Twentieth-century American fashion /

Twentieth-century American fashion / edited by Linda Welters and Patricia A. Cunningham. - Oxford : Berg, 2005. - xiv, 264 p. : ill., ports. ; 24 cm. - Dress, body culture .

Includes bibliographies and index.

Americans began the 20th century standing in Europe's sartorial shadow, yet ended by outfitting the world in blue jeans, T-shirts and trainers. How did this come about? This book considers how Americans went from imitating British and French fashion to developing their own sense of style.

184520073X 16.99 1845200721 (hbk.) : 50.00


Fashion--History--United States--20th century.
Clothing and dress--History--United States--20th century.
Fashion--Foreign influences--History--United States--20th century.

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