The fashion resource book : men / Robert Leach.
| Author/creator | Leach, Robert author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | New York, New York : Thames & Hudson, 2014. |
| Copyright Date | ©2014 |
| Description | 208 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | 1. The research process : Research practices : Burberry ; Thom Browne ; Comme des Garçons ; Louis Vuitton: Kim Jones ; Sibling ; Yohji Yamamoto ; RRL by Ralph Lauren ; Nigel Cabourn ; Alexander McQueen ; The vintage Showroom ; Christopher Shannon -- 2. Research and inspiration : Historical research : Archive and museum -- Trends and forecasting -- Street style : Garment case study: the Harrington jacket -- Style : The Duke of Windsor -- Popular culture -- Heritage : Barbour ; C.P. Company/Aitor Throup ; Belstaff -- World : Case study: Kelvin Kwok -- Formal wear : Savile Row ; Case study: Laurens Brunt ; Garment case study: Blazer stripes ; Gieves & Hawkes ; Tommy Nutter ; Timothy Everest -- Uniform : Combat kit ; Tropical uniform ; Case study: Aaron Tubb ; Stone Island ; Camouflage ; Ceremonial uniform -- Workwear : Denim ; Levi Strauss ; Lee ; Carhartt WIP (Work in Progress) ; Contemporary workwear ; Contemporary denim -- The language of clothes : Garment case study: Oilskins ; Knit case study: Fair Isle -- Sportswear : Baseball and letterman jackets -- Concept-led and avant-garde : Junya Watanabe ; Aitor Throup ; Case study: Liam Hodges ; XXBC ; Case study: Marios Alexandrou ; Case study: James Pawson ; Bernard Willhelm -- 3. Garment biographies : The trench coat ; The pea coat ; Case study: Philip Strawbridge ; The parka ; The motorcycle jacket ; The denim jacket ; The flying jacket ; The duffle coat ; The field jacket. |
| Abstract | Examines men's fashion revealing their sources of inspiration, including works of art, natural and scientific themes, films, and military uniforms. |
| General note | "393 illustrations, 277 in color." |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (page 204) and index. |
| LCCN | 2013948278 |
| ISBN | 9780500291320 (pbk.) |
| ISBN | 0500291322 (pbk.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Joyner | General Stacks | TT617 .L39 2014 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |