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The Child in Fashion: 1750-1920 Kristina Harris with photography by Mare Yaroscak. More than 440 photographs of authentic children’s fashions from the 18th century through the 1920s. Here are answers to the questions: Why did boys wear dresses? Why did girls wear corsets? and more. The book brings togeth- er a wealth of information about boys’ and girls’ cloth- ing and the history of childhood itself, with values. • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 375 color & 68 b/w photos • 176pp. •978-0-7643-0639-6•PB•$29.95 / £27.99 / 42.95 CAD The Costume Book: The Non-Professional’s Guide to Professional Results Mary Burke Morris. Guides intermediate to advanced sewers in the creation of costumes for performances, re-enactments, and interactive fiction. Design principles, practical informa- tion, and how-to instructions • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 271 color photos/18 drawings • 160 pp. • 978-0- 7643-1485-8 • PB • $29.95 / £27.99 / 42.95 CAD Fashions & Accessories 1840-1980 Geoffrey Warren. 140 years of fashion history divided into major fashion movements. Full-color drawings show basic clothing designs, and accessories from hats and shoes, to gloves and jewelry. An invaluable book for collectors, fashion historians, designers, and theatrical costumers • 11"x81/2" (279 x 215 mm) • 558 color drawings • 160 pp. • 978-0-7643-0309-8 • PB • $29.95 / £27.99 / 42.95 CAD Kimono, Vanishing Tradition, Japanese Textiles of the 20th Century 2E Cheryl Imperatore and Paul MacLardy with Tena Turner. Kimono is a generic term for traditional Japanese clothing; it means “thing to wear.” This book provides an overview of various traditional garments, introduces types of designs found in 20th-century kimono, and presents wearable art and home décor inspired by kimono from contempo- rary artists. • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 528 photos • 256 pp. • 978-0-7643-5050-4 • HC • $49.99 / £45.99 / 72.00 CAD She’s Got Legs: A History of Hemlines and Fash- ion Jane Merrill and Keren Ben-Horin, Photography by Nasser K. Examines society’s ideas and role in mov- ing hemlines and the adaptation to “legcentric” tradi- tions throughout history. What has changed or stayed the same in the course of fashion eras? Enjoy the fashions from the waist down from today and yesterday through 319 striking images explained in their historic context • 9" x 12" (228 x 304 mm) • 319 b/w & color photos • 272 pp. • 978-0-7643-4952-2 • HC • $50.00 / £45.99 / 73.00 CAD Aloha Attire: Hawaiian Dress in the Twentieth Century Linda B. Arthur. Filled with more than 460 beautiful photos, this book gives a historical account of Hawaii’s fashion industry. Unique island designs, exotic fabrics, and traditional garments are all includ- ed within this spectacular display of Hawaiian paradise. • 81/2" x 11" (215 x 279mm) •469 color photos •192 pp. •978-0-7643-1015-7•HC•$49.95 / £45.99 / 72.00CAD Hawaiian Shirt Designs Nancy N. Schiffer. 425+ shirts displayed in color photos, with his- tory, women’s clothing, 20 different button styles, and 229 researched manufacturer and retail labels to help date and identify the shirts. The success story of aloha shirts is woven with the words of the people who themselves created and witnessed the development of this Hawaiian classic. • 11" x 8 1/2" (279 x 215mm) • 760 color photos • 192 pp. • 978-0-7643-0054-7 • HC • $39.95 / £36.99 / 56.95 CAD Hawaiian Shirts: Dress Right for Paradise Nan- cy N. Schiffer. More than 1,000 glorious color photos of Hawaiian-inspired textile designs on shirts. Fantas- tic florals, heavenly Hawaiian designs, gorgeous geo- metrics, beautiful birds, special surfing scenes, jump- ing Japanese prints, fabulous fish, luscious landscapes, favorite foods, compulsory cocktails, and plenty of styling details will motivate your journey. • 81/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 1044 color photos • 208 pp. • 978-0- 7643-2143-6 • HC • $40.00 / £36.99 / 56.95 CAD Tropical Shirts & Clothing Nancy N. Schiffer. More than 300 tropical shirts, dresses, and bath- ing suits from the South Pacific, Hawaii, Califor- nia, Florida, Bermuda, the Bahamas, the Virgin Islands, and the West Indies. A source of great design ideas and collectors will want them all. Shown also are 163 different clothing labels to help identify retail and design origins. • 11" x 8 1/2" (279 x 215 mm) • 497 color photos • 128 pp. • 978-0-7643-0484-2 • PB • $19.95 / £18.99 / 28.95 CAD Beads In Fashion 1900-2000 Leslie Piña, Lorita Winfield & Constance Korosec. Beautiful fashions covered with beads in this lavishly illustrated book. Includes the history, techniques, and preservation of vintage and modern clothing with beads through 534 beautiful color photos, a detailed text, captions, value guide, index, and bibliography. Clothing by designers such as Fortuny and Mackie to unknowns will delight all who enjoy fashion. • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 534 color photos • 192 pp. • 978-0-7643-0792-8 • HC • $39.95 / £36.99 / 56.95 CAD Vintage Style: 1920-1960 Desire Smith. Four decades of style from the mid-twentieth century beau- tifully illustrated with nearly 400 color photos that demonstrate the quality fabrics, dynamic designs, and careful workmanship that made the clothing last, both in condition and popularity. The text places the cloth- ing in its cultural context, showing how the styles evolved with the times • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 384 photos • 256 pp. • 978-0-7643-0302-9 • HC • $49.95 / £45.99 / 72.00 CAD Women for Victory: American Servicewomen in WorldWar II History and Uniforms Series - Volume 1 Katy Endruschat Goebel. The Women for Victory series provides a thorough and authoritative reference for American servicewomen’s history and uniforms of WWII. Vol.1 examines the Army Nurse Corps and Navy Nurse Corps, as well as the lesser known Army Hospital Dieti- tians and Army Physical Therapists. • 9"x12" (228x304 mm) • over 1200 color/bw images • 360 pp. • 978-0-7643- 3959-2 • HC • $89.99 / £81.99 / 135.00 CAD Women for Victory: American Servicewomen in World War II History and Uniforms Series - Volume 2 Katy Endruschat Goebel. The second volume records the history and uniforms of the Wom- en’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC). More than 1,170 illustrations supplement the wealth of textual infor- mation. Authentic uniform attire, also worn by the successor Women’s Army Corps, is featured in detailed color photographs • 9"x12" (228x304mm) •over 1170 color/bw images • 336 pp. • 978-0-7643-5203-4 • HC • $89.99 / £81.99 / 135.00 CAD The Guide to Kimono: A Handbook to Identifying, Dating, and Pricing Antique and Vintage Japanese Kimono Justine Sobocan. A concise, fully illustrated guide to kimono, a form of traditional Japanese clothing that has existed for centuries and continues to be a part of Japan's rich cultural heritage. Includes full-color im- ages and easy-to-follow descriptions of different types of kimono and kimono-related items, materials, and motifs. • 7" x 10" (177 x 254mm) • 80 color images • 144 pp. •978-0-7643-6586-7•PB•$29.99US / £27.99 / 42.99 CAD Vintage Fashions for Women: The 1950s & 60s Kristina Harris. Bebop back to post-war America, to crinoline, snug-bodiced, full-skirted dresses, sheath gowns, clear plastic evening shoes, and much more. This colorful book illustrates hundreds of examples of this exciting era of design. More than 500 photos will make it useful to collectors and designers alike. Plus, to help with the hunt, there’s an up-to-date value guide • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279mm) •519 color photos •176 pp. • 978-0-7643-0197-1 • PB• $29.95 / £27.99 / 42.95CAD Fifties Forever! Popular Fashions for Men, Wom- en, Boys, and Girls Roseann Ettinger. 1950s cloth- ing for the entire family, including formal and casual styles, is shown in more than 450 color photographs with descriptions and current values. An excellent reference for the “Fifties Look. • 81/2"X11" (215x279 mm) • 469 color photos • 160 pp. • 978-0-7643-0640-2 • PB • $29.95 / £27.99 / 42.95 CAD Hollywood Costume Design by Travilla Maureen Reilly. Bill Travilla’s legendary costume designs lit up the silver screen for Marilyn Monroe, Tom Mix, Ann Sheridan, Errol Flynn, Joan Crawford, Jane Russell, Paul Newman, and Joanne Woodward, among others. Original sketches and photos chronicle his work • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 160 color, 90 b/w photos • 192 pp. • 978-0-7643-1569-5 • HC • $59.95 / £54.99 / 85.00 CAD Psychedelic Chic: Artistic Fashions of the Late 1960s & Early 1970s Roseann Ettinger. More than 425 beautiful color photos showcase the luxurious assortment of clothes and accessories worn by psyche- delic era men and women. The designs of Emilio Pucci are joined by fashions influenced by Op Art, “flower power,” the East, and native-inspired prints. Values, a bibliography, and an index all are provided • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • over 430 color photos • 176 pp. • 978-0-7643-0811-6 • HC • $39.95 / £36.99 / 56.95 CAD Signature Prints: Jet-set Glamour of the ’60s & ’70s Roseann Ettinger. Non-wrinkling, silk jersey clothing, with bold and colorful prints signed by the most distinguished fashion designers of the mid-1950s, including Italy’s Emilio Pucci, Mr. Dino, Paganne, Edu- ardo, and more. More than 350 gorgeous color pho- tographs display party and casual styles of signature prints that remain classic today. Includes period shoes, jewelry, handbags, and other accessories • 81/2" x 11" (215x279mm) •350color photos•192pp. •978-0-7643- 2896-1 • HC • $40.00 / £36.99 / 56.95 CAD Swing Style: Fashions of the 1930s-1950s Mau- reen Reilly. Dozens of original color photos make this book a fun and exciting way to explore the vintage clothing scene. Sunny cotton prints, jewel-tone satins, and groovy garments for dancing to swing tunes are all included, plus a valuation guide, a resource direc- tory, a glossary of music and fashion terms, and even tips on creating your own vintage swing-era look • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 250 color and b/w photos • 160 pp. • 978-0-7643-1009-6 • HC • $29.95 / £27.99 / 42.95 CAD Tomorrow’s Heirlooms: Women’s Fashions of the ’60s & ’70s Trina Robbins. The interesting, sometimes chaotic decades of the ’60s and ’70s were reflected in the verve and variety of their fashions. Hundreds of cheerful dresses, jumpsuits, bell bottoms, hot pants, and disco clothes are illustrated with full color photos. Set in the context of the social issues of the era, the appreciation of both is enhanced • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279mm) • 396 color photos • 160 pp. • 978- 0-7643-0354-8 • PB • $29.95 / £27.99 / 42.95 CAD VINTAGE FASHIONS: HAWAIIAN VINTAGE FASHIONS: HISTORICAL SURVEYS | 105 VINTAGE FASHIONS: CA. 1930–1980 • HAWAIIAN • HISTORICAL SURVEYS