American Fashion

　　Ultimate and unprecedented, American Fashion is a richlyillustrated celebration of the history of fashion in this country.Commissioned by the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA),AMERICAN FASHION is a visual journey beginning with the proteancreators in Hollywood and New York during the1930s and thesignificant and creative expansion that took place in the yearssurrounding World War II. The book follows this evolution from thelittle known talents of the postwar years transitioning to theensuing 1950s when an ever expanding cast of designers weretransformed into national and later international stars. Thiscreative crescendo continues to the growth of major names inAmerican fashion during 1960s and 1970s, and goes on to explore theachievements of American design's brand name marquee stars of the1980s and 1990s. The book culminates with a look at thecontemporary talents of today who continue to export theirindividual visions of modern American fashion on a global stage.Also included is a collection of portraits of the CFDA?s historicand contemporary designers. Elegant and definitive, with over 300iconic photographs and the work of more than 100 designers, thebook captures the superlative work of American designers as seen bythe century?s greatest photographers and illustrators. AmericanFashion is the essential modern atlas for over 70 exciting years ofgreat American fashion. Charlie Scheips is a cultural historian,journalist, and curator. He was the founding director of the Cond?Nast Archive. His other books include John Rawlings: 30 Years inVogue (2000) and Andy Warhol: The Day the Factory Died ( 2006). Helives in New York City. 250 Illustrations