Berg encyclopedia of world dress and fashion : The United States and Canada

Author

Additional Author(s)

• Tortora, Phyllis G.

Publisher

Oxford: Berg, 2010

Language

English

ISBN

9781847888525

Series

Subject(s)

• CLOTHING AND DRESS
• FASHION

Notes

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Abstract

The United States and Canada provides a comprehensive overview of North American dress. This volume explores the region's varied terrains and climates and how they have contributed to the emergence of vastly different sartorial styles, from cowboy dress and blue jeans to snowgoggles and carnival costume. The splendid dress cultures and heritages of First Nation Peoples and African Americans are covered in depth, together with their influence on mainstream fashion. Hispanic and Jewish cultural traditions are also fully explored, while "Snapshots" provide briefer overviews of the dress practices of a surprising range of cultural and social groups in the region, from the Amish to drag queens. The importance of the North American fashion industry, both past and present, is highlighted, as are major influences that continue to shape trends worldwide, such as the Hollywood film industry and rock music.

Physical Dimension

Number of Page(s)

1 online resource (xviii, 580 p.)

Dimension

-

Other Desc.

ill.

Summary / Review / Table of Content

Front matter
Part 1: Overview of Dress and Fashion in the United States and Canada
Part 2: Fashion in the United States and Canada
Part 3: Demographic and Social Influences on Dress
Part 4: North American Indian and First Nation Peoples
Part 5: Cultural Groups in the United States and Canada
Online Exclusives

Exemplar(s)

#	Accession No.	Call Number	Location	Status
1.	01509/21	391.003 Ber	Online !	Available