The History of Modern Fashion
The History of Modern Fashion
Editor/Author
Cole, Daniel James and Deihl, Nancy
Publication Year: 2015
Publisher: Laurence King
Price: Core Collection Only

ISBN: 978-1-78-067603-6
Category: Arts & Leisure - Fashion
Image Count:
620
Book Status: Available
Table of Contents
Focusing on fashion from 1850, noted fashion historians Daniel James Cole and Nancy Deihl consider the evolution of womenswear, menswear, and childrenswear, decade by decade.
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Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Chapter 1 1850–1890 The Dawn of Modern Clothing
- The Road to 1850
- Social and Economic Background
- The Arts
- The Fruits of Industry
- Fashion Media
- The Fashionable Elite
- The Elements of Women's Fashion, 1850s and 1860s
- The Elements of Women's Fashion, 1870s and 1880s
- Designers and Dressmakers
- Fashion Fabrics and Textile Technology
- The Cult of Mourning
- Historic and Exotic Influences
- Dress Reform and Aesthetic Dress
- Women's Sports Clothing
- Menswear
- Children's Fashion
- The Growth of the Fashionable World
- Toward 1890
- Chapter 2 The 1890s Extremes of the Gilded Age
- Social and Economic Background
- The Arts
- The Elements of Women's Fashion
- The Gibson Girl
- Outerwear and Millinery
- The Influence of Sport
- Designers
- Further Influence of Dress Reform
- Menswear
- Children's Fashion
- Tattooing in Fashion
- Looking Toward a New Century
- Chapter 3 The 1900s A New Century
- Social and Economic Background
- The Arts
- Fashion and Society
- Fashion Media
- The Paris Exhibition of 1900
- The Elements of Women's Fashion
- Foundations and Lingerie
- Maternity and Plus-Size Clothing
- Outerwear and Millinery
- Fur Outerwear
- Designers
- Beauty Treatments and Body Shaping
- Sports Clothing
- Menswear
- Children's Fashion
- The End of the Decade
- Chapter 4 The 1910s Exotic Fantasy, Wartime Reality
- Social and Economic Background
- The Arts
- Fashion and Society
- Fashion Media
- Bohemians and “Couture Bohemians”
- The Elements of Women's Fashion
- Outerwear
- Millinery and Accessories
- Foundations and Lingerie
- Sports Clothing
- Designers
- The Beauty Industry
- The War and Fashion
- Menswear
- Children's Fashion
- The End of the Decade
- Chapter 5 The 1920s Les Années Folles
- Social and Economic Background
- The Arts
- The 1925 Exposition and Art Deco
- Chinoiserie and Egyptomania
- Russian Art and Style
- German Culture
- Fashion Media
- La Garçonne and the Flapper
- The Elements of Women's Fashion
- Outerwear
- Millinery and Accessories
- Foundations and Lingerie
- Fashion Fabrics
- Designers: France
- Designers: United States
- Costume Design and Fashion
- Hair and Beauty
- Sports Clothing
- Menswear
- Children's Fashion
- The Growth of the Fashionable World
- The End of the Decade
- Chapter 6 The 1930s Aspirations of Glamour
- Social and Economic Background
- The Arts
- Art and Politics
- Fashion and Society
- Fashion Media
- Fashion Technologies
- The Elements of Women's Fashion
- Sports Clothing
- Outerwear
- Millinery and Accessories
- Foundations and Lingerie
- Designers: France
- Designers: Britain
- Designers: United States
- Hollywood Costume Design
- Vernacular Fashion
- Hair and Beauty
- Menswear
- Children's Fashion
- The End of the Decade
- Chapter 7 The 1940s War and Recovery
- Social and Economic Background
- The Arts
- Fashion Media
- Fashion and Society
- The War and Fashion
- Paris Fashion under the German Occupation
- Fashion in Fascist Italy
- Fashion in Nazi Germany
- Rationing and Utility in Britain
- North American Fashion “On Its Own”
- The Elements of Women's Fashion 1940–1946
- Hair and Beauty
- The Théâtre de la Mode
- Christian Dior and the “New Look”
- The Elements of Women's Fashion 1947–1949
- Designers: France
- Designers: Britain
- Designers: United States
- Film and Fashion
- Menswear
- Children's Fashion
- The End of the Decade
- Chapter 8 The 1950s Couture Opulence, Suburban Style
- Social and Economic Background
- The Arts
- Fashion Media
- The Elements of Women's Fashion
- Fashion Fabrics
- Foundations and Lingerie
- Hair and Beauty
- Evolution of the Silhouette in the Late Decade
- Designers: France
- Designers: Britain
- Designers: United States
- Designers: Italy
- Film and Fashion
- Menswear
- Children's Fashion
- Fashion and Rebellion
- The End of the Decade
- Chapter 9 The 1960s Fashion for the Future
- Social and Economic Background
- The Arts
- Fashion Media
- Fashion and Society
- White House Style
- Style Tribes and the Marketing of Individual Taste
- The Elements of Women's Fashion
- Foundations and Lingerie
- Accessories
- The Boutique
- Designers: France
- Designers: Britain
- Designers: Italy
- Designers: United States
- Film and Television and Fashion
- Hair and Beauty
- Menswear
- Children's Fashion
- The End of the Decade
- Chapter 10 The 1970s Revivals and Individuality
- Social and Economic Background
- The Arts
- Fashion Media
- The Elements of Women's Fashion
- Lingerie and Loungewear
- Accessories
- Hair and Beauty
- Denim in Fashion
- Active Sportswear
- The Unisex Style
- Punk Fashion
- Film and Fashion
- Designers: France
- Designers: Britain
- Designers: Italy
- Designers: United States
- Designers: Japan
- Menswear
- Children's Fashion
- The End of the Decade
- Chapter 11 The 1980s Power Dressing and Postmodernism
- Social and Economic Background
- The Arts
- Fashion and Society
- The Diana Phenomenon
- Fashion Media
- Music and Fashion
- Film and Television and Fashion
- The Elements of Women's Fashion
- Accessories
- Designers: France
- Designers: Britain
- Designers: Italy
- Designers: United States
- Designers: Australia
- Hair and Beauty
- Menswear
- Children's Fashion
- The End of the Decade
- Chapter 12 The 1990s Subcultures and Supermodels
- Social and Economic Background
- The Arts
- Fashion Media
- Heroin Chic
- Fashion and Society
- Film and Fashion
- Television and Fashion
- Music and Fashion
- Grunge
- Goth
- Hip-hop Style
- Fashion Trends
- Body Modification
- The Elements of Women's Fashion
- Accessories
- Foundations and Lingerie
- Designers: France
- Designers: Britain
- Designers: United States
- Designers: Italy
- Designers: Belgium
- Hair and Beauty
- Menswear
- Children's Fashion
- Asian Style
- The End of the Decade
- Chapter 13 The 2000s Mixed Messages
- Social and Economic Background
- The Arts
- Fashion Media
- Designers as Celebrities, Celebrities as Designers
- Fashion and Society
- Film, Television, Stage, and Fashion
- Music and Fashion
- Fashion Trends
- Responsible Fashion
- Style Tribes
- The Elements of Women's Fashion
- Accessories
- Foundations and Lingerie
- Designers and Brands
- Designers: France
- Designers: Britain
- Designers: Italy
- Designers: United States
- Hair and Beauty and Body Modification
- Menswear
- Children's Fashion
- Traditional Dress, Modern World
- Asian Style
- New Millennium, Global Watch
- Glossary
- Bibliography
- Picture Credits