At the turn of this century, Paul Poiret brought about a revolution in fashion design. His bold use of simple classical line created an elegance and freedom of movement reminiscent of the "empire" line of the late eighteenth-century and the new styles of art - art nouveau, fauvism, art deco and orientalism - inspired the vibrant colours and exotic fabrics of Poiret's work. Commissioning Paul Iribe and Georges Lepape and other great artists to illustrate his creations, Poiret both revived the fashion illustration of the day and attracted an international following. The author shows why Poiret was one of the first designers to relate fashion to other decorative arts: individual chapters cover his neo-classical and oriental periods, the founding of the Martine School of Decorative Arts and his celebrated collaboration with the artist Raoul Dufy in textile design.

Fashion Designers: Poiret (Fashion Designers)

Arts & Photography

MacKrell, Alice

Decorative Arts & Design

Chrysalis Books

An Illustrated History of Fashion; 500 Years of Fashion Illustration

The first edition of this book established itself as required reading for all those interested in the development of the fashion business. There are other books on contemporary dress, but this account gives particular weight to the commercial organization of the industry; from designer and textile manufacturer right through to the consumer. This completely revised edition brings the story up to the 1990s with new text, 280 illustrations and 16 color plates. Fashion in this century has ceased to be the private domain of the wealthy. The era when such names as Worth, Paquin and Sciaparelli could dominate has given way to one where style and 'look' can be taken from a host of various sources: designers and manufacturers, department and chain stores, the boutiques or the streets. This established reference work looks behind the scenes for an understanding of the social, economic and technical changes that have caused this revolution. It is a story of fashion shocks: two world wars, the impact of new fibers and manufacturing techniques, and the succession of youth explosions: mini-skirts, punk and sportswear. The narrative is based on research into the history of couture houses, retailers and manufacturers and the authors' experience and contact with the fashion business.

History of Twentieth Century Fashion

Ewing, Elizabeth

History & Criticism

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Long overdue is this look at a centuries-old love affair: the close relationship between art and fashion. From the Renaissance, when painters first sought to accurately capture the form, color, and texture of clothing, to today, when models strut down the runway in virtual works of art, the influence has flowed both ways. Illustrated throughout with paintings, designer sketches, and fashion plates, this groundbreaking study includes a chronology of art movements and appendices of fashion designers and fashion houses. It will provide a wealth of eye-opening insights to those who visit showrooms and galleries, and a treasury of creative inspiration for workers in studios and ateliers.

Art and Fashion: The Impact of Art on Fashion and Fashion on Art

Graphic Design

B.T.BATSFORD LTD

The perfect A&amp;hyphen;Z guide to the creators of today’s fashion world, now in a travel&amp;hyphen;sized format.

The Fashion Book: Mini Edition

Kinneberg, Caroline

Hancock, Beth

Phaidon Press

Recounts the life of the turn-of-the century French designer and describes how he applied art nouveau, fauvism, and the other artistic movements of his day to the design of women's clothing

Paul Poiret (Fashion Designers)

Holmes & Meier Pub

Ranging from woodcuts, engravings, and fashion plates to film, photography, and the internet, this book reveals a new perspective on familiar artists from Durer to Man Ray, providing a fascinating and authoritative look at the history of dress.

An Illustrated History of Fashion: 500 Years of Fashion Illustration

Drama Pub

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Books by MacKrell, Alice

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Fashion Designers: Poiret (Fashion Designers)

An Illustrated History of Fashion; 500 Years of Fashion Illustration

History of Twentieth Century Fashion

Art and Fashion: The Impact of Art on Fashion and Fashion on Art

The Fashion Book: Mini Edition

Paul Poiret (Fashion Designers)

Paul Poiret (Fashion Designers)

An Illustrated History of Fashion: 500 Years of Fashion Illustration