusses the world events occurring during the time period that influenced them Surveys the fads, fashions, trends, and cultural and intellectual preoccupations of the self-satisfied, consumeristic 1950s. Surveys the fads, fashions, trends, and cultural and intellectual preoccupations of the comfortable, high-living 1920s. Surveys the fads, fashions, trends, and cultural and intellectual preoccupations of the comfortable, high-living 1930's Surveys the fads, fashions, trends, and cultural and intellectual preoccupations of the comfortable, high-living 1940's Surveys the fashions, trends, and cultural and intellectual preoccupations of the last decade of the twentieth century Describes the fashions of the 1930s and discusses the world events occurring during that time that influenced them Discusses how the fashions of the 1920s reflected the social, historical and cultural events of that decade Presents a pictorial survey chronicling the international clothing fashions of the 1960s. A pictorial survey chronicling the international clothing fashions of the 1980s. This is a pictorial survey chronicling the international fashions of the 1960s A pictorial survey chronicling the international fashions of the 1970's A pictorial survey chronicling the international fashions of the 1940's Documents the history of fashion of the postwar years