Fashion Reimagined: Themes and Variations 1700-Now

Fashion Reimagined showcases 50 fashionable dresses from the Mint Museum's collection, spanning from 1760 to 2022, exploring three aspects of historicism: minimalism, pattern, and decoration. The book includes designs by notable designers and provides insights into the textiles and globalization embedded in the garments.

Format: Hardback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 05 December 2022
Publisher: D Giles Ltd

Fashion Reimagined showcases a remarkable collection of 50 fashionable dresses, meticulously selected from the prestigious Mint Museum in Charlotte, North Carolina. Spanning from 1760 to 2022, this captivating book explores the diverse world of men's and women's fashion, offering a captivating glimpse into the evolution of style over centuries.

Divided into three insightful sections, Fashion Reimagined delves into the realms of historicism, encompassing Minimalism, Pattern and Decoration, and The Body Reimagined. Each catalogue entry serves as a thematic lens, providing comprehensive information and insightful perspectives on the individual designers, fabrics, construction techniques, and the global influences embedded within the textiles and fashions of the past.

The collection boasts an array of stunning garments, ranging from elegant court suits to contemporary streetwear. Notable highlights include an English 18th-century sack back dress, two English men's court suits from the early 19th century, early 19th-century printed cotton dresses, wedding dresses from the mid and late 19th century, and a rare 1920s wedding ensemble by renowned Roman fashion artist Maria Monaci Gallenga. Additionally, the book features an extraordinary early 20th-century Ispahan mantle by Paul Poiret, an unusual mid-twentieth-century Black Narcissus dress by American designer James Galanos, several examples of 1960s and 70s mod and hippie chic style, and innovative contemporary fashions by renowned designers such as Giorgio Armani, Romeo Gigli, Zandra Rhodes, Anna Sui, Yoji Yamamoto, Wale Oyejide for Ikire Jones, Anamika Khanna, and Iris van Herpen, among others.

Fashion Reimagined is a testament to the enduring power of fashion as a cultural expression, showcasing the rich heritage and creativity that have shaped the world of style throughout history. Whether you're a fashion enthusiast, historian, or simply someone with an interest in the evolution of fashion, this captivating book offers a captivating journey through time, providing a deeper understanding of the art of dress and its profound impact on society.

Weight: 1074g
Dimension: 238 x 290 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913875169