About this title: From the momentous invention of the needle some 40,000 years ago to the development of denim, from Neolithic weavers to the biggest names in the fashion industry today - here is a matchless guide to the landmarks of costume history, to the forms and materials used through the ages, as well as to the underlying motives of fashion and the ways in ...
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Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Acceptable. Book is in good reading condition. Cover has wear at edges and corners, and may have creases. Spine has wear at edges and creases. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Date Published: 2002
ISBN-13:9780500203484ISBN:0500203482
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Description: New. No dust jacket as issued. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 296 p. Contains: Illustrations. World of Art. Audience: General/trade. read more
Edition: NEW EDITION
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: THAMES & HUDSON, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1984
ISBN-13:9780500201909ISBN:0500201900
Description: Very Good. HISTORY. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. BLACK SPINE. 288 pages. 322 illustrations, 58 in color. BOOK IS CLEAN, BRIGHT AND SECURE. read more
Description: Very Good. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Copy has rubbing, minor shelfwear, rubbing nicks on the tips of corners, faint, soft crease upper front. From the momentous inventin of the needle (some 40, 000 years ago) to the development of blue denim; form Neolithic weavers to Calvin Klein and Punk, here is a matchless guide to the landmarks of costume history, to the forms and materials used through the ages. Classic study. Lavishly illustrated with artwork and photography, includes 322 illustrations, ... read more
Description: Very Good+ Book. 12mo-over 6"-7" tall. Welcome To Books From The Attic. We Are Specialists In Obtaining The Obsure, The Rare, Treasures From Attics, Private Libraries, And Vintage Estates. Our Books Come From Large Collections From Around The World. Ourbook Listings Range From the Out Of Print And Antiquarian To The Genres Which Make Great Reading And Wonderful Gifts. Please Feel Free To Inquire About Your Special Interests This Particular Find. Normal shelf wear and aging. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Date Published: 2002-06-01
ISBN-13:9780500203484ISBN:0500203482
Description: NEW. Softcover. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9780500203484. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Thames and Hudson, London
Date Published: 1982
Description: Very Good. 288 pages, well illustrated (some in color), pictorial wrappers, very good. Concluding chapter by Christina Probert. From the back cover: "James Laver, the unrivalled authority in the field, presents in this classic study the underlying motives of fashion as well as a survey of the hsitoryi of costume....A new final chapter by Christina Probert brings the history up to the present day with a detailed discussion of the enormous varieity of postwar styles, including the New Look, the ... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Date Published: 2002
ISBN-13:9780500203484ISBN:0500203482
Description: New. Brand New! Buy with confidence-your satisfaction is guaranteed at B-Logistics! Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. Please note that Expedited shipping is not available at this time. read more
Description: New. No dust jacket as issued. 1995 Softcover Edition by Thames & Hudson. No Remainder Mark, No Damage, 100% satisfaction guaranteed. Ship twice daily. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 296 p. Contains: Illustrations. World of Art. Audience: General/trade. read more
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