Looks at the lives and contributions to the fashion industry of seven innovative designers, including Charles Frederick Worth, Levi Strauss, and Ralph Lauren.
| Introduction Haute Couture to Ready-to-Wear |
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The Father of Haute Couture |
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21 | (18) |
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``Waist Overalls'': From Work Gear to High Fashion |
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39 | (16) |
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Fashion for the Modern Woman |
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55 | (20) |
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Gabrielle ``Coco'' Chanel |
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75 | (20) |
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The Chelsea Girl and the Mod Look |
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95 | (16) |
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111 | (20) |
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Revolutionizing Bridal Wear |
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131 | (13) |
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| Other Business Builders in Fashion |
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144 | (2) |
| Glossary |
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146 | (2) |
| Bibliography |
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148 | (3) |
| Source Notes |
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151 | (3) |
| Index |
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Gr 6-9-Drawing from a multitude of sources on Charles Worth, Levi Strauss, Coco Chanel, Christian Dior, Mary Quant, Ralph Lauren, and Vera Wang, Kent describes the lives and businesses of these high-profile names in the industry. Important terms in fashion and haute couture are included, as is information about the different houses of fashion and signature pieces of the designers' lines. Mediocre-quality, black-and-white photos and/or reproductions appear on nearly every page, but they, along with the numerous sidebars and asides, occasionally distract readers from the main text. The chapter on Vera Wang contains only two photos of her wedding-gown designs. However, the book is packed with information about the incredible influence and success these individuals have achieved.-Karen Hoth, Marathon Middle/High School, FL Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.
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