Edwards, Lydia

How to Read a Suit

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ISBN 13:: 9781350071209
author:: Edwards, Lydia
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Bloomsbury Visual Arts
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2020
Pages:: 232
Dimensions:: 24.6 x 18.9 centimetres
Genre:: Arts & Photography, Art, Fashion,
Condition:: New
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How to Read a Suit: A Guide to Changing Men's Fashion from the 17th to the 20th Century by Lydia Edwards is an authoritative visual guide to men's fashion across four centuries. With overviews of each key period and detailed illustrations, this lavishly illustrated book provides a comprehensive understanding of how garments were constructed and where their inspiration stemmed from.

Each entry includes annotated color images of historical garments, outlining important features and highlighting how styles have developed over time. This in-depth analysis reveals how menswear has varied in type, cut, detailing and popularity according to the occasion and the class, age and social status of the wearer.

This book is an ideal tool for anyone looking to understand their Chesterfield from their Ulster coat, providing all the information needed to 'read' menswear. It is a valuable resource for students, researchers and those interested in historical fashion.

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