In a beautifully illustrated social history, Skirts traces the shifting roles of women over the twentieth century through the era's most iconic dresses.
Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell Poradie kníh
Autorka sa zaoberá históriou módy, kurátorstvom a žurnalistikou. Jej práca skúma prepojenie odevu a spoločnosti, pričom analyzuje, ako móda odráža a formuje kultúrne identity a sociálne normy. Prostredníctvom svojho písania ponúka pohľad na vizuálnu kultúru a jej význam v našich životoch.
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- 2020
Chronicling the evolution of wedding styles from the Renaissance to today, this book explores a diverse array of nuptial celebrations, including A-list couples, royal weddings, and same-sex marriages. It highlights the unique fashions associated with these events, featuring gowns, going-away dresses, and attire for flower girls, bridesmaids, guests, and grooms. The narrative captures the rich cultural tapestry of weddings, showcasing how traditions and styles have transformed over time.
- 2009
Lois Duncan's life as a writer has put her in the limelight and has been deeply rewarding. An award-winning author of more than fifty books and the creator of more than three hundred stories and articles, Duncan has contributed to the lives and the minds of the young. Some of her best-known works have been adapted to film, including I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER and HOTEL FOR DOGS.