Tim Gunn's fashion bible the fascinating history of everything in your closet

"From a bestselling fashion guru--a fascinating, meticulously researched history of Western fashion covering every topic from the history of the high heel to the origin of blue jeans.America's favorite fashion expert, New York Times bestselling author, beloved mentor on Project Runway, and...

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Main Author: Gunn, Tim.
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: New York : Gallery Books, 2012.
Edition: 1st Gallery Books hardcover ed.
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Summary: "From a bestselling fashion guru--a fascinating, meticulously researched history of Western fashion covering every topic from the history of the high heel to the origin of blue jeans.America's favorite fashion expert, New York Times bestselling author, beloved mentor on Project Runway, and a frequent guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Dr. Oz, The Biggest Loser, and others--Tim Gunn is also the chief creative officer of Liz Claiborne and a former faculty member and chair of fashion design at Parsons' New School for Design. Now he pours this undeniably impressive fashion knowledge into this category-killing tome, Tim Gunn's Fashion Bible. From togas to Crocs, beloved fashion guru Tim Gunn presents the fascinating and exhaustive history of every item of clothing and accessory ever worn. In his new, authoritative, witty Fashion Bible, he traces the origins of everything in your closet from its earliest incarnation to the present day, covering everything from the cultural history of the garment to current fads. From suits to sportswear, Gunn recounts the contributions made by revolutionary designers and surveys Western fashion, educating, enlightening, and entertaining us all! Marked by Tim's personable tone, this comprehensive volume not only informs, but reminds us that fashion is ultimately about innovation and fun!"--
Physical Description: 312 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (p. 298-309).
ISBN: 9781451643855 (hardback)
1451643853 (hardback)
9781451643879 (ebook)
145164387X (ebook)
9781451643862 (paperback)
1451643861 (paperback)
Author Notes: Beloved pop culture icon Tim Gunn is best known as co-host of the twelve-time Emmy-nominated reality show Project Runway . He also hosted two seasons of his own Bravo makeover series, Tim Gunn's Guide to Style .