The Chronicle of Western Costume: From the Ancient World to the Late Twentieth Century

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John Peacock

The Chronicle of Western Costume

From the Ancient World to the Late Twentieth Century

John Peacock

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English

Thames & Hudson
11 October 2019

Industrial: Commercial Art & Design; History of fashion

Here, in more than one thousand full-colour illustrations, is the history of Western costume, from ancient Egypt to Paris fashion. John Peacock's meticulous drawings are organized in chronological sections and accompanied by detailed descriptions of each figure, including the individual items of costume shown and the many types of fabric, cut, pattern and colour that have been used over the centuries. An illustrated glossary gives additional information on technical terms.

The Chronicle of Western Costume is the unrivalled reference work on its subject. No student or designer in the performing arts, costume and fashion enthusiast, collector or social historian will want to be without it.

By: John Peacock
Imprint: Thames & Hudson
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 280mm, Width: 203mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 860g
ISBN: 9780500284476
ISBN 10: 0500284474
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 11 October 2019
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

John Peacock has worked as a fashion and costume designer and lecturer in fashion history. He was for several years senior costume designer for BBC Television, and is the author of many books on costume.

Reviews for The Chronicle of Western Costume: From the Ancient World to the Late Twentieth Century

'This amazing book is a wonderful resource for designers and costume makers, or those interested in the history of fashion ... the clear and detailed illustrations together with an illustrated glossary of technical terms make it an indispensable reference for fashion students' - Sewing World