The Classic Ten: The True Story of the Little Black Dress and Nine Other Fashion Favorites Paperback - 2003
by Nancy Macdonell Smith
Nancy MacDonell Smith explores the origins, meaning, and remarkable staying power of the ten staples of feminine fashion* the little black dress
* the white shirt
* the cashmere sweater
* blue jeans
* the suit
* high heels
* pearls
* lipstick
* sneakers
* the trench coat
Tracing the evolution of each item from inception to icon status, she reveals the history and social significance of each, from the black dress's associations with danger and death to the status implications of the classic white shirt. Incorporating sources from history, literature, magazines, and cinema, as well as her own witty anecdotes, Smith has created an engaging, informative guide to modern style.
Summary
* the little black dress
* the white shirt
* the cashmere sweater
* blue jeans
* the suit
* high heels
* pearls
* lipstick
* sneakers
* the trench coat
Tracing the evolution of each item from inception to icon status, she reveals the history and social significance of each, from the black dress's associations with danger and death to the status implications of the classic white shirt. Incorporating sources from history, literature, magazines, and cinema, as well as her own witty anecdotes, Smith has created an engaging, informative guide to modern style.
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- Title The Classic Ten: The True Story of the Little Black Dress and Nine Other Fashion Favorites
- Author Nancy Macdonell Smith
- Binding Paperback
- Edition [ Edition: First
- Pages 224
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Penguin Group, NY USA
- Date October 28, 2003
- Illustrated Yes
- ISBN 9780142003565 / 0142003565
- Weight 0.42 lbs (0.19 kg)
- Dimensions 8.22 x 5.04 x 0.6 in (20.88 x 12.80 x 1.52 cm)
- Ages 18 to UP years
- Grade levels 13 - UP
- Library of Congress subjects Fashion - History, Fashion - Social aspects
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2003042929
- Dewey Decimal Code 391
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