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)
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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.

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