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By the end of the decade, styles, markets, materials, demographics, inspirations and the very definition of fashion had been transformed. The young generation wanted informal but stylish clothes, and self-expression was paramount. 'Fashion' had given way to 'style'. Jonathan Walford charts these revolutions, from London's mod 'youthquake' to the yé-yés in Paris via the flower children and Afro movement in the US, and shows how a new internatio...

Shoes A-Z" is a brilliantly illustrated compendium of shoe designers, brands, manufacturers, and retailers since 1950.

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The 1950s was the first decade when American fashion became truly American. The United States had always relied on Europe for its style leads, but during World War II, when necessity became the mother of invention, the country had to find its own way. American designers looked to what American women needed and found new inspirations for American fashion design. Sportswear became a strength, but not at the expense of elegance. Easy wear materia...

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This ravishing book, uniquely illustrated with photographs of actual shoes, takes us on a remarkable tour of the shoe closets of the world over the last four centuries, exploring how major historical events, social change and industrialisation have influenced styles and production. Fabulous images of conversation-starting shoes fill the pages and revealing commentaries inform the reader. An indispensable reference tool and a thing of beauty in...

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