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Denim: From Cowboys to Catwalks: A Visual History of the World's Most Legendary Fabric
Denim From Cowboys to Catwalks A Visual History of the World's Most Legendary Fabric Author:Graham Marsh, Paul Trynka Denim: From Cowboys to Catwalks is a one-of-a-kind pictorial history of this illustrious fabric, featuring archival photos from pioneering brands; rare pictures of denim-clad icons; images of denim's role in subcultures from 1950s teens to LA hip hop; examples of rare, collectable garments; a guide to valuable vintage items, and more. The... more » ultimate book on the ultimate symbol of American cool, now updated with new denim styles and redesigned in an affordable smaller format.The story of denim is a tale rich in paradox. Cherished alike by cowboys and models, the fabric is at once a symbol of the counterculture and the raw material of a major industry. A simple fabric, dating back to 17th-century France, denim today is ubiquitous: Alexander McQueen and Vivienne Westwood have pushed it into the forefront of high fashion; Calvin Klein and Giorgio Armani have made it the basis for billion-dollar brands. Denim: From Cowboys to Catwalk delves deep into the archives to trace the origins and development of this celebrated fabric. It features rare pictures of denim-clad icons, like Marilyn Monroe and Steve McQueen, plus specially commissioned photos of rare and classic garments from the 1880s to the present day. Complete with a glossary and a guide to valuable vintage items.« less