Fashion Plates: 1950-1970

by Constance Korosec

Overview

Here is a look at some typical and some extraordinary clothing of mid-century. Whether by well-known or unrecognized designers, all are well-designed and well-constructed. Each of the nearly 500 photographs was taken outdoors against a landscape showing the season. With close-ups of fabrics and labels, detailed captions, a fashion timeline with historic context, and a value guide, this book will be an exciting addition to any library and a must for anyone interested in great fashion design and/or the period.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780764304385
Publisher:	Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Publication date:	04/22/1998
Series:	A Schiffer Design Book Ser.
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Both Leslie Piña, Ph.D., and Constance Korosec are well-known authorities on fashion and textiles, co-authoring numerous books on twentieth-century decorative arts and design, including **Fashion Plates: 1950-1970, Fashion Fabrics: 1960s, Synthetic '70s: Fabric of the Decade**, and **Beads in Fashion 1900-2000**. Dr. Piña and Ms. Korosec work as professors at Ursuline College in Pepper Pike, Ohio.