Cette auteure explore l'histoire de la mode, la conservation et le journalisme. Son travail examine l'interconnexion entre le vêtement et la société, en analysant comment la mode reflète et façonne les identités culturelles et les normes sociales. Par son écriture, elle offre un aperçu de la culture visuelle et de son importance dans nos vies.
Chronicling the evolution of wedding styles from the Renaissance to today, this book explores a diverse array of nuptial celebrations, including A-list couples, royal weddings, and same-sex marriages. It highlights the unique fashions associated with these events, featuring gowns, going-away dresses, and attire for flower girls, bridesmaids, guests, and grooms. The narrative captures the rich cultural tapestry of weddings, showcasing how traditions and styles have transformed over time.
In a beautifully illustrated social history, Skirts traces the shifting roles of women over the twentieth century through the era's most iconic dresses.
Lois Duncan's life as a writer has put her in the limelight and has been deeply rewarding. An award-winning author of more than fifty books and the creator of more than three hundred stories and articles, Duncan has contributed to the lives and the minds of the young. Some of her best-known works have been adapted to film, including I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER and HOTEL FOR DOGS.