Decades of Beauty: The Changing Image of Women, 1890s to 1990s - Rilegato

Mulvey, Kate; Richards, Melissa

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 0600592073 ISBN 13: 9780600592075

Casa editrice: Hamlyn, 1998

Riassunto

A look at the history of female beauty and how it has been perceived since the end of the Vctorian era. The text highligts the major changes in the female image over the years. Each chapter covers one decade outlining the current look at the time. Within each decade, the particular reasons for that look are then examined, such as the developments in corsetry and underwear, make-up, fabrics, hair styling and accessories. The social issues and political events that affected the way women were perceived, and the key personalities and innovators of feminine style are also outlined.

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Edizione in lingua inglese - English Edition - «A unique look at the history of female beauty and how it has been perceived since the end of the Victorian era, "Decades of Beauty" highlights the major changes in the female image over the years, with a decade-by-decade account of fads, fashion and icons that determined the desired "look" of the time».

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• Editore: Hamlyn
• Data di pubblicazione: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0600592073
• ISBN 13: 9780600592075
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 208