Book Description
The intricacies of 20th-century fashion are revealed through a range of techniques, from metallic raised embroidery by Schiaparelli and studwork by Katherine Hamlett to the softer fathers, pleats and bows by designers such as Balmain, Zandra Rhodes and Yuki. Sequins, elaborate lace, feathers and delightfully witty buttons complete the picture, while exquisite construction is revealed through pockets, seams and overstitching.
Outstanding photography brings the fabric and effects to life while each detail is accompanied by a clear line drawing showing the garment as a whole. This is an innovative approach to fashion publishing which has been successfully applied to historical fashion in a companion volume, Historical Fashion in Detail, launched alongside this reissue.
