What Shall I Wear?: The What, Where, When, and How Much of Fashion, New Edition

Description: What Shall I Wear? by Claire McCardell, Tory Burch, Allison Tolman "First published in 1956, What Shall I Wear? is revolutionary fashion designer Claire McCardells collection of fashion wisdom and philosophy, and a vivacious guide to looking effortlessly stylish. This new edition of the sought-after classic features a foreword by iconic designer Tory Burch and a color insert of photos from McCardells collections."--Back cover. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description First published in 1956, What Shall I Wear is revolutionary fashion designer Claire McCardells collection of fashion wisdom and philosophy and a vivacious guide to looking effortlessly stylishClaire McCardell, the revolutionary fashion designer credited with originating "The American Look," designed for the emerging active lifestyle of women in the 1940s and 50s. She was the originator of mix-and-match separates, open-backed sundresses, and feminine denim fashion; she started the trend for ballet flats as a wartime leather-rationing measure. Spaghetti straps, brass hooks and eyes as fasteners, rivets, menswear details and fabrics—they were all started by McCardell. Her Monastic and Pop-over dresses achieved cult status, and her fashions were taken up by working women, the suburban set, and high society alike.First published in 1956, What Shall I Wear provides a glimpse into the sources of McCardells inspiration—travel, sports, the American leisure lifestyle, and her own closet—and how she transformed them into fashion while still approaching design from her chosen vantage point of usefulness. A retro treat for designers and anyone who loves fashion, both vintage and contemporary, the book is teeming with charming illustrations and still-solid advice for finding your own best look, creatively shopping on a budget, and building a real wardrobe that is chic and distinctive. What Shall I Wear is a tribute to the American spirit in fashion. Author Biography Claire McCardell (1905–1958) was an American fashion designer. In 1990, Life named her one of the 100 most important Americans of the 20th century, and in 1955, she was on the cover of TIME. She attended Parsons School of Design in New York and studied in Paris. As head designer of Townley Frocks, she was one of the first American designers to have name recognition. She was the recipient of two Coty American Fashion Critics Awards and won the first American Sportswear Designers Award from Sports Illustrated. Her work is in museums across the country and has been the subject of retrospectives at the Smithsonian and the Fashion Institute of Technology. Tory Burch is an American designer known for beautiful, timeless pieces. Founded in 2004, her collections include ready-to-wear, handbags, footwear, accessories, jewelry, home, and beauty. Empowering women is Torys guiding principle, underpinning her design philosophy and the Tory Burch Foundation. Allison Tolman is the vice president of Collections and Interpretation at the Maryland Center for History and Culture (MCHC) in Baltimore, Maryland. Formerly the associate curator of the Fashion Archives at MCHC, Tolman became fascinated with Claire McCardell as she delved into the deep collection of clothing and personal papers housed there. Review "Dont Get Dressed Without Reading This Book…Theres something about a books materiality and authorial style that finds common cause with the catwalk. If in doubt, simply spend some time with Ms. McCardell, whose advice accessorizes the mind, not just the house — and costs less, these days, than the price of a tube of haute lipstick." * The New York Times *"In our rule-free, anythings-a-trend world, youd think the last thing we need is a book telling women how to get dressed. And yet! Claire McCardells What Shall I Wear? The What, Where, When, and How Much of Fashion, a witty and slender book first released in 1956 and now back in print with an introduction by Tory Burch, is the best and most considerate fashion book Ive read this year." * Harpers Bazaar.com * Promotional First published in 1956, What Shall I Wear? is revolutionary fashion designer Claire McCardells collection of fashion wisdom, philosophy, and vivacious guide to looking effortlessly stylish. Review Quote "Dont Get Dressed Without Reading This Book ... Theres something about a books materiality and authorial style that finds common cause with the catwalk. If in doubt, simply spend some time with Ms. McCardell, whose advice accessorizes the mind, not just the house -- and costs less, these days, than the price of a tube of haute lipstick." Promotional "Headline" First published in 1956, What Shall I Wear? is revolutionary fashion designer Claire McCardells collection of fashion wisdom, philosophy, and vivacious guide to looking effortlessly stylish. Details ISBN1419763830 Author Allison Tolman Short Title What Shall I Wear? Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 1419763830 ISBN-13 9781419763830 Format Hardcover Publisher Abrams Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Pages 160 Imprint Abrams Image Illustrations 25 color images, 16-page insert Publication Date 2022-09-15 NZ Release Date 2022-09-15 US Release Date 2022-09-15 UK Release Date 2022-09-15 Subtitle The What, Where, When, and How Much of Fashion, New Edition with a Foreword by Tory Burch DEWEY 391.2 Audience General AU Release Date 2022-11-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:139170343;

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