The Visual Dictionary of Fashion Design

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The Visual Dictionary of Fashion Design

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The Visual Dictionary of Fashion Design is a comprehensive guide to the numerous terms associated with, and used within, the field of fashion.

Over 250 terms are explained and contextualised, with concise definitions accompanied by illustrations and examples taken from traditional and contemporary fashion design.

The dictionary covers traditional terms still in current usage, as well as modern terminology such as Tank top and Militaria. It also defines a wide variety of practical terminology, such as Appliqué, Block printing, Flax, Logo, Silhouette and Tailoring, as well as conceptual expressions including Postmodernism, Juxtaposition and Zeitgeist.

Product details

Published Nov 29 2007
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 288
ISBN 9782940373611
Imprint AVA Publishing
Illustrations 300 colour illus
Dimensions 160 x 120 mm
Series Visual Dictionaries
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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Gavin Ambrose

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Paul Harris

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