PANTON’S EVERYDAY FASHION WORDS covers
world fashion terms, as well as terms from non-Western cultures and
folk costume, historical terms, terms from merchandising and
retailing, and textile terms.
The A-to-Z listings are followed by a section of fashion
designers.
The fact filled PANTON’S EVERYDAY FASHION WORDS defines over 8,000
words associated with wearing apparel and fashion. From bateau
necklines to trilbys and vamps, individual terms are assembled
alphabetically in groups according to dress parts, fabrics, and
other style categories.
PANTON’S EVERYDAY FASHION WORDS also provides detailed information
on the life and work of important designers. Enhanced with over
hundreds of clearly detailed illustrations, this comprehensive
guide will be welcomed by fashion writers, designers, and anyone
interested in the history of fashion trends.
PANTON’S EVERYDAY FASHION WORDS includes not only couturiers but
also shoe, hat and knitwear specialists, costume designers,
jewelers and hairdressers. It also covers the fashion media,
photographers and illustrators, influential art movements, garment
and accessory styles, technical processes, and every kind of
fabric, as well as celebrities who have influenced fashion or
promoted a style.
Extensively researched PANTON’S EVERYDAY FASHION WORDS is
completely up to date and it is an essential sourcebook for
designers, students, collectors and
enthusiasts.