The Hundred Dresses: The Most Iconic Styles of Our Time - Rilegato

McKean, Erin

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ISBN 10: 1608199762 ISBN 13: 9781608199761

Casa editrice: Bloomsbury Pub Plc USA, 2013

Riassunto

The dress is the last bit of femininity in our closets; it's the only item of clothing which (most) men and women don't share. Wearing a dress is a powerful way for women to express themselves--and every style conveys a different message. Inspired by the Eleanor Estes' children's classic The Hundred Dresses, Erin McKean's classic-to-be by the same title, with chic illustrations by Donna Mehalko, is a definitive look at the dresses, vintage and modern, that make an inarguable statement about the woman who wears them.

Each evocatively illustrated entry identifies one of a hundred different dresses accompanied by a witty and informative look at the history of that particular style, famous wearers (if applicable), and what message, subtle or overt, is conveyed by the dress. Notes on where such a style could be observed and accessories of the wearer are also included.

Featured are The Wench; The Sari; The Vreeland; The Wrap; The Austen; The Beckham; The Siren (any style, as long as it's red); The Chanel Ingenue; The Caftan; The Guinivere; The Jackie; The Slip Dress; The Biohazard (any dress dangerous to bystanders or the wearer: think Lady Gaga); and scores more. The book also includes a suggested reading list of fashion books, dresses from literature, and an index.

Part style commentary, part fashion blueprint, part clever field guide, The Hundred Dresseswill ensure that no woman (or man) ever underestimates the power of the dress.

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L'autore:

Erin McKean is the author of the novel The Secret Lives of Dresses, inspired by her popular blog, A Dress a Day (dressaday.com), which features vintage clothes and patterns.A lexicographer by day and the founder of Wordnik.com, she has been published widely, including in theNew York Times Magazine and the Boston Globe. She lives in Burlingame, California.

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• Editore: Bloomsbury Pub Plc USA
• Data di pubblicazione: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1608199762
• ISBN 13: 9781608199761
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 213
• Disegnatore: Mehalko Donna