Shopping for Vintage

The Definitive Guide to Vintage Fashion

Funmi Odulate; Illustrations by Richard Merritt

St. Martin's Griffin

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This definitive guide to vintage clothing and accessories covers every major fashion epoch and designer from the 1880s to today--from Charles Worth to Vivienne Westwood. With snapshots of the key designers to the pivotal pieces that defined each decade, fashion expert Funmi Odulate takes you through the history of each era.

Included is an extensive country-by-country directory of vintage shops, fairs, and flea markets, with profiles of the major dealers and outstanding shops, from L.A. to Shanghai.
Packed with insider tips about what to look for when buying vintage, how to recognize something of value and most importantly, where to find it, this is a stunning and sophisticated reference for all lovers of vintage fashion.

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Designers and their DECADESLA belle Époque 1890-1914The French phrase "La Belle Époque" refers to the pre-war "fine period" typified by extravagant dressing and the height of luxury living for the elite. The bustle disappeared from dresses, and Charles Worth's "Princess line"--a more pared-down, sophisticated version of the A-line shape--developed into the new style of skirt. Ultra-voluminous dress sleeves, known as "Leg of Mutton" sleeves, became the .

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Funmi Odulate; Illustrations by Richard Merritt

FUNMI ODULATE is a fashion writer and vintage connoisseur. She has written for fashion publications including Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, In Style, and Sunday Times Style.

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Shopping for Vintage
The Definitive Guide to Vintage Fashion
Funmi Odulate; Illustrations by Richard Merritt

Paper Over Board

Paper Over Board
St. Martin's Press
St. Martin's Griffin
May 2008
Paper Over Board
ISBN: 9780312377786
ISBN10: 0312377789
5 1/2 x 7 inches, 304 pages, Includes color illustrations throughout
$20.00
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