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How to read a dress
Book • 2017
Lydia Edwards' "How to Read a Dress" offers a comprehensive exploration of the evolution of women's dress from the 16th to the 21st century.
The book analyzes dresses across various social classes, highlighting the interplay between fashion, social norms, and historical events.
Edwards uses detailed visual analysis to reveal the stories embedded within garments, demonstrating how dresses reflect cultural shifts and individual experiences.
The book challenges traditional fashion history narratives by including working-class garments and exploring the impact of globalization and gender fluidity.
It serves as a valuable resource for fashion enthusiasts, historians, and anyone interested in the social and cultural significance of clothing.
The book analyzes dresses across various social classes, highlighting the interplay between fashion, social norms, and historical events.
Edwards uses detailed visual analysis to reveal the stories embedded within garments, demonstrating how dresses reflect cultural shifts and individual experiences.
The book challenges traditional fashion history narratives by including working-class garments and exploring the impact of globalization and gender fluidity.
It serves as a valuable resource for fashion enthusiasts, historians, and anyone interested in the social and cultural significance of clothing.
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How to Read a Dress, an Interview with Lydia Edwards (Dressed Classic)
