Made in Italy / Made in France: The Fabrics of Culture: Reference Materials

"Published in the summer of 2010 in print and online, the 10-volume Encyclopedia of World Dress and Fashion is the first comprehensive reference work to explore all aspects of dress and fashion globally - from pre-history to the present day. Arranged geographically and written by an international team of experts, the Encyclopedia will serve as the go-to source for all issues relating the art and anthropology of costume, dress, and fashion the world over for students, scholars, members of the design and fashion industries, and fashion aficionados for years to come."

"Aimed at professionals and students of the fashion industry. It contains all the terminology necessary for those who use English for work or study: clothing, accessories and jewelry, fabrics, treatments and work techniques, colors, cosmetics and hair care, marketing and advertising. Over 30,000 words and phrases: over 300 illustrations of styles, clothing, accessories and techniques; table of sizes."

The encyclopedia is made up of three large volumes. The first two volumes discuss the history of Italian and European culture as seen from a costume perspective, utilizing archival and literary sources, learned and popular texts. The third volume presents the world of fashion from a historical and social sciences perspective; analyzing the production and market processes.

"This indispensable guide to fashion provides in more than 1200 entries detailed information on the life and work of every important designer from 1840 to the present day, including not only couturiers but also shoe, hat, and knitwear specialists, costume designers, jewelers, and hairdressers. It covers the fashion media, photographers and illustrators, influential art movements, fashion terms, garment and accessory styles,technical processes, and every kind of fabric, as well as personalities who have influenced fashion or promoted a style.
The revised and expanded edition features fifty new entries and corrections and updates throughout. It is an essential sourcebook for designers, students, collectors, and enthusiasts. 400 illustrations, 85 in color."