By Gavin Ambrose; Paul Harris

This ebook is a advisor to the various and sundry phrases used often inside model layout. From components to Weave, Alpaca to Yoke, this publication will turn out a useful source to a person drawn to model layout. every one time period is defined and contextualised, giving the reader an improved knowing of style terminology. greater than 250 universal style phrases are distilled and illustrated. From functional phrases equivalent to Lapel, trend and emblems to conceptual phrases, similar to Postmodernism, Juxtaposition and Zeitgeist,this ebook includes either smooth terminology and the conventional phrases nonetheless in present utilization.

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Although a slow production process, block printing can produce highly creative patterns that cannot be achieved by other methods. B Blouse Alexander Gitlits 41 A loose-fitting shirt that extends to the waist or just below. Made from cotton, silk or man-made fibres, such as polyester, a blouse features buttons on the left side, and may or may not include a collar and sleeves. Blouses tend to be more tailored than a shirt or other female garments, and often have embroidered decoration or other detailing.

Also called boot-cut, bootleg trousers create a flattering shape and can be worn by men and women. B Boots 49 A type of durable footwear that also covers the leg; worn for protection, hygiene and style for several hundred years. Various different styles are in common usage: Cowboy A high, arched boot with Cuban heel and ornamental stitching that is traditionally a work boot worn by cowboys. Normally made from leather, however, snake, alligator and lizard skin are also used. Go-go A boot created in the 1960s to be worn for dancing, often worn with a miniskirt or dress and popularised by Nancy Sinatra in the song These Boots Are Made For Walking.

It is now associated with the folk dress of European countries. Pictured is a detail from Die Heuernte (The Hay-Harvest) by 19th-century artist Joseph Julien (above left) and a contemporary bodice photographed by John French (above). see Blouse 41, Chemise 66 B Bohemian 43 ChipPix Mosista Pambudi A style of clothing inspired by Bohemian and Indian cultures, characterised by colourful, flowing garments. The word derives from the French, bohémien, meaning a gypsy of society, taken from the Bohemian region of Europe.

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