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The Classic Ten - by Nancy Macdonell Smith (Paperback)

Name: The Classic Ten - by Nancy Macdonell Smith (Paperback)
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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.
About the Author: Nancy MacDonell Smith is the fashion news/features director at NYLON magazine.
224 Pages
Art, Fashion & Accessories

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About the Book

Tracing the evolution of ten fashion items--from inception to iconic status--Nancy MacDonell Smith 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.

Book Synopsis

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.

Review Quotes

"Smith's endearing and quirky book centers on colorful myths, historical facts, meanings, methods and many other allures surrounding 10 wardrobe basics." -- Publishers Weekly

About the Author

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.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 8.22 Inches (H) x 5.04 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)

Weight: .42 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 224

Genre: Art

Sub-Genre: Fashion & Accessories

Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group

Format: Paperback

Author: Nancy Macdonell Smith

Language: English

Street Date: October 28, 2003

TCIN: 1006473879

UPC: 9780142003565

Item Number (DPCI): 247-21-1885

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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