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1998 The Fashion Book - Mini Edition

The Fashion Book · Mini Edition · Phaidon
The Fashion Book, mini edition, by Phaidon: an A–Z of 500 names in fashion since the 1860s. In English.
Details
Title The Fashion Book
Edition Mini edition
Publisher Phaidon
First published 1998
Content A–Z of 500 names in fashion since the 1860s
Language English
Dimensions 12.4 x 2.5 x 16.5 cm
Condition Good, slight signs of reading
PERIOD
2000s
PROVENANCE
Phaidon, The Fashion Book, mini edition. Private Collection.
DESCRIPTION
The mini edition of The Fashion Book, Phaidon's A–Z guide to 500 of the most important names in fashion since the 1860s, first published in 1998 in the format of The Art Book. It is in English.

The entries cover designers, photographers, models and figures who shaped fashion, from Paul Poiret, Christian Dior, Balenciaga and Coco Chanel to John Galliano, Alexander McQueen and Issey Miyake, with photographs by Cecil Beaton, Irving Penn, Richard Avedon, Guy Bourdin, Helmut Newton and David Bailey. It measures 12.4 x 2.5 x 16.5 cm.

It is in good vintage condition, with slight signs of reading.
AUTHENTICATION
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Construction, labelling, stitching, hardware and materials checked against house and period standards. AI-assisted, expert-decided.
CONDITION Good Vintage
Good vintage condition, with slight signs of reading.
PhaidonMini EditionA–Z of FashionEnglish
Fashion from A to Z
The Archivary - Italian Curation

Five hundred names of fashion arranged from A to Z, in a pocket format. A compact reference to designers, photographers and models since the 1860s.

The Object and Its Moment
A Pocket Reference

This is the mini edition of The Fashion Book, published by Phaidon. It presents 500 names in fashion since the 1860s, arranged alphabetically, in a pocket format.

Five hundred names, A to Z.

The Fashion Landscape
From Poiret to McQueen

The entries range from Paul Poiret, Jeanne Lanvin and Coco Chanel to Christian Dior, Balenciaga, John Galliano, Alexander McQueen and Issey Miyake.

The Wider Culture
Fashion Photography

The book also surveys fashion photography, with work by Cecil Beaton, Irving Penn, Richard Avedon, Guy Bourdin, Helmut Newton and David Bailey.

Reading the Object
Cross-Referenced

A cross-reference system and glossary link collaborations and techniques. The copy shows slight signs of reading.

Linked entries, a working glossary.

Why It Matters Now
A Fashion Reference

The Fashion Book, first published in 1998, remains a common reference for students and collectors of fashion history.

MARKET DEMAND
2000s
Fashion reference books
RARITY
Limited
Earlier edition, since revised
ORIGIN
London
Phaidon Press
HOUSE ERA
The Fashion Book
First published by Phaidon in 1998
Demand
Fashion Books

Reference books on fashion history attract students, stylists and collectors.

Supply
Earlier Editions

The Fashion Book has been revised since, so earlier editions circulate mainly second-hand.

Context
Fashion History

Fashion history as a field of study and collecting is well established.

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London & United Kingdom: 2–4 days
Europe: 4–5 days by courier
USA: 6–7 days by courier
Rest of the World: 7–8 days by courier

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Price
£51
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