| The Clothing Label Book: A Century of Design Contributor(s): Skinner, Tina (Author) |
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ISBN: 0764317466 ISBN-13: 9780764317460 Publisher: Schiffer Publishing OUR PRICE: $35.96 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 2003 Annotation: A wonderful gallery of labels for label artists, textile manufacturers, graphic designers, and just plan old ordinary people to enjoy. Labels dating back to the turn of the century, as well as a current roster of famous names and contemporary designs. Includes an overview of the history of garment labels and manufacturing techniques, plus a resource guide listing many of today's leading clothing-label manufacturers. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Art |
| Dewey: 741.692 |
| LCCN: 2002115129 |
| Series: Schiffer Design Books |
| Physical Information: 0.51" H x 8.5" W x 10.9" (1.72 lbs) 144 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: After many requests for a book about clothing labels we decided to put one together featuring a wonderful gallery of labels for artists, textile manufacturers, graphic designers, and just plan old ordinary people to enjoy. This book includes a little bit of history and technical information as well as a diverse selection of lovely labels to look at and be inspired by. There are labels dating back to the turn of the century, as well as a current roster of famous names and contemporary designs. A wonderful introduction gives a comprehensive overview of the history of garment labels and manufacturing techniques. A resource guide lists many of today's leading clothing-label manufacturers. After leafing through this book, you'll never take your clothing labels for granted again This is an excellent, inspirational resource for fashion designers and historians. |