Paris fashion : a cultural history

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Steele, Valerie

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"Is Paris still the capital of Fashion? Challenged by Milan, London and New York, Paris struggles to retain supremacy by providing the ultimate catwalk for design from around the world." "More than...

"Is Paris still the capital of Fashion? Challenged by Milan, London and New York, Paris struggles to retain supremacy by providing the ultimate catwalk for design from around the world." "More than just a history of famous designers and changing styles, this book is about fashion as a cultural ideal and a social phenomenon. By focussing on a 'case study' of Paris, Steele provides insights into the significance of fashion in modern urban society. Revised and updated, Paris Fashion is reprinted here in paperback for the first time"--Jacket.

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