Dress in Detail From Around the World

by Rosemary Crill, Jennifer Wearden, Verity Wilson

"Meticulously detailed as well as gorgeous....The color photographs-which cover page after page and capture these intricate designs in close-up-are the main source of delight."- Time Out (London)

Now available in paperback, this lavishly illustrated book celebrates the Victoria and Albert Museum's magnificent collection of dress from around the world. A source of inspiration to many of today's top designers, these colorful items of clothing, seen here in glorious close-up, will delight all lovers of fashion. The detailed line drawings are of special interest to professionals in any aspect of the fashion field. AUTHOR Rosemary Crill is a curator in the department of Asian art at the V&A. Jennifer Wearden is a curator in the department of furniture, textiles, and dress at the V&A. Verity Wilson is a curator in the department of Asian art at the V&A.

Genres: Fashion, Nonfiction, Fashion History, Art, Reference, History

224 pages, Paperback

First published September 30, 2002

Reviews

[Susan Liston · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a gorgeous book. The only complaint is that I wish there were photographs of the entire garment, not just line drawings.

[Lore · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book, amazing quality pictures. Would have been nice to have full body pictures as well as detail pictures and lineart. There is a short explanation of use and history of each garment.

[Pancha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lovely color photos of the details and line drawings of the full garments.

[Simone Vd stadt beaney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great V&A book. Amazing pictures and detail and a lot of information on the clothing pieces as well.