The story of synthetics in fashion, beginning with Courtauld's 'ArtSilk' and taking in DuPont's invention of nylon in the late thirties and the advent of rayon, crimplene and lycra. The part played by fashion houses is discussed, along with the rise of the Japanese couturiers.
| ISBN-13: | 9780747534457 |
| ISBN-10: | 0747534454 |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury |
| Publication date: | 1999 |
| Edition description: | Reissue edition |
| Pages: | 192 |
| Product dimensions: | Height: 9.92124 Inches, Length: 7.67715 Inches, Weight: 1.67330856858 Pounds, Width: 0.03937 Inches |
| Author: | Susannah Handley |
| Language: | en |
| Binding: | Hardcover |
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