The Fairchild Books Dictionary of Fashion

(Paperback, 4th edition)

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Dictionary of Fashion, 4th Edition builds on the success of previous editions with over 15,000 entries, including apparel, accessories, and their components, historical and textiles terms that relate to contemporary fashion and the language of the fashion industry. Tortora and Keiser organize terms over fifty broad categories that are fully cross-referenced to the alphabetical listing to promote understanding of related terminology. Lavishly illustrated with over 800 illustrations capturing the styles and details of fashion, this reference work is a must have for students, designers, fashion merchandisers, historians, and fashion enthusiasts.

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[A] must have for anyone looking to expand their vocabulary in the field of fashion. * BecomeGorgeous.com *
Overall the dictionary is a valuable resource of reference for fashion students, designers, historians, and those with an enthusiasm for fashion. -- Sarah Jane Kenyon * Costume *

Author Bio

Phyllis G. Tortora is a Professor Emerita at Queens College, USA, where she was Department Chair for 17 years, teaching historic costume and furnishings, and textiles. Sandra J. Keiser is an Associate Professor in the Fashion Department at Mount Mary College, USA, where she teaches courses in apparel design, trend analysis, and the apparel supply chain.