Bloomsbury Fashion Central

Table of contents

• Front matter
  • Preface pp. xvii–xviii
• A
  • Academic Dress pp. 1–2
  • Activewear pp. 2–4
  • Actors and Actresses, Impact on Fashion pp. 4–5
  • Adrian pp. 5–7
  • Aesthetic Dress pp. 7–9
  • African American Dress pp. 9–11
  • Afro Hairstyle pp. 11–14
  • Afrocentric Fashion pp. 14–17
  • Alaïa, Azzedine pp. 17–18
  • Albini, Walter pp. 19–20
  • A-Line Dress pp. 20–21
  • Amies, Hardy pp. 21–23
  • Aprons pp. 23–25
  • Armani, Giorgio pp. 25–27
  • Armor pp. 27–30
  • Art and Fashion pp. 30–35
  • Art Nouveau and Art Deco pp. 36–38
  • Avedon, Richard pp. 38–39
• B
  • Balenciaga, Cristóbal pp. 40–45
  • Ball Dress pp. 45–47
  • Ballet Costume pp. 47–49
  • Balmain, Pierre p. 49
  • Barbie pp. 49–50
  • Barbier, Georges* pp. 51–53
  • Barthes, Roland pp. 53–55
  • Baudelaire, Charles pp. 55–57
  • Baudrillard, Jean pp. 57–59
  • Beards and Mustaches pp. 59–61
  • Beaton, Cecil pp. 61–62
  • Beene, Geoffrey pp. 62–65
  • Belgian Fashion pp. 65–68
  • Benjamin, Walter pp. 68–70
  • Beret pp. 70–72
  • Bertin, Rose pp. 72–73
  • Best-Dressed Lists pp. 73–74
  • Biba pp. 74–76
  • Bicycle Clothing pp. 76–77
  • Bikini pp. 77–79
  • Blahnik, Manolo pp. 79–80
  • Blass, Bill pp. 80–81
  • Blazer pp. 81–82
  • Bloomer Costume pp. 82–84
  • Blouse pp. 84–86
  • Body Piercing pp. 86–89
  • Bohemian Dress pp. 89–91
  • Boots pp. 91–93
  • Bourdin, Guy pp. 93–96
  • Boutique pp. 96–98
  • Brands and Labels pp. 98–99
  • Brassiere pp. 100–103
  • Brummell, George (Beau)* pp. 103–105
  • Burberry* pp. 105–106
  • Bustle pp. 106–108
  • Buttons pp. 108–111
• C
  • Cache-Sexe pp. 112–113
  • Callot Sisters pp. 113–114
  • Camouflage Cloth pp. 115–116
  • Cardin, Pierre pp. 116–118
  • Caricature and Fashion pp. 118–123
  • Carnival Dress pp. 123–125
  • Cashin, Bonnie pp. 125–127
  • Celebrities pp. 127–130
  • Ceremonial and Festival Costumes pp. 130–136
  • Chalayan, Hussein pp. 136–138
  • Chanel, Gabrielle (Coco) pp. 138–144
  • Chemise Dress pp. 144–145
  • Children’s Clothing pp. 145–149
  • Clark, Ossie pp. 149–151
  • Clothing, Costume, and Dress pp. 151–152
  • Cocktail Dress pp. 153–154
  • Codpiece p. 155
  • Colonialism and Imperialism pp. 155–159
  • Color in Dress pp. 159–162
  • Comme des Garçons pp. 162–165
  • Corset pp. 165–168
  • Cosmetics, Non-Western pp. 168–170
  • Cosmetics, Western pp. 170–175
  • Costume Designer pp. 175–177
  • Costume Jewelry pp. 177–180
  • Courrèges, André pp. 180–181
  • Court Dress pp. 182–184
  • Cross-Dressing pp. 184–188
  • Cunnington, C. Willett and Phillis pp. 188–190
• D
  • Dahl-Wolfe, Louise pp. 191–192
  • Dance and Fashion pp. 192–195
  • Dance Costume pp. 195–199
  • Dandyism pp. 199–204
  • Debutante Dress pp. 204–206
  • Delaunay, Sonia pp. 206–208
  • Demeulemeester, Ann pp. 208–210
  • Demimonde pp. 210–213
  • Demorest, Mme. pp. 213–215
  • Department Store pp. 215–218
  • Diana, Princess of Wales pp. 218–219
  • Dior, Christian* pp. 219–223
  • Dolce & Gabbana pp. 223–225
  • Dress Codes pp. 225–226
  • Dress for Success pp. 226–229
  • Dress Reform pp. 229–231
• E
  • Earrings pp. 232–236
  • Ecclesiastical Dress pp. 236–241
  • Economics and Clothing pp. 241–246
  • Empire Style pp. 247–248
  • Equestrian Costume pp. 249–251
  • Ethical Fashion and Ecofashion pp. 252–260
  • Ethnic Dress pp. 260–263
  • Ethnic Style in Fashion pp. 263–265
  • Evening Dress pp. 265–267
• F
  • Fads pp. 268–270
  • Fancy Dress pp. 270–272
  • Fascist and Nazi Dress pp. 272–276
  • Fashion Advertising pp. 276–279
  • Fashion and Homosexuality pp. 279–283
  • Fashion Designer pp. 283–285
  • Fashion Editors pp. 285–286
  • Fashion Icons pp. 286–288
  • Fashion Illustrators pp. 288–290
  • Fashion Industry pp. 290–293
  • Fashion Journalism pp. 293–296
  • Fashion Marketing and Merchandising pp. 296–297
  • Fashion Models pp. 297–299
  • Fashion Photography pp. 300–303
  • Fashion Plates pp. 304–306
  • Fashion Shows pp. 306–309
  • Fashion, Attacks on pp. 309–312
  • Fashion, Health, and Disease pp. 313–315
  • Fashion, Historical Studies of pp. 316–320
  • Fashion, Theories of pp. 321–328
  • Fath, Jacques pp. 328–330
  • Fendi pp. 330–332
  • Fetish Fashion pp. 332–333
  • Film and Fashion pp. 333–337
  • First Ladies’ Gowns pp. 337–339
  • Flappers pp. 339–341
  • Flügel, J. C. pp. 341–343
  • Fontana Sisters pp. 343–345
  • Footbinding pp. 345–348
  • Ford, Tom pp. 348–349
  • Formal Wear, Men’s pp. 349–351
  • Fortuny, Mariano pp. 351–353
  • Fur pp. 353–355
  • Future of Fashion pp. 355–357
  • Futurist Fashion, Italian pp. 357–359
• G
  • Galliano, John* pp. 360–362
  • Garments, International Trade in pp. 362–363
  • Gaultier, Jean-Paul pp. 363–364
  • Gernreich, Rudi pp. 364–367
  • Gigli, Romeo* pp. 367–368
  • Girdle pp. 368–371
  • Givenchy, Hubert de pp. 371–372
  • Globalization pp. 372–374
  • Godey’s Lady’s Book pp. 375–376
  • Goths pp. 376–377
  • Grès, Mme pp. 378–379
  • Grunge pp. 379–381
  • G-String and Thong pp. 381–382
  • Gucci pp. 382–383
• H
  • Hairdressers pp. 384–385
  • Hairstyles pp. 385–390
  • Halston pp. 390–392
  • Hartnell, Norman pp. 392–393
  • Haute Couture pp. 393–396
  • Hawes, Elizabeth pp. 396–397
  • Head, Edith p. 398
  • Headdress pp. 398–402
  • Helmet pp. 402–404
  • Hermès pp. 404–406
  • Heroin Chic pp. 406–408
  • High Heels pp. 408–409
  • Hijab pp. 409–413
  • Hip-Hop Fashion pp. 413–417
  • Hippie Style pp. 417–418
  • Historicism and Historical Revival pp. 419–421
  • Hollywood Style pp. 421–422
  • Horst, Horst P. pp. 423–425
  • Hoyningen-Huene, George pp. 425–427
  • Hugo Boss pp. 427–428
• I
  • Iribe, Paul pp. 429–430
  • Italian Fashion pp. 430–432
• J
  • James, Charles pp. 433–435
  • Japanese Fashion* pp. 435–440
  • Japonisme pp. 440–441
  • Jeans pp. 442–445
  • Jewelry pp. 445–452
  • Jewish Dress pp. 452–456
• K
  • Kilt pp. 457–459
  • Kimono pp. 459–463
  • Klein, Calvin pp. 463–464
• L
  • Lacroix, Christian pp. 465–466
  • Lagerfeld, Karl pp. 466–467
  • Lanvin, Jeanne pp. 467–469
  • Latin American Fashion pp. 469–472
  • Lauren, Ralph pp. 472–474
  • Laver, James pp. 474–476
  • Lesage, François pp. 476–478
  • Levi Strauss & Co. pp. 478–479
  • Liberty & Co. pp. 479–481
  • Lingerie pp. 481–482
  • Little Black Dress pp. 482–484
  • Logos pp. 484–485
  • London Fashion* pp. 485–487
  • Lucile pp. 487–488
• M
  • Macaroni Dress pp. 489–491
  • Mainbocher pp. 491–493
  • Makeup Artists pp. 493–494
  • Mannequins pp. 494–496
  • Mantua pp. 496–497
  • Mao Suit pp. 497–498
  • Margiela, Martin* pp. 498–500
  • Masquerade and Masked Balls pp. 500–501
  • Maternity Dress pp. 501–503
  • McCardell, Claire pp. 503–505
  • McQueen, Alexander pp. 505–507
  • Military Style pp. 507–508
  • Milliners pp. 508–512
  • Miniskirt pp. 512–513
  • Miyake, Issey pp. 513–516
  • Modern Primitives pp. 516–517
  • Moore, Doris Langley pp. 517–518
  • Mourning Dress pp. 518–520
  • Muffs pp. 520–521
  • Muir, Jean pp. 521–522
  • Music and Fashion pp. 522–527
• N
  • Nail Art pp. 528–530
  • Nautical Style pp. 530–531
  • Neckties and Neckwear pp. 531–534
  • Nehru Jacket pp. 534–536
  • New Look pp. 536–538
  • Newton, Helmut pp. 538–539
  • Nudism pp. 540–542
  • Nudity pp. 542–543
• O
  • Occult Dress pp. 544–546
  • Orientalism pp. 546–549
• P
  • Paper Dresses pp. 550–551
  • Paquin, Jeanne pp. 551–552
  • Patou, Jean pp. 553–555
  • Patterns and Pattern Making pp. 556–559
  • Penis Sheath pp. 559–561
  • Penn, Irving pp. 561–563
  • Perfume pp. 563–566
  • Petticoat pp. 566–567
  • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery pp. 567–568
  • Poiret, Paul pp. 569–573
  • Politics and Fashion pp. 573–577
  • Prada pp. 577–578
  • Psychedelic Fashion pp. 578–579
  • Pucci, Emilio pp. 579–581
  • Punk pp. 582–585
• Q
  • Quant, Mary pp. 586–588
• R
  • Rabanne, Paco pp. 589–591
  • Ready-to-Wear pp. 591–596
  • Retailing pp. 596–599
  • Retro Styles pp. 599–600
  • Roma and Gypsy pp. 600–602
  • Royal and Aristocratic Dress pp. 602–606
• S
  • Saint Laurent, Yves pp. 607–611
  • Sapeurs pp. 611–612
  • Sari pp. 613–616
  • Sarong pp. 616–617
  • Savile Row pp. 617–618
  • Schiaparelli, Elsa pp. 618–621
  • Seamstresses pp. 621–623
  • Seventh Avenue pp. 623–625
  • Shoemaking pp. 625–629
  • Shoes pp. 629–630
  • Shoes, Men’s pp. 630–632
  • Shoes, Women’s pp. 632–637
  • Simmel, Georg pp. 637–639
  • Smith, Paul pp. 639–640
  • Sneakers pp. 640–644
  • Social Class and Clothing pp. 645–647
  • Space Age Styles pp. 647–648
  • Sportswear pp. 648–652
  • Street Style pp. 652–655
  • Striptease pp. 655–657
  • Subcultures pp. 657–661
  • Sumptuary Laws pp. 661–663
  • Supermodels pp. 663–665
  • Sweatshops pp. 665–668
  • Swimwear pp. 668–673
• T
  • Tailoring pp. 674–677
  • Tattoos pp. 677–679
  • Tea Gown pp. 679–681
  • Theatrical Costume pp. 681–684
  • Theatrical Makeup pp. 684–685
  • Tight-Lacing pp. 685–686
  • Toga pp. 686–688
  • Toledo, Isabel and Ruben* pp. 688–689
  • Trendsetters p. 689
  • Trickle-Down pp. 689–690
  • T-Shirt pp. 690–692
  • Turban pp. 692–695
  • Tuxedo pp. 695–696
  • Twiggy pp. 696–697
• U
  • Umbrellas and Parasols pp. 698–701
• V
  • Valentina* pp. 702–703
  • Valentino* pp. 704–705
  • Veblen, Thorstein pp. 705–707
  • Versace, Gianni and Donatella* pp. 707–709
  • Viktor & Rolf* pp. 709–710
  • Vionnet, Madeleine* pp. 710–714
  • Vogue pp. 714–715
  • Vreeland, Diana pp. 715–717
  • Vuitton, Louis* pp. 717–718
• W
  • Waistcoat pp. 719–720
  • Wedding Costume pp. 720–722
  • Westwood, Vivienne* pp. 722–725
  • Wigs pp. 725–727
  • Wilde, Oscar pp. 727–729
  • Windsor, Duke and Duchess of pp. 729–732
  • Women’s Wear Daily pp. 732–734
  • Working-Class Dress pp. 734–737
  • Worth, Charles Frederick pp. 737–740
• X
  • Xuly Bët pp. 741–742
• Y
  • Yamamoto, Yohji* pp. 743–746
  • Youthquake Fashions pp. 746–749
• Z
  • Zipper pp. 750–751
  • Zoot Suit pp. 751–753