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Costume and fashion by James Laver · Booklabria

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Costume and fashion

HistoryClothing and dress

Costume and fashion

Name: Costume and fashion
Author: James Laver

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First published: 1982
Language: English
Editions: 5

Synopsis

History of clothes and fashion throughout the ages and around the world, discussing the underlying motives of fashion and the ways in which clothes have been used to protect, express identity, attract, or influence others.

Subjects: History
Clothing and dress
Fashion
Costume
Fashion, history
Costume, history

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