Vintage Details: A Fashion Sourcebook

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by Jeffrey Mayer, Basia Szkutnicka

Why we have selected this book:

A beautiful book with over 600 photographs illustrating details of garments of the 20th century. They are arranged thematically: collars, sleeves, pockets, fastenings etc. A splendid opportunity to take a closer look at elegant clothing, and learn the nuances of design, sewing and construction of clothing of past years.

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Description

Book Overview from the Publisher:

Vintage Details is a stunning collection of more than 600 beautifully photographed details from previously unseen 20th-century vintage clothing.

The images are arranged by detail: necklines; collars; sleeves; cuffs; pockets; fastenings and buttonholes; hems, darts, stitching and fitting devices; pleats, frills and flounces; embellishment; surface texture and print. Inner construction shots will also be included, along with images of the full garments providing context for the details shown.

Easy to navigate and packed full of inspirational images, this book will become an indispensable reference to vintage detailing for fashion design students and professionals.

Contents List:

Introduction • Visual Index • Necklines • Collars • Sleeves • Cuffs • Pockets • Fastenings & Buttonholes • Hems, Darts, Stitching & Fitting Details • Pleats, Frills & Flounces • Embellishment • Surface • Construction • Credits & Acknowledgements

This book is brought by Laurence King Publishing, ISBN 9781780677422

 

Additional information

Weight 1.97 kg
Dimensions 21 × 4 × 24.5 cm
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ISBN

9781780677422

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Pages

400

Illustrations

875

Format

Hardback

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