The Art of Fashion Accessories: A Twentieth Century RetrospectiveThis gorgeous work takes a sentimental journey through 100 years of fashion accessories that have added individuality to each "new look." Hundreds of hats, shoes, gloves, scarves, jewelry, handbags, and more are presented in a decade-by-decade progression of fashion styles. The 478 glorious color photographs, original drawings, and extensive text bring the century to life-for "what" people wore reflects the tenor of the times that tells us "why!" This book is nostalgic, informative and a feast for the eyes. Collectors of vintage clothing will covet the information and outstandingly beautiful illustrations. |
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20th century accessories Age of Style ankles Batterberry beads beauty became belts boots bracelets brim brooch buttons Chanel chiffon cigarette clothes coat collar collection colors compact Costume & Fashion costume jewelry Courtesy of Magi couture cowboy created CUTEX decade decorative designs diamonds Dior Dorner draped dress earrings elegant Elsa Klensch embroidered enamel fabric feminine flowers French garments glamorous glittering gloves gold hair hairdos handbags Harper's Bazaar Harry Winston hats haute couture head heels influence jacket jeans jewels Joseff Judith Leiber Karl Lagerfeld lace ladies Lagerfeld Laver leather look male Marcel Vertes movie necklace Nicole Miller numbers outfit Paco Rabanne Paris pearls perfume pieces Poiret popular rhinestone Robert Lee Morris satin scarf scarves Schiaparelli shoes shoulder silk silver simple skirts soft sterling stones suit trend Vertes Vivienne Westwood Vogue waist wardrobe wear wearer woman women wore worn York Yves Saint Laurent