Amy de la Haye is an expert in the history of fashion and its presentation. Her academic focus delves into the significance of dress and its role within historical and cultural contexts. She explores how clothing communicates and reflects societal values, trends, and individual identities across different eras. Her work offers insightful perspectives on the evolution of fashion and its curatorial interpretation.
This comprehensive survey traces significant fashion developments from 1900 to today, covering styles from Belle Epoque tea gowns to Dior's 'New Look' and modern fashion blogs. Updated with a new chapter, it discusses the Internet's impact, emerging fashion hubs in India and China, and the pluralistic, multicultural nature of contemporary fashion.
I don't understand how a woman can leave the house without fixing herself up a little if only out of politeness. And then, you never know, maybe that's the day she has a date with destiny.' Coco Chanel Amy de la Haye brings together the secrets of style from the worlds greatest fashion designers, their famous clients and others from the world of fashion in this delightful illustrated dictionary. Preserving the wisdom of fashions big names, from Chanel on perfume, to Dior on elegance and Schiaparelli on hats, this charming compendium is illustrated with newly commissioned line drawings of accessories and clothing from the V&As celebrated fashion collection by Emma Farrarons. A to Z of Style, a handy guide full of timeless advice, is the perfect gift for anyone with a sense of style or fun. this publication. Amy de la Haye is a curator and dress historian. She has a Readership at London College of Fashion and was formerly Curator of 20th-Century Fashion at the V&A. She is the author of Chanel (V&A 2011).
Guide to the landmarks of costume history, to the forms and materials used and to the motives of fashion