1930s Fashion Sourcebook (Fashion Sourcebooks)
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The 1930s Fashion Sourcebook: A Stunning Visual Journey Through the Golden Age of Glamour
The 1930s was a decade marked by social and economic turbulence, but it also saw the emergence of the Golden Age of Glamour in fashion. This era witnessed the rise of new looks and trends, despite the uncertainty of the times. From the bias cut to the statement shoulder, the puff sleeve to the floor-length evening gown, the 1930s introduced iconic styles that continue to influence fashion today.
The “1930s Fashion Sourcebook” offers a stunning visual journey through this iconic decade. Packed with over 500 original photographs, illustrations, and sketches, this book is an essential guide for fashion historians, students, and vintage enthusiasts. The images have been carefully curated from popular fashion publications of the day, mail-order catalogues, and Hollywood studios, providing a comprehensive overview of the fashion trends of the 1930s.
Authored and edited by renowned design historian, Charlotte Fiell, and featuring an authoritative introduction by fashion historian Emmanuelle Dirix, this book also includes biographies of key designers and fashion houses of the period. From Hollywood flapper fashions to elegant fashion house illustrations, the “1930s Fashion Sourcebook” offers a comprehensive appraisal of the fashion trends that defined the era.
In addition to rediscovered images, the book also features seasonal fashions, daywear, outerwear, evening wear, and accessories, giving readers a complete understanding of the fashion landscape of the 1930s. With a focus on wartime and post-war glamour, the book covers lace evening gowns, tailored jackets, figure-sculpting undergarments, and more, providing a detailed look at the evolution of fashion during this transformative period.
This gorgeous coffee table book covers the 1930s fashion from silk dresses to t-bar shoes, cloche hats to elegantly casual sportswear worn by the Bright Young Things. It also features all the 1930s trends, including the bias cut, the statement shoulder, the puff sleeve, the tea dress, the fur shrug, and the floor-length evening gown. Additionally, the book includes original photographs and illustrations, providing a visual feast for fashion enthusiasts.
Published by Welbeck Publishing, the “1930s Fashion Sourcebook” is a hardcover book with 512 pages. It is a must-have for anyone with an interest in the history of fashion and the evolution of iconic styles. The ISBN-10 is 1787398897, and the ISBN-13 is 978-1787398894.
Whether you’re a fashion historian, student, or simply fascinated by the glamour of the 1930s, this book offers a captivating look at the fashion trends that defined an era. With its meticulous curation of images, insightful commentary, and comprehensive coverage of designers and fashion houses, the “1930s Fashion Sourcebook” is a valuable addition to any fashion enthusiast’s collection.
