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One of the basic must-have items in any fashion researcher's library
I'd go so far, in fact, as to say that if you don't have _20,000 Years of Fashion_ in your library, or if you don't have ready access to a library that has this book, your credentials as a serious student of fashion would have to be called somewhat into question.This massive 440-page-plus tome could serve as a college text in costume history; and I make no doubt that, at some schools, it has filled just that role.Do bear in mind that this book covers fashion only up to about 1965 (that, however, may be no great hardship to those who believe that there hasn't really been any great couture since the last time Hubert de Givenchy designed something for Audrey Hepburn :) ). There is a truly staggering amount of illustrations in the book - over 1100, of which some 350 are full-color - and the array includes reproductions of many famous paintings and other artworks showcasing especially notable costumes.Every item of costume and couture is covered in detail, from head (hats) to feet (shoes) and in between.In contrast to some other pictorial works of fashion I've reviewed, there is a very extensive and detailed text, though, as another reviewer has noted, it was originally written in French and has been translated to English, with the possible loss of some nuances and idioms in the process.

Overall, I repeat my initial judgment: this is a mandatory item for anyone seriously interested in the history of costume to have in their library.

Essential Reference Book for any Costume Design Student
I would never have passed any of my Costume Design classes in college without this book and even now find it to be ridiculously useful when it comes to double-checking period dress I see in shows or movies.You wouldn't believe how many people get the costumes wrong!!!

Prepare to be WOWED!
I recently purchased 8 different books on the history of costume, and I am pleased to say that this book seems to be, by FAR, the best book, while also being the lowest priced work that I purchased!I purchased the books with the intention of using them to assist in dating eighteenth and nineteenth century portraits, and this book is PERFECT for the task.When you open this book and flip through the pages, you can't help but think that it is exactly what you were seeking.It is just bursting with text and images, all on quality glossy paper that makes the images easy to see.Many of the fashion books I have examined seemed to have either too much text at the expense of images, or too many images with no additional information to assist.This book offers substantial helpings of both!I have to disagree with the reviewers who say the text is hard to follow or that the pictures are too small.... The pictures are quite easy to see, and the only ones in black and white are of origiinal works thathappen to be in black and white, so I don't think this was a fair criticism.The text seems logically presented, with easy-to-follow section headings.I would never say that this book could serve as the "only" book you need if you are serious about obtaining specialist knowledge on the history of costume.However, I would certainly name it as the best "all-in-one" to start with.This book combines drawings of fashions, photographs of actual period clothing in museum settings, and plenty of examples of painted works depicting fashion trends.Being the critical person that I am, I cannot help but point out what I see as the one flaw:this book has extremely sparse information on military uniforms, so if you are interested in militaria you will need to seek a more specialized book.If you are interested in SEWING period clothing, I recommend Norah Waugh's works, "The Cut of Men's Clothing" and "The Cut of Women's Clothing".If you are interested in identifying period fashion trends, especially in small details such as accessories, hairstyles, buttons, etc. I HIGHLY recommend this book.I can honestly say that if it cost three times as much, I would still be recommending it as the best one I've seen yet.If it were an option, I wouldhave given this book SIX STARS!

A book for everyfashion history lover
I really debated between giving this 4 or 5 stars. This is a book I reference when I need a little more in-depth info about a certain period or style. As some of the other reviewers have said it is not an easy or engaging read. However, the text is very scholarly and deals a lot with political and economic factors that influenced the world of fashion (many books simply describe the developments in the garments without dealing much with the "why"). There are many images to show the progression of fashion changes and Boucher includes photos of extant garments (where possible), statues, accessories, etc. alongside reproductions of paintings. Each period is introduced by a general overview of the European world of the time (politics, economy, etc.) and then divided into sections such as Spanish Costume, or Military Costume. If you need a general overview of the complete history of (Western) fashion with a lot of scholarly text to back it up, look no further.

Good pictures, bad text
This book is a great source for pictures but the text is not as useful. It is more anthropological than historical and has been translated from French so is sometimes unclear. ... Read more

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French fashion designer Claude Montana played a key role in the fashions of the 1980s and 90s. All shoulder-pads, razor-sharp tailoring and strong silhouettes, the Claude Montana aesthetic is once more dominating the catwalks, and he has been cited as a important influence by many contemporary designers. Written with the full co-operation of Montana himself, and drawing extensively on his private archives, this book help us to understand the essential forces that have shaped Montana's work, with scores of catwalk images and reproductions of his sketches. ... Read more

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For courses in Fashion Design, Fashion/Costume History, Fashion Sketching/Illustration, and Theater Costuming. An Abridged History of World Costume and Fashion presents a comprehensive survey of dress from around the world including Asia, Africa, the Islamic Empire, and the Ancient Americas. This extensive study features descriptions and analysis of men's, women's and children's clothing, accessories, and cultural styles from prehistory into the twenty-first century. Lavishly illustrated, it features more than 1600 images--including over 100 in full color--and is a valuable resource for students of historical dress, fashion designers, theater costumers, textile researchers, costume collectors and curators, and anyone interest in clothing and style customs of the world. ... Read more

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This book does reproduce some wondrous shoes by top designers. But its focus lies outside the kingdom of fashion, in the lowly outpost of social history, where shoes generally appear only as modest, utilitarian artifacts. Here, the two worlds are shown to be intimately connected. Drawing on historical sources, paintings and prints, this volume explores how and why shoes or boots with high heels came into common use throughout the last five centuries. The result? A book on shoes unlike any other. It considers the function of high heels in daily life, in the production of class and gender, and in the staging of erotic fantasy, illustrated through stunning shoes from the collection of the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto. ... Read more

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hard to get, but not bad
Considering the specialization of the subject, it is well done.I would have liked more emphasis on the history of velvet, though.However, I think it is a good addition to the fiber enthusiast's collection.

If you love velvet...
Lots of detail and some fascinating details.

Fashions, furnishings and more
Lots of fun for the costume historian, and inspiring for any home sewer, this book shows velvets from about 1450 C.E. to the present and how they were used in fashion and interior decoration.There's also a nice section at the end on the techniques of weaving and dyeing.While the content is great, I do have some complaints about the quality of the book: the captions needed to be proofread, as there are a lot of misspellings and typos; and some of the color reproductions are just muddy enough that one cannot see clearly the details of the fashions.But I don't know of any other book like this one, so it gets my recommendation for costumers and fashion historians. ... Read more

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The Best Book I've found on this subject
If you're interested in fashion, fashion history, design history, pretty pictures of clothes, and/or how commerce and social values affect style, you must get this book. ... Read more

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Examines the history, manufacture, and care of American clothing from colonial times to the 1970s and discusses its relationship to the social milieu. ... Read more

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A super-pleasure to read!
The author writes with abundant passion, wit and wisdom about the subject of the female heroines of 20th Century Comics.As a self-confessed comic book geek, I thoroughly enjoyed the read and only found myself wishing that it had been published by a higher-end company that could have done it proper justice...complete with artwork (and some proper editing of typos!).

That did not, however, diminish the pleasure I took in remembering beloved old characters from my comic book reading days...and discovering some new ones.His social commentary and humor teemed in every chapter (although I felt it could have benefitted from some editorial combining...the last two chapters seemed like overkill and could have easily been combined into existing material).

All in all, a must-have for fans of the genre.

Interesting Survey of Women in the Superhero World
The thesis for "The Supergirls" is obvious; Mike Madrid explores the depiction of women in the superhero world, and as one might expect, he concludes that more often than not, they have been mistreated.The text is presented in a very accessible fashion that does not pre-suppose much familiarity with the characters and stories he cites throughout, though I do feel he should have done a clearer job explaining a few major industry-wide events.For the most part, the book is structures chronologically, beginning with the late 1930s/early 1940s, and concluding in the 21st Century.Wisely, though, Madrid has constructed each chapter around a theme specific to each era.This means that each chapter is, essentially, its own thesis essay within the frame of the overall book.

I do wish Madrid had been more specific in naming the creators and editors of the stories he referenced.Most citations simply lay the blame for mishandled characters at the feet of their publisher, but more often than not he doesn't even identify which publisher was responsible for a character's woes.Maybe it's just a by-product of earning my degree in history, but I felt this was relevant information that the reader shouldn't have to supplement on his or her own.After all, it was individual men and women who made the choices about the content of the issues that hit the stands; Madrid suggests by omission of their names that some faceless order simply decreed how things would go.

Also conspicuously absent are any insights from anyone within the industry.A spattering of quotes taken from previously published interviews appear, but it seems that either Madrid was uninterested in, or more likely unable to, interview anyone for the purpose of this book.It may not seem to matter, but it gives this the feel of one of those "unauthorized biographies," where the subject is not actively represented to defend against any accusations against it.

Madrid bandies about spoilers for characters's fates throughout.You may never have read a single comic book featuring Ms. Marvel, and while Madrid may rouse your interest, he will likely quash it by the book's end, because there's a sense there's nothing for you to find in the material itself that he hasn't already told you.So, while this is written with the non-enthusiast in mind, it rather perversely lessens the need some readers will feel to explore the subject material for themselves.

Finally, it's worth mentioning that Madrid's scope is largely confined to a few characters from the DC Comics and Marvel Comics rosters; indie characters are largely ignored.And, strangely, Madrid discusses Batman as much as, or more than, any other character throughout.Batwoman, Catwoman, Batgirl and Wonder Woman are all evaluated vis a vis their relationships with the Caped Crusader.Which, really, is ironic given that Madrid argues throughout that women characters have been unfairly defined by the sensibilities of their male creators for their male readership.

Fun and informative read!

"The Supergirls is a long overdue tribute to the fabulous fighting females whose beauty and bravery brighten the pages of your favorite comics."--Stan Lee

Well said, Mr. Lee.

I'll keep this short. This book was awesome. It's a well researched (very well researched) look at the comic book heroines from Day 1 to present day and how they fit into popular culture. It goes through costume changes, ideal/moral changes, the sexual revolution, you name it.

Did you know Wonder Woman had a bondage period? That Invisible Woman had 2 miss-carriages that changed the way she saw herself as a superhero?

If you're a comic book fan you should read this book. It's a great exploration into the journey of the "Supergirls" we know today. If you aren't... read it anyway.

Teriffic Book BUT.....
The author has done his homework and has a great feel for the comic books through the ages.

VERY disapointed to see no illustrations in the book. It's one thing to talk about Wonder Woman going from Bermuda Shorts to a thong. . . better to see it.

And would have been nice to see drawings of some of the more obscure characters in the book too to refresh my memory.

Highly recommended.

er...more girl power...
I really enjoyed Mike Madrid's overview of female superheroines, but i thought it really needed some illustrations to illuminate his points. I realise copyright would have been involved but It can't have been impossible. I just wanted pictures in my head of how the art styles, body types and especially the costumes had evolved over 60 years. All in all a great, quick read which makes me want to explore further... ... Read more

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Interesting!
As I finish this book, my head is fairly spinning. I'm left with the distinct impression that Zakim is a rather brilliant man; if the same can be said of his book, however, I am less certain.

Ready Made Democracy attempts to trace the development of the modern American capitalist society through a close examination of the men's ready-made clothing industry. In this respect, the book's subtitle, "A History of Men's Dress in the American Republic, 1760-1860, is distinctly misleading. More correct, I think, would be "A History of the American Republic in Men's Dress." The book looks at the difficulties American had in coming to terms with their country's rapidly changing identity. As Zakim writes at one point, "Clothing really did constitute a link between self and society." (125) The business suit represented, in its smart ubiquity, capitalism's promise of plenty and profit. At the same time, its sober monochromatic restraint affirmed the old republic morality. In this way, the crowds of identical men swarming Broadway each morning "constituted an industrial spectacle that brought social order to an otherwise disordered situation." (126)

Zakim argues that Americans struggled to come to terms with what their young country represented. Was it the abundance of the thousands of cheap, mass-produced items of clothing that poured out of East Coast cities-an abundance coming at the hands of the country's most exploited and unequally compensated workers? Zakim argues that Americans of the nineteenth century also struggled with this contradiction, wanting to restore the republican values of industry and equality represented by homespun, yet unwilling to give up the wealth and promise of capitalism. The conflict can also be seen in the concern over the plight of the waged seamstress, claimed at once by husbands and bourgeois women. Both were concerned with the breakdown of the gender roles of household industry, yet neither wanted to keep women from working. The contradiction of the early republican values and the crueler excitement of the capitalist system can be seen in the pioneers pouring into the western territories. For the first time, an abundance of cheap land and smaller lot sizes put the American yeoman ideal in the reach of most people. As professor Blackmar pointed out today, American cultural identity was very much still shaped by this agrarian ideal. Yet, as Zakim states, these new pioneers did not practice industry-in fact, the constituted on of the largest markets for ready-made clothing.

From the narrow slice of history that constitutes the nineteenth-century men's ready-made clothing industry, Zakim attempts to integrate economic, social, and cultural currents to present view of the early United States. In a large part, he succeeds. The picture he paints of a society deeply ambivalent about its own success and anxious about its repercussions is a compelling and convincing one. But in some ways, I think that Zakim is hampered by his own intelligence and politics. Looking at the clothing industry, Zakim burrows deeply into his topic, weaving a dense mass of interlinked ideas. He seems unwilling to let go of any one, even if it would make a clearer argument and allow his to pursue another idea more fully. His chapter on the seamstress is at once the books most interesting and its least compelling. The question of why the United States failed to form a real class consciousness is a huge one, and one that is not, in my opinion, satisfactorily resolved by attempting to psychoanalyze the wives of the middle class with little regard to primary sources, calling such charity hypocritical and "hackneyed." In the same way, it is somewhat shocking that an economic history which takes 1860 as its ending point contains little to no mention of the tensions leading to the outbreak of the Civil War, especially when those factors were so closely tied to the textile industry and cotton.

Perhaps I am being too harsh-but maybe that is a good thing. I really enjoyed reading this book. Its ideas were fascinating, provocative and fresh, if the organization was somewhat choppy and introverted. ... Read more

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5*****Pop-Up
This book is absolutely unbelievable.It was my first pop-up book and after purchasing this book I can't get enough pop-ups for my growing collection.If you're interested in fashion or just love to look at pretty books this is one for you.
Pop-up books are no longer just for children.I am constantly amazed at the workmanship that goes into one of these books.I never buy a used pop-up book, especially ones that say some of the pop-ups don't work.Then why buy it!Take my advice, buy this book and you'll be hooked on pop-ups too.I even bought pop-up Christmas cards this year and a 2006 calendar.Robert Sabuda is my all-time favorite pop-up artist.

Entertaining Education!
What a delightful book!The design engineers, who created this masterpiece, must be incredibly clever!This book is not only historically educational, it is fun.(Remember to be gentle--this is not for small children)

A(Fun!) Pop-Up Book For Grownups
I have always loved pop-up books and this one is no exception. Each page has an interesting new surprize. The illustrations are bright and well-rendered. The only quibble I have is that the ladies are a bit tricky to set up. In other words,be gentle or you might rip them a tiny bit(yes,it happened to me.) This book would make a lovely gift for anyone who enjoys fashion and or novelty books..

Nice, but with problems.
This book contains seven spreads:
-Egypt
-The Court of Elizabeth I
-The Court of Marie Antoinette
-At the Opera
-The Art of the Kimono
-Coco Chanel: Liberating the Ladies
-Fashion as Art

My favorites are the kimono and art(Mariano Fortuny and Issey Miyake) spreads. I really love the Fotuny paper doll in her Delphos gown and loose fittingcloak, despite their being less than well rendered.

As a pop-up collector and hobbyist, I'm disappointed with this book. Though a great subject, the form and function of the pop-ups don't mesh well for me. There's an assortment of pull tabs, lift the the flaps, accordion fold outs and free standing pop ups that can be totally detached from the book. The many movable items are well organized by theme, but the parts are always catching on each other. I also had some troublesecuring the freestanding stuff back into the bookbecause it's not immediately obvious how the tabs and slots work with each other. For the price, I think the illustrations could have been better looking. In the end, the mish mash of the contents andsometimes ugly illustrations killed this book for me. I didn't hate it enough to go through the trouble of returning it, but it sits in its plastic wrapper collecting dust.

Paper dresses to make us dream
Belgian artist Isabelle de Borchgrave has made an amazing lifesize collection of period paper dresses which have been exhibited all over the world. Silks, brocades, taffetas and lace are recreated by painting on various types of paper. In this wonderfull popp-up book, some of the costumes come alive. Wonderful little details will enchant young girls, such as beautiful lace collars which unfold,a fan you can actually use, bags which open to reveal charming secrets and a model which steps out of the book onto the catwalk. A wonderful gift, full of inspiration and creativity. ... Read more

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An essential element of fashionable dress from the Renaissance into the twentieth century, the corset has been viewed not only as an object of eroticism but also as an instrument of torture and subjugation. This lavishly illustrated book explores the cultural history of the corset. ... Read more

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Excelent
This is the best book on corsets I have ever read. It is a fascinating look at not only the history of the corset itself but also the history of the people who wore them.

the corset
This book was beautifully put together and extremely informative about the beginnings of the corset. If you're interested in corsetry, knowing where it came from and how it has evolved through the centuries is almost paramount in discovering what styles you like best!! I give it 2 thumbs up!!!

amazing
This is a very pretty book with great photo's and information. I have had people already try to take it to read but i'm not lending this one out just yet. Love the book.

Smart, beautiful, and interesting
Steele's books all feature informative text and beautiful pictures. In "The Corset", she discusses this mysterious undergarment and dispels myths, explains sociological and feminist aspects of it, and looks at controversies surrounding it throughout time.

Steele discusses fashion from so many perspectives: class, gender, art, sexuality, medical, historical, and anthropological, and she does so with insight and clarity. Tracing its antecedents and moving to contemporary times, Steele outlines its influences on fashion and society.

For anyone interested in deeply understanding this beautiful and controversial garment, Steele is the author to read. She merges the world of fashion with academia. This book is fascinating and insightful!

The ins and outs of corsetry.
A great history of the corset, for both men and women.A must read for anyone interested in the history of costume. ... Read more

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Forty-five carefully researched illustrations present an exciting panorama of more than 150 years of European-inspired fashions, accurately depicting 17th-century Puritans, an indentured servant, an English officer and his lady, pirates dressed in latest fashions acquired as booty, a colonial merchant’s family of the mid-1700s, and more. Garments provide a good indication of class and rank—from simple woolen trousers, muslin shirts and cotton dresses for country people, laborers and artisans to gowns of satin and brocade for ladies of wealthand waistcoats and silken breeches for well-to-do townsmen and military officials. Descriptive captions.
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Good Review
It is a great book. I have many other books my this author and we all love them! Its a great buy!

Lovely and accurate!
This is an excellent panorama of costumes representing Colonial and Early American Fashions, including nobility, servant, officer, pirate and more. The detail is beautiful, and careful research is obvious here. Tom Tierney can do no wrong!

For classroom use, homeschoolers, or adults fascinated with the everyday details of people's lives throughout history, I strongly recommend this book. Beautiful!

Interesting and fun
This book is great, not only for the detail of the dresses and costumes, but for the variety of outfits portrayed. I was expecting a lot of dresses, like you would see in Colonial Williamsburg, perhaps. Dress in the English style. But there are quite a few pictures of other colonial dress. There is a Scottish couple, Dutch fashions, and a drawing of Swiss immigrants. Very educational, as we tend to think only of English colonists during this time period. ... Read more

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The History of World Costume and Fashion presents a comprehensive survey of dress from around the world including Asia, Africa, the Islamic Empire, and the Ancient Americas. This extensive study features descriptions and analysis of men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, accessories, and cultural styles from prehistory into the twenty-first century. Lavishly illustrated, it features more than 1600 images—including over 100 in full color- and is a valuable resource for fashion designers, theater costumers, textile researchers, costume collectors and curators, and anyone interest in clothing and style customs of the world. ... Read more

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Concise and very readable
As Dr. Joanne Eicher notes in the foreword to this textbook, "Daniel Delis Hill's goal to write a WORLD history of costume has been accomplished." This is an ambitious work of more than 800 pages, covering such diverse regions and cultures as Japan, China, India, Africa, the Islamic empire, and the ancient Americas.

In the areas of Western dress history that are more familiar to those of us in the field, Hill has meticulously presented the wide range of garment categories for women, men, and children beyond the usual assortment of surface styles, which include segments for outerwear, active sportswear, underwear, swimwear, hats, footwear, jewelry, accessories, and even grooming.

Equally important is Hill's examination of the many socioeconomic and cultural influences that affected the dress of each era - everything from the intent of ancient Greek public male nudity to modern Islamic hijab.

The 1700 illustrations are an invaluable resource not only for dress historians, but also fashion designers, costumers, history reseachers, and indeed, anyone interested in the topic. In addition to a wealth of primary source images, a number of line drawings that show garment constructions or the step-by-step methods of dress are especially helpful, ranging from the ancient Roman toga to the modern Indian sari.

The extensive bibliography (a valuable reference in itself) is evidence of the significant amount of research and scholarship that went into this study. Hill's narrative style of writing is clear, concise and very readable.

truly world fashion
I haven't seen the book yet, but the description and Table of Contents on the publisher's Web site indicates that this will be a comprehensive book of world fashion history -- with chapters on Asian fashion, which are usually not found in books on world costume.

Mr. Hill has written several other books, which are highly rated by customers.

I plan to update this review when I receive the book. ... Read more

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Fascinating, comprehensive reference work—lavishly illustrated—provides biographical/career data for major American, British and French designers since 1909: Theoni V. Aldredge (The Great Gatsby), Edith Head, (The Greatest Show on Earth), Orry-Kelly (An American in Paris), Irene Sharaff (Funny Girl) and many others. Updated to 1988, with over 400 new film credits. 177 illus.; invaluable index of 6,000 film titles, much more.
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An excellent guide to b&w film costume designers
This book is full of information about an astonishing selection of film costume designers.
An absolute gem of a book, i recommend it to anyone interested in costume and glamour.

Fabulous photos
This book is exactly what I had hoped for.Tons of great photos and information about the costume designers of the Golden Age of Hollywood.
Every page is packed full of images and text that really show you what all 157 of these designers were all about.Love this book.Great source for costume design inspiration.

Great photos, but.....
While the photos are beautiful, the book was rather disapointing to me. First, as one other reviewer pointed out, it is not really a history or discussion. It is a list.... a lengthy list of names, with a paragraph or two for each designer, followed by another list of their films. This list is sometimes lengthy and sometimes only 1 or 2 films. Very British in the selections, too, since the editor was British. Second, it was published quite a while ago (Originally published in 1987, corrected and updated in 1991....though what motivated them to omit major designers like Motley at that point is very unclear.) and it does not even have an epilogue to bring us closer to the present. But I should have caught that it was a Dover publication. Otherwise I would have known that it was published 'as is' or more accurately 'as it was' at that time. Fine for some things, but a disappointment here. However, the phots are super, and for the most part extremely sharp, clear images.

Very Good
This book is basically an ancyclopedia of costume designers, their films and the dates.
The author did a magnificent research being this probably the first book written on the subject but it's definitely not a book "to read" (only the preface and introduction have some very interesting and "readable" data) as the book in itself is just a succession of names, dates and movie tittles.
It's a reference book.
The pictures though are really good.

Nice book describing famous Fashion (movie) Designers up to 1988

Good book! Lots of black-n-white photos of famous movie stars wearing wonderful designer fashions!

This book was originally written in 1988,thus,the 157 famous Hollywood Fashion Designers listed in this book are all here --- from the very beginning of Hollywood's Fashion movie Era , and then all the way up to 1988.

(NOTE: The reason the copyright on this book is 1991, is because the author added an information page in 1991. However, this book was really written in the 1980's).

Anyhow, this book lists all the Academy Award Fashion winners and also all British Award Fashion winners (in regards to Hollywood FASHIONS), from the late 1800's up until 1988!
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dated, but a classic
This book is worth the effort of searching out a copy, and paying double, triple or beyond the orignial price.It's a wonderful reference work for those interested in recreating the look of historic costume, or ethnic dress from 100 years ago.

Each garment is shown in a watercolir line-drawing illustration, most of the time accompanied by a rendering that shows the number and shape of various pattern pieces needed to construct the garment.

I did find that there is a stronger emphasis in Eastern European garments than I found totally interesting. But by and large, this is a treasure.

I did note one anachronism and one inaccuracy.Native Americans are here--in this book put together before 1945--are here listed as ``Red Indians.'' And the famed woven Chilkoot dance blankets of British Columbia are described as appliqued rather than woven.But all in all, this book will have pride of place on my costume-making reference shelf. ... Read more

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Perfect gift for my fashion-minded daughter
My daughter is a fashion designer who also collects books on the subject. This makes for an easy gift idea each birthday. I always aim to purchase books that are visually pleasing ... with stunning photography in a well designed format, beautifully printed on quality paper. This book met those criteria and presented an interesting point of view that enhances her collection nicely. I must admit that I did not spend a great deal of time reading the content, and I have not discussed it with the recipient since. I can say that when she opened her gift, she was very pleased and fascinated with the subject matter. She also agreed that the book is a lovely piece of art, very suitable for display. I am very pleased with the purchase!

Wonderful book
If you love fashion world, models and photography this is your book. Wonderful pictures of the best photographers and the main models through the fashion history. You won't regret it!

LOVED IT!
BUY THIS BOOK even if you did not have the opportunity to see the exhibit in New York.It is a trip down memory lane for those of us who adore fashion and appreciate the stellar models.I grew up with most of these girls!

iconic review for the millenials
The Model as Muse is simply a must-have encyclopedia couture. Whether you are from the generation of Baby Boomers, the Generation X or the Millennials... this book will provide you with an in-depth overview of the past, the present and interesting theories and perspectives for you to form your own views of the fashion and the design world.

THIS BOOK IS EXCELLENT!

Fashionable as it may sound... The Model as Muse certainly captures everything you need to know about the models and the world of fashion. Yohannan certainly proved to us as being the pioneer in hybrid fashion and intellectual analysis with this fantastic docu-literary of everything from photographers and their photographs, models and their lives, designers and their creations, and a surprisingly, a fresh, yet intellectual and contemporary analysis of what you need to know to speak intelligently about this industry.

If you are an outsider and you see the fashion industry as shallow then you must read this book! If you are an insider and if you think you know it all, then you must read every pages of this book as it will share with you the intricate details of the foundation of fashion 101. The writing is superb and very Vogue, styled with a hint of academia.

It is an excellent Muse for all of us who constantly seek everyday inspiration.

PS: It is also a great gift for any Lindsay Lohan fans who love the Devil Wears Prada and listen to Madonna and read Vogue... and think that is all to know to speak intelligently about fashion. Be-Muse yourself with this book and you will actually learn something! ... Read more