| The Fairchild Books Dictionary of Fashion Revised Edition Contributor(s): Tortora, Phyllis G. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1609014898 ISBN-13: 9781609014896 Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC OUR PRICE: $104.45 Product Type: Paperback Published: December 2013 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Design | Textile & Costume - Reference | Dictionaries - Design | Reference |
| Dewey: 391 |
| LCCN: 2013938689 |
| Physical Information: 1.2" H x 8" W x 10" (2.50 lbs) 488 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Dictionary of Fashion, 4th Edition builds on the success of previous editions with over 15,000 entries, including apparel, accessories, and their components, historical and textiles terms that relate to contemporary fashion and the language of the fashion industry. Tortora and Keiser organize terms over fifty broad categories that are fully cross-referenced to the alphabetical listing to promote understanding of related terminology. Lavishly illustrated with over 800 illustrations capturing the styles and details of fashion, this reference work is a must have for students, designers, fashion merchandisers, historians, and fashion enthusiasts. |
Contributor Bio(s): Tortora, Phyllis G.: - Phyllis G. Tortora is a Professor Emerita at Queens College, where she was Department Chair for 17 years, teaching historic costume and furnishings, and textiles. She has also served as a consultant to the Historic Costume Collection of the Huntington Historical Society. Her professional memberships include the International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA) and the Costume Society of America (CSA). She has been awarded Fellow Membership in ITAA. |