In America: A Lexicon of Fashion

A new glossary of American fashion explores the expressive qualities of works by pioneering designers, who established the nation’s style, and the up-and-coming designers shaping its future.In America: A Lexicon of Fashion presents a modern vocabulary of American dress that emphasizes emotions while not discounting the simple, practical, and egalitarian character that has traditionally separated American ready-to-wear from European haute couture. Stunning new photography showcases over 100 garments from the 1940s to the present that offer a timely new perspective on the diverse and multifaceted nature of American fashion.The catalogue features works that display qualities such as belonging, comfort, desire, exuberance, fellowship, joy, nostalgia, optimism, reverence, spontaneity, strength, and sweetness by well-known designers and emerging creatives, including:Gilbert AdrianGeoffrey BeeneThom BrowneBonnie CashinWilly ChavarriaOlivia ChengTelfar ClemensOscar de la RentaColm DillanePerry EllisTremaine EmoryTom FordRudi GernreichHalstonElizabeth HawesCarolina HerreraConner IvesCharles JamesKerby Jean-RaymondDonna KaranCalvin KleinMichael KorsRalph LaurenVera MaxwellClaire McCardellNorman NorellHeron PrestonChristopher John RogersRaul SolísHillary TaymourDiane von FurstenbergVera Wang