Style In Costume
Written by renowned fashion historian and Victoria and Albert Museum keeper James Laver, Style in Costume (1949) is an insightful visual study exploring the intriguing parallels between fashion and architecture. Pairing historical garments with contemporary buildings and interior design, Laver demonstrates how the spirit of an age the Zeitgeist defines both what people wore and the structures they built.
Published in London, United Kingdom, by Oxford University Press, Style in Costume is an elegant vintage study of historical fashion, art history, and sartorial design authored by the distinguished costume historian and stage designer James Laver. Exploring the fascinating intersections between architectural motifs, prevailing artistic movements, and historical garment trends, this classic volume offers a nuanced analysis of how societal aesthetics shape human dress across centuries.
Featuring a refined softcover presentation, the front cover displays a soft muted blue border surrounding a central peach-toned panel framed by geometric line work. The upper section features a inset monochrome portrait of a noblewoman wearing a Tudor-era gable hood and intricate necklace, framed beneath clean black typography reading STYLE IN COSTUME. Inside, the pages are filled with detailed historical illustrations, comparative diagrams, and expert scholarly commentary tracing the evolution of fashion design. An essential centerpiece collectible for fashion historians, costume designers, and vintage art book collectors.
| Title | Style In Costume |
|---|---|
| Brand | Oxford University Press / James Laver |
| Category | Textbook |
| SKU | 22415626 |
| Condition | used |
| Weight | 145.0 g |
| HS Code | 4901,99 |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
| MPN | eiiUuOy |
