Twentieth-century American fashion /
edited by Linda Welters and Patricia Cunningham.
- Oxford : Berg, 2005.
- xiv, 264 p. : ill., ports. ; 24 cm.
- Dress, body, culture .
- Dress, body, culture. .
Includes bibliographical references and index. Includes bibliographical references 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.
Electronic reproduction. Oxford : Berg, 2010. (Berg fashion library) Mode of access: World Wide Web. Access restricted to institutions subscribing through Oxford University Press.
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Clothing and dress--History--United States--20th century. Fashion--History--United States--20th century. Popular culture--History--United States--20th century.