Description
This book is the first of its kind to study the impact that the Great War had on fashion, the fashion industry and civilians in a transnational context.
About the Author
Maude Bass-Krueger is a professor in the department of Art History, Theatre, and Music Studies at the University of Ghent, Belgium. Hayley Edwards-Dujardin is an independent scholar and editor based in Paris, France. Sophie Kurkdjian is an assistant professor at the American University of Paris, France.
Reviews
A coherent, fresh and fascinating study by an impressive, international group of researchers ... Because of its international base, the high quality of the research manifested by its 19 contributors, and the sensitive structure set in pace by its editors, this book marks another important step in the current positive and exciting development in dress and fashion history publications. * Lou Taylor, University of Brighton, UK *
This innovative book reveals how the global war altered not only the business of fashion on an international scale but also had a strong impact on personal dress practices. It splendidly shows how fashion became a powerful symbol of nationalism and played an important role concerning social norms including gender and class relationship. * Adelheid Rasche, Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Germany *
A long overdue transnational exploration of the business and beauty of fashion during the Great War, covering diverse aspects of wartime clothing industry, artistry and identity through absorbing scholarship and impactful illustrations. * Lucy Adlington, author of Great War Fashion: Tales from the History Wardrobe and Stitches in Time *
Book Information
ISBN 9781350119864
Author Maude Bass-Krueger
Format Hardback
Page Count 352
Imprint Bloomsbury Visual Arts
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 1136g