The Classic Ten: The True Story of the Little Black Dress and Nine Other Fashion Favorites

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Penguin, 28 okt 2003 - 224 pagina's
Nancy MacDonell Smith explores the origins, meaning, and remarkable staying power of the ten staples of feminine fashion:
* the little black dress
* the white shirt
* the cashmere sweater
* blue jeans
* the suit
* high heels
* pearls
* lipstick
* sneakers
* the trench coat
Tracing the evolution of each item from inception to icon status, she reveals the history and social significance of each, from the black dress's associations with danger and death to the status implications of the classic white shirt. Incorporating sources from history, literature, magazines, and cinema, as well as her own witty anecdotes, Smith has created an engaging, informative guide to modern style.
 

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Tke Little Black Dress
1
The Suit
19
Jeans
41
The Cashmere Sweater
61
The White Shirt
81
The High Heel
99
Pearls
119
The Trench Coat
141
Lipstick
159
Sneakers
181
Conclusion
203
Selected Bibliography
205
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Over de auteur (2003)

Nancy MacDonell Smith is the fashion news/features director at NYLON magazine. She has written about fashion and style for the New York Times, Harper's Bazaar, and many other magazines.

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