How to read a suit. A guide to changing men's fashion from the Baroque era to the present day

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How to read a suit. A guide to changing men's fashion from the Baroque era to the present day

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A new book from fashion historian and bestselling author of How to Read a Dress, Lydia Edwards, is the definitive guide to the evolution of men's fashion and suiting over four centuries. The book will be an ideal guide for those who want to learn how to distinguish a Chesterfield coat from an Ulster coat; understand the styles of dandy and teddy boy; understand the difference between a caftan, tailcoat and tuxedo. You will learn how garments were designed and what inspired their creators at different times. Get acquainted with how the style, cut and decoration changed in accordance with the occasion, class, age and social status of the owner. The accompanying text will briefly introduce you to the historical context of each era, and selected portraits, rare photographs, museum exhibits and promotional materials will illustrate a particular style with maximum vividness, taking you back to the distant past.
The book will equip everyone who is interested in the history of fashion with all the necessary information to learn how to “read” men's suits. It will also be useful for fashion designers who can be inspired by dozens of exquisite outfits and, perhaps, adapt them in their new collections.

Barcode: 9785041785567 SKU: 70177721 Category:
Publication language: Russian

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