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The Rebel's Wardrobe: The Untold Story of Menswear's Renegade Past
- ISBN 13:
- 9783967040722
- author:
- gestalten
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Gestalten
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 29.5 x 23.4 x 3.3 centimetres (1
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Art, Fashion,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
The Rebel's Wardrobe: Uncovering the Surprising Origins of Everyday Fashion Classics. Discover how everyday fashion staples like jeans and T-shirts became timeless heroes. From their unexpected origins to their rise as global icons, this book delves into the fascinating stories behind your wardrobe essentials. Find out why certain pieces transcended fashion trends, such as the Carhartt jacket, which went from being designed for railroad workers to becoming synonymous with skaters and graffiti artists. Explore how polo shirts made the leap from middle-class tennis clubs to British Mods. This book takes you on a journey through the history of iconic men's fashion pieces, revealing their surprising origins and the subversive countercultures that shaped them into timeless classics.