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New York Fashion: The Evolution of American Style
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Retrospective journey through American fashion evolution.
If you're captivated by how fashion reflects history and culture, "New York Fashion" is for you. It's not just a look at garments but a tapestry of American style and its trailblazers, where the likes of Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein become characters in a rich narrative. This book weaves the essence of societal change with the threads of fashion innovation.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9780810926479
Authors:
Caroline Rennolds Milbank
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Date of Publication: 1996-03-30
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.45
(rated by 11 readers)
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Since its publication in hardcover in 1989, New York Fashion has become a defining book on the story of American fashion. Covering the great changes that have taken place in the fashion world from the early 19th century to the late 20th century, Caroline Rennolds Milbank also charts the rise of the great American Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, and others.
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Retrospective journey through American fashion evolution.
If you're captivated by how fashion reflects history and culture, "New York Fashion" is for you. It's not just a look at garments but a tapestry of American style and its trailblazers, where the likes of Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein become characters in a rich narrative. This book weaves the essence of societal change with the threads of fashion innovation.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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