A Decade of French Fashion, 1929-1938
Title | A Decade of French Fashion, 1929-1938 PDF eBook |
Author | Mary Carolyn Waldrep |
Publisher | Courier Dover Publications |
Pages | 114 |
Release | 2015-07-20 |
Genre | Design |
ISBN | 048680593X |
"A well-illustrated survey of style. Chock full of detailed, quality illustrations accompanied by brief descriptions. A worthy offering. Nostalgic types who enjoy perusing vintage catalogs and clip art books will find much to savor here. This practical resource is sure to provide inspiration for artists and fashion designers. Five stars." — biblio-filer In addition to a world-wide depression and the rise of Fascism throughout Europe, the years between 1929 and 1938 witnessed dramatic changes in women's fashion. With the turning of the decade, the free and easy fashions of the Roaring Twenties shifted to a softer, more conservative look, with an emphasis on curves rather than angles. Hemlines plummeted almost overnight and did not begin to rise until mid-decade. These selections from full-color French catalogs produced for the international market from 1929 through 1938 document the changes in fashion from the time of the stock market crash to the dawn of World War II. More than 100 images of day and evening wear illustrate the movement from flapper fashions to a more austere look. Fashion designers, costume historians, costumers, and anyone who loves fashion will treasure this richly illustrated survey. "A must for anyone interested in fashion and costume, this book offers exactly what the title suggests — a decade of French fashion, portrayed in beautiful illustrations from contemporary catalogues. A joy to read and savor." — newbooks magazine "This is a book to read and time and time again, each new viewing helping further details —from button placements to hemline shapes — to present themselves to you, the reader, as you soak up and savor the supreme elegance that was 1930s fashion for those with the means to buy from the best that France had to offer." — Chronically Vintage
Fashions of the Thirties
Title | Fashions of the Thirties PDF eBook |
Author | Carol Belanger Grafton |
Publisher | Courier Corporation |
Pages | 66 |
Release | 1993-01-01 |
Genre | Design |
ISBN | 0486275809 |
From rare issues of the Fashion Service Review: 476 sharply detailed, easy-to-reproduce spots of authentic period apparel for men, women and children. Suits, dresses, coats, hats, shoes, neckties, swimwear, tuxedos and evening gowns, fur stoles, sweaters, pajamas, gloves, handbags, jewelry, undergarments, and much more.
French Fashion Illustrations of the Twenties
Title | French Fashion Illustrations of the Twenties PDF eBook |
Author | Carol Belanger Grafton |
Publisher | Courier Corporation |
Pages | 100 |
Release | 1987-01-01 |
Genre | Design |
ISBN | 0486254585 |
Women's fashions of the 1920s continue to fascinate artists, couturiers, and students of fashion, who will welcome this treasury of French designs from that dazzling era. Carefully selected from rare issues of the famed French periodical "La Vie Parisienne, "over 630 royalty-free illustrations comprise a pictorial display of sophisticated couture embodying the seductive chic of the liberated woman. Drawn with wit, flair, and charm, the line cuts depict slinky beauties in an immense variety of gowns, dresses, coats, suits, beachwear, lounging suits, capes, and other outfits. Carefully reproduced, these stylish representations lend themselves perfectly to graphic projects calling for sophistication and feminine charm. Moreover, this inexpensive compilation presents a valuable and authentic record of French fashion from 1918 to 1928. Dover (1987) original publication.
Drawings and Plans of Frank Lloyd Wright
Title | Drawings and Plans of Frank Lloyd Wright PDF eBook |
Author | Frank Lloyd Wright |
Publisher | Courier Corporation |
Pages | 116 |
Release | 2012-10-16 |
Genre | Architecture |
ISBN | 048613234X |
Complete Wasmuth drawings, reproduced from a rare 1910 edition, feature Wright's early experiments in organic design. Includes 100 plates of public and private buildings from Oak Park period, plus Wright's Introduction and annotations.
Fashions of a Decade: The 1930s
Title | Fashions of a Decade: The 1930s PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | |
Release | 2007 |
Genre | Clothing and dress |
ISBN |
Classic French Fashions of the Twenties
Title | Classic French Fashions of the Twenties PDF eBook |
Author | Atelier Bachwitz |
Publisher | Courier Corporation |
Pages | 114 |
Release | 2012-01-01 |
Genre | Design |
ISBN | 0486489434 |
This fine reproduction of a 1929 French catalog features fashions for all occasions, with 54 full-page color plates that showcase everything from chiffon promenade dresses to a white alpaca jumper and a silk-and-lace evening gown. A rare resource of authentic period styles for designers, costume historians, and collectors of vintage apparel.
Dress Cutting
Title | Dress Cutting PDF eBook |
Author | Margaret C. Ralston |
Publisher | Bramcost Publications |
Pages | 70 |
Release | 2008-01-01 |
Genre | Dressmaking |
ISBN | 9781934268858 |