| Aloha Attire: Hawaiian Dress in the Twentieth Century Contributor(s): Arthur, Linda B. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0764310151 ISBN-13: 9780764310157 Publisher: Schiffer Publishing OUR PRICE: $44.96 Product Type: Hardcover Published: December 1999 Annotation: Filled with over 460 beautiful photos, this book gives a historical account of Hawaii's fashion industry. Unique island designs, exotic fabrics, and traditional garments are all included within this spectacular display of Hawaiian paradise. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Health & Fitness | Beauty & Grooming - General |
| Dewey: 391.009 |
| LCCN: 99066165 |
| Series: Schiffer Book for Collectors with Price Guide |
| Physical Information: 0.93" H x 8.82" W x 11.3" (2.70 lbs) 192 pages |
| Themes: - Geographic Orientation - Hawaii - Cultural Region - Oceania |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Over the years, various garments have become increasingly popular collectible items as they grant insight into the cultures in which they were made. Collectors who love the sand, sun, and surf will delight in this extraordinary guide to handsome Hawaiian clothing. Filled with over 460 beautiful photos, this book gives a historical account of Hawai i's fashion industry and its effect on the Western world. Unique island designs, exotic fabrics, and traditional garments--including the holoku and mu umu u--are all included within this spectacular display of Hawaiian paradise. Generations of tourists to Hawai i will enjoy the explanations of clothing designs unique to the islands, and designers will find this an invaluable and inspiring reference tool. |