The most ambitious and comprehensive book on women´s vintage fashion ever published, featuring over 1,000 garments dating from the 1920s to the 1980s. This is not just another history of fashion: it is a survey of how fashion past continues to inspire fashion present.

It features over 1,000 stand-out pieces, together with over 300 contextual illustrations, dating from the 1920s to the 1980s, including many icons of vintage fashion, from Marilyn Monroe´s bra to the Ossie Clark dress made so famous by David Hockney´s painting. Each garment is explored from the viewpoint of the contemporary fashionista looking to build a vintage wardrobe.

The book is organized into three main sections. 'Decades' explores the shapes and fabrics that define the look of each period. 'Elements' explores the individual components of a vintage look, everything from hat to shoes. 'Hallmarks' explores fashion´s perennial themes, from florals to the ever-popular Little Black Dress.

Finally, a reference section includes invaluable practical advice for fans and collectors of vintage.


Format Häftad Omfång 432 sidor Språk Engelska Förlag Thames & Hudson Ltd Utgivningsdatum 2023-07-13 ISBN 9780500297209