The fashion dictionary : a visual resource for terms, techniques and styles
Angus, Emily2015
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Covers hundreds of fashion terms, techniques and details - from types of embroidery or lace to definitions of clothing styles and stitching, from panniers and plackets to the difference between a batwing and a dolman sleeve.
Main title:
The fashion dictionary : a visual resource for terms, techniques and styles / by Emily Angus, Macushla Baudis, Philippa Woodcock
Imprint:
London Carlton Books 2015
Collation:
352 pages illustrations (some colour)
Notes:
Includes index
Contents:
Fashion terminology: fashion movements -- Common terms -- Silhouettes -- Styles and components of dress: jackets -- Suits -- Pants (trousers) -- Dresses -- Skirts -- Coats -- Shirts and tops -- Knitwear -- Undergarments -- Headgear -- Shoes -- Handbags -- Design, tailoring, and stitching: haute couture -- Tailoring -- Construction and shaping -- Couture stitches -- Embroidery stitches -- Textiles and embellishments: patterns -- Trimmings -- Embellishments -- Plant fibers -- Synthetic fibers -- Woolen fibers -- Fur -- Skin -- Silks -- Knitted fabrics -- Weaves -- Non-woven fabrics -- Lace -- Treatments -- Printing
ISBN:
9781780975696 (hardcover)
Dewey class:
746.9203 FAS
Local class:
746.9203
Language:
English
BRN:
129385
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Clair | Nonfiction | 746.9203 FAS | Available |