1920s Fashion: The Definitive Sourcebook

Exploring the styles and designers of the Jazz Age

Charlotte Fiell author Emmanuelle Dirix editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Headline Publishing Group

Published:14th Oct '21

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This comprehensive sourcebook explores the vibrant fashion of the 1920s, showcasing original photographs and key designers. 1920s Fashion: The Definitive Sourcebook is essential for enthusiasts.

This sourcebook provides a comprehensive look at the fashion of the 1920s Jazz Age, featuring over 500 original photographs and prints. It delves into the season-by-season styles that defined the era, showcasing the innovative designs that emerged during this vibrant decade. With detailed analyses and biographies of key designers and fashion houses, the book serves as an invaluable resource for those interested in the evolution of fashion during this transformative period.

The 1920s was a time of significant social change, which is vividly reflected in its groundbreaking fashions. From the daring elegance of the 'New Woman' to the introduction of never-before-seen silhouettes, the trends of the Roaring Twenties continue to inspire and captivate audiences a century later. This sourcebook not only documents the styles but also explores the cultural context that influenced them, making it a rich narrative of fashion history.

Authored and edited by renowned design historian Charlotte Fiell, 1920s Fashion: The Definitive Sourcebook features an authoritative introduction by fashion historian Emmanuelle Dirix. This essential handbook is perfect for fashion historians, students, and vintage enthusiasts alike, offering a deep dive into the alluring world of 1920s fashion and its lasting impact on contemporary style.

'There isn't a more comprehensive source to Twenties fashion that I can think of ... An absolute must for anyone interested in Twenties fashion or art deco' * Style High Club *
'A source of all the styles, colours, shapes, and silhouettes of the Golden Twenties' * Vogue (Germany) *

ISBN: 9781787398870

Dimensions: 240mm x 194mm x 46mm

Weight: 1600g

512 pages