In the Preface of the 5th Edition of "Survey of Historic Costume", Tortora and Eubank conclude with the following: 'In the history of dress at the beginning of the 21st century, costume might be compared to a constantly moving river. This river divides into many narrower channels that separate, cross, come together, and separate again, and yet ...
For one-term/semester, sophomore/junior-level introductory textiles courses. This text helps students understand how the components of textiles--fiber, yarn, fabric, dye, and finish--contribute to the performance of products for specific end uses. With a focus on the why behind the material, it encourages students to understand and predict textile ...
- The Ancient Middle East 3500-600 B.C. - Crete and Greece c. 2900-300 B.C. - Etruria and Rome c. 800 B.C.-A.D. 400 - The Early Middle Ages c. 300-1300 - The Late Middle Ages c. 1300-1500 - The Italian Renaissance c. 1400-1600 - The Northern Renaissance c. 1500-1600 - The Seventeenth Century 1600-1700 - The Eighteenth Century 1700-1800 - The ...
"The Fairchild Dictionary of Fashion" presents clothing terminology from both historical and contemporary viewpoints. It is an invaluable tool for those interested in various aspects of fashion: designers seeking business in theatre, film, opera and TV production; newspaper, magazine and advertising writers, editors and illustrators; and, ...
An introduction to textiles for those entering textiles or apparel courses. The book covers all aspects of manufacturing, production and design, as well as some basic textile chemistry.
This new reference provides a broad overview of contemporary fashion accessories. Not only does the work focus on individual categories of fashion, but it also examines the components from which accessories are constructed. This encyclopedia is a comprehensive resource for anyone seeking information about fashion accessories.
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