Paris fashion : a cultural history
by Steele, Valerie.
Edition statement:2nd ed., rev. and updated. Published by : Berg, (Oxford ; | New York :) Physical details: viii, 327 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. ISBN:1859739733 (pbk.). Year: 1998| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Books
|
Pearl Academy Delhi | 391.009 STE (Browse shelf) | Available | NA9165 |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 309-317) and index.
Paris has been the international capital of style for three hundred years. Although challenged by other fashion cities such as Milan, London and New York, Paris remains special. This fascinating book shows that the strength of the French fashion industry rests on the depth and sophistication of its fashion culture. Revised and updated, Paris Fashion is reprinted here in paperback for the first time. More than just a history of famous designers and changing styles, the book is about fashion as a cultural ideal and a social phenomenon. By focusing on a 'case study' of Paris, Steele
There are no comments on this title.