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In America: A Lexicon of Fashion

Jessica Regan, Andrew Bolton, Amanda Garfinkel

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Chronicle of emotive American fashion's evolution.

If fashion as an emotional journey entices you, "In America: A Lexicon of Fashion" could be your perfect companion. This book isn't just a walk through the timeline of style—it's a deep dive into the psyche of American design. From the comfort of nostalgia to the rush of exuberance, it captures the essence of what clothes mean to us, beyond just fabric and thread. Uncover over a century's worth of innovators who haven't just dressed bodies, but have clothed feelings and eras.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

In America: A Lexicon of Fashion

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ISBN: 9781588397348
Date of Publication: 2022-05-31
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: History, Art, Creative Nonfiction
Goodreads rating: 3.91
(rated by 11 readers)

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Articulating eight decades of American style through the emotive language of clothing—from celebrated designers that established the modern legacy of sportswear to emerging creatives shaping the future of fashion in the United States. This new presentation of American fashion features a revised vocabulary that emphasizes its expressive qualities. Stunning new photography showcases over 100 garments from the 1940s to the present that offer a timely new perspective on the diverse and multifaceted nature of American fashion. The catalogue features works that display qualities such as belonging, comfort, desire, exuberance, fellowship, joy, nostalgia, optimism, reverence, spontaneity, strength, and sweetness by designers, from the pioneers who established the nation’s style to the up-and-coming creatives shaping its future. In A Lexicon of Fashion includes designs by Gilbert Adrian, Geoffrey Beene, Thom Browne, Bonnie Cashin, Willy Chavarria, Telfar Clemens, Dauphinette (Olivia Cheng), Oscar de la Renta (Fernando Garcia and Laura Kim), Denim Tears (Tremaine Emory), Perry Ellis, Tom Ford, Rudi Gernreich, Halston, Elizabeth Hawes, Carolina Herrera, Conner Ives, Charles James, Donna Karan, KidSuper (Colm Dillane), Calvin Klein, Michael Kors, Ralph Lauren, LRS (Raul Solís), Vera Maxwell, Claire McCardell, Norman Norell, Heron Preston
 

Chronicle of emotive American fashion's evolution.

If fashion as an emotional journey entices you, "In America: A Lexicon of Fashion" could be your perfect companion. This book isn't just a walk through the timeline of style—it's a deep dive into the psyche of American design. From the comfort of nostalgia to the rush of exuberance, it captures the essence of what clothes mean to us, beyond just fabric and thread. Uncover over a century's worth of innovators who haven't just dressed bodies, but have clothed feelings and eras.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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