Art Deco Fashions

Book excerpt: These superbly illustrated designs, selected from rare issues of La Vie Parisienne (one of the most prominent French fashion magazines of the 1920s), depict all the feminine charm, seductive chic, and elegant sophistication associated with the liberated woman of the early twentieth century. Drawn with wit and flair, the line illustrations reveal slinky beauties in an immense variety of flowing gowns, clinging dresses, trim coats and suits, beachwear, capes, and a host of other outfits. Included in this set are: • One CD-ROM containing 339 high-quality, permission-free illustrations scanned at 600 dpi and saved in six different formats (TIFF, PICT, EPS, BMP, as well as Internet-ready JPEG and GIF) • A large-format 48-page book with every image on the CD-ROM printed large and clearly and numbered for easy reference Also included on the CD-ROM is Dover Design Manager, a simple graphics editing program for Windows. A charmingly illustrated introduction to Art Deco fashions and an authentic record of what French women were wearing from 1918 to 1928, this collection will serve as an outstanding source of materials for designers and craftspeople. It will also thrill anyone interested in fashion--couturiers, artists, and students alike.