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OverviewWhat would you have worn if you lived during the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s? It depends on who you were! For 1930s high fashion, nothing beat Coco Chanel's women's suit--a slim, straight skirt with a matching boxy jacket. And for a classy evening, men donned black tuxedos and velvet smoking jackets. Read more about depression era and wartime fashions--from the form-fitting little black dress to polo shirts, stylish snoods, and chic chignons--in this fascinating book! Full Product DetailsAuthor: Alison Marie BehnkePublisher: Twenty-First Century Books (Tm) Imprint: Twenty-First Century Books (Tm) Volume: ALISON MAR Dimensions: Width: 20.60cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 0.408kg ISBN: 9780761358923ISBN 10: 0761358927 Pages: 64 Publication Date: 01 August 2011 Recommended Age: From 11 to 12 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsThis series documents women's and men's clothing, hairstyles and accessories, designers, and inventions of the different periods. Well-researched texts provide clear explanations of the ways important historical events, people, and technology of the times influenced how clothes were designed, made, purchased, and worn. Numerous archival photos and entertaining sidebars contribute to a lively read. --The Horn Book Guide --Journal These well-written and appealing books place clothing and fashion, from underwear to headgear, in the larger context of American history, emphasizing that for most of our past, clothing signified status and reinforced societal roles, especially for women. The series includes information about the clothing of many groups, notably Native Americans, African Americans, soldiers, and children. It also discusses regional and ethnic differences in dress and traces how clothing styles and forms reflected changes in society. Large, attractive period illustrations and color and archival photos and boxed quotes enhance the texts. This series is certain to draw both researchers and browsers. --School Library Journal, Series Made Simple --Journal This series, a history of fashion in the United States, is more than a simple account of fashion during particular eras. A variety of interesting aspects are examined, such as the ever-present influence of Europe on American tastes and how wars affected fashions. Techniques and technology used in making clothes and accessories are included. Fashions for women, men, and children are all part of the story, as are hairstyles and facial hair. In addition to the vivid photographs and illustrations, primary sources such as journal entries, letters, and catalog pages are found. The volumes are interesting and easy to read, although the subject matter might limit use. --Library Media Connection --Journal This entry in the Dressing a Nation: The History of U.S. Fashion series covers a time of rapid change in the American fashion industry, from an era of frugal thriftiness necessary in the face of the Great Depression and WWII to one informed by a brand-new youth culture, movie stars, and post-war leisure time. The book has five sections: Women's Everyday wear, Women's Haute Couture, Men's Clothing, Hairstyles and Accessories, and finally, Designers, Photographers, and Models. There's plenty for fashion-savvy readers to digest. This is the time frame in which famous names--Yves Saint Laurent, Givenchy, Lacoste--are sure to ring out to young fashionistas. The book's sharp, bold, rather tidy design features eye-catching art from the period. Zoot suits, poodle skirts, and bikinis as well as pervasive use of the zipper are explored as turning points in American ready-to-wear clothing. This engaging title is topped off by a lengthy bibliography and further reading section for true fashion devotees. --Booklist --Journal These well-written and appealing books place clothing and fashion, from underwear to headgear, in the larger context of American history, emphasizing that for most of our past, clothing signified status and reinforced societal roles, especially for women. The series includes information about the clothing of many groups, notably Native Americans, African Americans, soldiers, and children. It also discusses regional and ethnic differences in dress and traces how clothing styles and forms reflected changes in society. Large, attractive period illustrations and color and archival photos and boxed quotes enhance the texts. This series is certain to draw both researchers and browsers. --School Library Journal, Series Made Simple --Journal This series, a history of fashion in the United States, is more than a simple account of fashion during particular eras. A variety of interesting aspects are examined, such as the ever-present influence of Europe on American tastes and how wars affected fashions. Techniques and technology used in making clothes and accessories are included. Fashions for women, men, and children are all part of the story, as are hairstyles and facial hair. In addition to the vivid photographs and illustrations, primary sources such as journal entries, letters, and catalog pages are found. The volumes are interesting and easy to read, although the subject matter might limit use. --Library Media Connection --Journal This series documents women's and men's clothing, hairstyles and accessories, designers, and inventions of the different periods. Well-researched texts provide clear explanations of the ways important historical events, people, and technology of the times influenced how clothes were designed, made, purchased, and worn. Numerous archival photos and entertaining sidebars contribute to a lively read. --The Horn Book Guide --Journal This entry in the Dressing a Nation: The History of U.S. Fashion series covers a time of rapid change in the American fashion industry, from an era of frugal thriftiness necessary in the face of the Great Depression and WWII to one informed by a brand-new youth culture, movie stars, and post-war leisure time. The book has five sections: Women's Everyday wear, Women's Haute Couture, Men's Clothing, Hairstyles and Accessories, and finally, Designers, Photographers, and Models. There's plenty for fashion-savvy readers to digest. This is the time frame in which famous names--Yves Saint Laurent, Givenchy, Lacoste--are sure to ring out to young fashionistas. The book's sharp, bold, rather tidy design features eye-catching art from the period. Zoot suits, poodle skirts, and bikinis as well as pervasive use of the zipper are explored as turning points in American ready-to-wear clothing. This engaging title is topped off by a lengthy bibliography and further reading section for true fashion devotees. --Booklist --Journal Author InformationAlison Marie Behnke is a writer and editor. She has written about a wide range of topics, including immigration, world and cultural geography, ethnic cuisines, American and European history, biographies, and fashion. She lives in Minneapolis. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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