The Colour of Fashion

The Story of Clothes in Ten Colors

Caroline Young

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WELBECK
31 May 2022

Industrial: Commercial Art & Design; Individual designers; Fashion & textiles: design; Fashion design & theory; History of fashion; Fashion & society

Mellow yellow, in the pink, feeling blue, green with envy.

Colour is so entwined with our emotions that there are countless expressions and song lyrics, devoted to it. But what meaning does colour have in what we wear? What does a green dress convey when worn to a cocktail party, what significance does a white trouser suit have when worn by a female politican, and why does a woman in red command attention?

Telling fascinating stories drawn from across history, The Colour of Fashion delves into the significance of colour in dress, and explores how the symbolism has shifted over time. Think of how black transitioned from a colour of mourning to the ultimate in elegance, how millennial pink has defined the Instagram generation, and beige, once a sophisticated favourite of Chanel, now reflects the normcore subculture. Featuring images of iconic colourful moments in fashion history - including Jennifer Lopez in green Versace, Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez in white tailoring and Audrey Hepburn in that Little Black Dress - this book is an essential read for fashion lovers.

The Colour of Fashion: The story of clothes in 10 colours

By: Caroline Young
Imprint: WELBECK
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 146mm, Spine: 26mm
Weight: 560g
ISBN: 9781802790849
ISBN 10: 1802790845
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 31 May 2022
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction - Black - Purple - Blue - Green - Yellow - Orange - Brown - Red - Pink - White - Index & credits

Caroline Young is the acclaimed author ofLiving with Coco Chanel,Classic Hollywood Style andStyle Tribes. Specialising in fashion and popular culture, Caroline lives in her hometown of Edinburgh, Scotland.