Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Mida, Ingrid
Title:
The dress detective : a practical guide to object-based research in fashion / Ingrid Mida and Alexandra Kim.
Published / Created:
London, UK : Bloomsbury Visual Arts, 2018.

©2015
Physical Description:
224 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm
Collection:
Reference Library
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Foreword / Jean Druesedow -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- A brief history of object-based research with dress artifacts -- How to read a dress artifact -- Observation -- Reflection -- Interpretation -- Case study of a yellow woolen pelisse -- Case study of a gray-blue sateen corset -- Case study of a brown velveteen and wool bodice -- Case study of a man's evening suit tailcoat and trousers -- Case study of a Lanvin wedding dress and headpiece -- Case study of a ruby red velvet jacket by Christian Dior -- Case study of a kimono-style jacket by Kenzo -- Appendix 1. Checklist for observation -- Appendix 2. Checklist for reflection.
Subject Terms:
Fashion -- Research -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. | Clothing trade -- Research -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. | Fashion design -- Research -- Methodology -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. | Beauty and Fashion. | Clothing trade -- Research. | Beauty and Fashion.
Form/Genre:
Handbooks and manuals. | Handbooks and manuals. | Guides et manuels.
Contributors:
Kim, Alexandra, author. | Society of Antiquaries of London.