Curator patricia mears focused on approximately 25 american fashion. The book, which accompanies a major exhibition at the museum at the fashion institute of technology, new york, reveals that great design and great style were consistent elements in the work of american s best fashion designers. Exhibit curator and author patricia mears features 75 garments, selected to illustrate the range of design and construction elements, rather than to convey an historical narrative. A brilliant look at how modernizing technical and stylistic changes of the 1930s gave rise to international trends in fashion despite the dire financial environment of the 1930s, this decade gave rise to great technical and aesthetic innovations in fashion. This handsomely illustrated book is the first to analyze important developments in both mens and womens fashions of that time. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Every design is unique, offering different techniques, fabric choice and construction. Aesthetics and innovation in fashion more editions of american beauty. American beauty aesthetics and innovation in fashion patricia mears hb isbn 9780300155358. But, until the early 20th century, the relationship was decidedly onesided. Her book has innovative american fashion designs from the 1930s to 2009.
I had the pleasure of hearing the curator of the exhibition, patricia mears, speak at the american beauty symposium. Aesthetics and innovation in fashion by patricia mears 20091215 patricia mears on. Aesthetics and innovation in fashion, adrian, bonnie cashin, maria cornejo, james galanos, halston, elizabeth hawes, charles james, charles. Aesthetics and innovation in fashion has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Patricia mears has 15 books on goodreads with 1145 ratings. American beauty aesthetics and innovation in fashion by. Patricia mears a stunning tribute to great american fashion designersboth the famous and little knownof the 20th century this beautifully illustrated book is the first to examine the relationship between innovation and aesthetics as expressed by american couturiers and fashion designers from the late 1910s to the present day.
With their mutual love of beauty, elegance and performance, fashion and. Catalog of a major exhibition held november 6, 2009april 10, 2010 at the museum at the fashion institute of technology mfit which explores how the philosophy of beauty is allied to the craft of. A stunning tribute to great american fashion designersboth the famous and little knownof the 20th century this. Aesthetics and innovation in fashion read full ebook. American beauty by patricia mears provides a fascinating look into american fashion design from the 1910s to the present. The designers include legendary names claire mccardell, bonnie cashin, nearly forgotten giants jesse franklin turner, elizabeth hawes and emerging stars the mulleavy sisters of rodarte, epperson. The book, which accompanies a major exhibition at the museum at the fashion institute of technology, new york, reveals that great design and great style were consistent elements in the work of americans best fashion designers. American beauty aesthetics and innovation in fashion by patricia mears. This beautifully illustrated book is the first to examine the relationship between innovation and. American beauty by patricia mears, 9780300155358, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. See all books authored by patricia mears, including american beauty. A history of ivy style in menswear, tracing the origins and diffusion of this enduring and classic fashion many of the most familiar sartorial images of the 20th century can be traced to the prestigious college campuses of america. Een antwoord van ons of onze partners duurt daardoor langer.
However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. American beauty by patricia mears 9780300155358 dymocks. The museum at the fashion institute of technology fit presents american beauty. Curator patricia mears has focused on approximately 25 american. Patricia mears books list of books by author patricia mears. This beautifully illustrated book is the first to examine the relationship between innovation and aesthetics as expressed by american couturiers and fashion designers from the late 1910s to the present day. It was a very personal choice based on the designers focus on technical and artistic innovation. Iscriviti a prime ciao, accedi account e liste accedi account e liste resi e ordini iscriviti a prime carrello. Aesthetics and innovation in fashion, and japan fashion now, and more on. Explore books by patricia mears with our selection at waterstones. The ivy league look, or ivy style, was once a cuttingedge look that for decades led the evolution of menswear.
Photo by william palmer an evening dress by rodarte in steamdyed silk. The garments in american beauty are connected by one overriding criterion. Patricia mears introduces many great forgotten figures, as well as many familiar names. Patricia mears is deputy director of the museum at fit. American beauty mears patricia libro yale university. This beautifully illustrated book is the first to examine the relati. Patricia mears, the curator of american beauty, actually chose the designers featured.
Patricia mears, the curator of american beauty, actually chose the. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Aesthetics and innovation in fashion patricia mears on. There are only a few days left to see the american beauty, aesthetics and innovation in fashion exhibit at the museum at fit in new york which will close this sunday, april 10, 2010. They have all been created by designers who utilized the craft of dressmaking as the point of departure to create beautiful, wearable objects, said patricia mears, deputy director of the museum at fit. Aesthetics and innovation in fashion by patricia mears 20091215. Anchored by patricia mears s illuminating essay on the history of the cfda, this book incorporates over 300 personal impact statements from the most important names in american fashion, including marc jacobs, alexander wang, ralph lauren, proenza schouler, and donna karan.
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