New African Fashion by Helen Jennings (2011, Hardcover)

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PublisherPrestel Gmbh & Co KG.
ISBN-103791345796
ISBN-139783791345796
eBay Product ID (ePID)109151184

Product Key Features

Book TitleNew African Fashion
Number of Pages288 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2011
TopicFashion & Accessories, Customs & Traditions, Fashion & Style
IllustratorYes
GenreDesign, Social Science, Self-Help
AuthorHelen Jennings
FormatHardcover

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Item Weight13 Oz
Item Length10.6 in
Item Width7.7 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition23
Reviews"A refreshing and commendable stab at an extremely broad and underrepresented market." --Worn Fashion Journal
Dewey Decimal746.92096
SynopsisEver since the late 1960s when Yves Saint Laurent and Paco Rabanne presented African-inspired collections, the textiles, details, and colors of Africa have moved into the realm of high fashion. In the past few years, young designers from the continent itself have emerged as people to watch in the fashion world. Helen Jennings, editor of award-winning ARISE magazine, offers in this book a brief history of African fashion, beauty and style, follows its influence on modern designers, and spotlights the best designers, photographers, and models from across the continent and the African diaspora. Profiling popular lines such as Duro Olowu, Jewel by Lisa, Black Coffee, and Eric Raisina, Jennings explores the myriad reasons why African fashion is having its moment in the sun. She shows how designers are looking beyond cliches of the African aesthetic by embracing both traditional and contemporary fabrics and garments, and how the passion for ethically and environmentally conscious clothing is fueling this trend. As colorful and exciting as the fashions it features, this volume will appeal to anyone interested in following the world's most exciting new fashion development., From Africa-inspired to African-made, this guide is the first to celebrate a new wave of fashion designers who are emerging on the global stage. Ever since the late 1960s when Yves Saint Laurent and Paco Rabanne presented African-inspired collections, the textiles, details, and colors of Africa have moved into the realm of high fashion. In the past few years, young designers from the continent itself have emerged as people to watch in the fashion world. Helen Jennings, editor of award-winning ARISE magazine, offers in this book a brief history of African fashion, beauty and style, follows its influence on modern designers, and spotlights the best designers, photographers, and models from across the continent and the African diaspora. Profiling popular lines such as Duro Olowu, Jewel by Lisa, Black Coffee, and Eric Raisina, Jennings explores the myriad reasons why African fashion is having its moment in the sun. She shows show designers are looking beyond cliches of the African aesthetic by embracing both traditional and contemporary fabrics and garments, and how the passion for ethically and environmentally conscious clothing is fueling this trend. As colorful and exciting as the fashions it features, this volume will appeal to anyone interested in following the world's most exciting new fashion development., From Africa-inspired to African-made, this guide is the first to celebrate a new wave of fashion designers who are emerging on the global stage.
LC Classification NumberTT504.6

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  • Good book for fashion lovers.

    I love the book, it was what I was looking for and more. Good designs, and information on the designers, and great picture quality.

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