Dressmaking Explained : A-Z of Terms, Processes, Stitches (complete Comprensive Guide to Sewing Women's Clothing, Apparell, Fully Illustrated, with Instructions, DIY Methods, Techniques for Finely Sewn Clothes, Classic 1980s styles)

Arco Publishing Inc, New York, 1982 Large format paperback tome. 358 pages. Very good, clean condition. Normal outer edge wear from age (40 years) Sticker mark on back cover from book store. Style; Fashion of the 1980s was characterized by a rejection of 1970s fashion. Punk fashion began as a reaction against both the hippie movement of the past decades and the materialist values of the current decade. The first half of the decade was relatively tame in comparison to the second half, which was when apparel became very bright and vivid in appearance. Hair in the 1980s was typically big, curly, bouffant and heavily styled. Television shows such as Dynasty helped popularize the high volume bouffant and glamorous image associated with it. Women in the 1980s wore bright, heavy makeup. Everyday fashion in the 1980s consisted of light-colored lips, dark and thick eyelashes, and pink or red rouge (otherwise known as blush). Some of the top fashion models of the 1980s were Brooke Shields, Christie Brinkley, Gia Carangi, Joan Severance, Kim Alexis, Carol Alt, Yasmin Le Bon, Renée Simonsen, Kelly Emberg, Inès de La Fressange, Tatjana Patitz, Elle Macpherson, and Paulina Porizkova. -- source wikipedia. Paperback : soft cover edition in good clean condition, a typical used book with some slight wear to edges and spine. Firmly readable. As to be expected with used books, there may be some minor bumping, creases, and/or scuffs. Overall a good copy. We appreciate your consideration of one of our books, art prints or novelty items. We strive to offer fast, courteous and professional service to all our patrons. Reading is one of life's great pleasures. Please inquire for further details, our items arrive shrink wrapped and well packed. ~ Thank you for viewing and stopping by.. Paperback, Large Format. Good /Nice/Clean/No Dust Jacket. Illus. by Black and White Illustrations. Sewing, Ladies Apparell, Clothing Design. DIY Fashion Sewing Techniques.