Fashion: The Twentieth Century
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Francois Baudot, PUBLISHER: Universe, A fashion statement itself about the period it covers, Fashion: The 20th Century profiles and celebrates in photos all of the preeminent fashion designers and the clothing they have created, from the rise of Chanel in the 's to Christian Dior's postwar "New Look," to the age of Versace and his fin de siecle contemporaries. In addition, this illuminating volume traces fashion's other driving forces-- the key figures, corporations, stores, newspapers, and fashion magazines and their influences. A comprehensive, visual sourcebook for anyone interested in fashion, this chic paperback book is a compact and stylish addition any coffee table or bookshelf. Francois Baudot is one of France's leading writers on fashion and style. The author of several books on fashion, including Chanel and Alaia in the Universe of Fashion series. Baudot is also a regular contributor to Elle and Elle Decoration. Featured designers include Chanel, Nina Ricci, Charles James, Gres, Pierre Cardin, Armani, Gucci, Prada, and many more.