Description
| Product ID: | 9780762470303 |
| Product Form: | Hardback |
| Country of Manufacture: | CN |
| Title: | The Way We Wed |
| Subtitle: | A Global History of Wedding Fashion |
| Authors: | Author: Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell |
| Page Count: | 224 |
| Subjects: | Photography and photographs, Photography & photographs, Social and cultural history, Weddings, wedding planners, Social & cultural history, Weddings, wedding planners |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating Chronicling historic wedding attire from far-ranging cultures and time periods, The Way We Wed is a stunning, one-of-a-kind book designed for history and fashion buffs in addition to brides and wedding professionals. For fashion buffs, romantics, and brides-to-be, a fascinating collection of wedding garb and glamour through pop culture and history. The Way We Wed: A History of Wedding Fashion presents styles and stories from the Renaissance to the present day, chronicling evolving fashions, classes, and expectations. And because all wedding attire has a tale to tell, The Way We Wed also reveals fascinating personal stories of those who wore it. While the book is a rich source of bridal inspiration for all seasons, it''s far from a monotonous parade of white gowns. The Way We Wed showcases wedding gowns of all colors and styles from around the world, as well as going-away dresses, accessories (shoes, veils, hats, and tiaras), and clothes worn by flower girls, bridesmaids, mothers of the bride, and grooms. Same-sex weddings are represented along with royal weddings, wartime brides, White House weddings, remarriage, Hollywood weddings, and more. The book features celebrity and historical couples as well as everyday people. A few of the included names:
Illustrated with 100 gorgeous photos, The Way We Wed is a rich celebration of the art of wedding fashion across time and cultures, and those whose style and circumstances made a statement. |
| Imprint Name: | Running Press Adult |
| Publisher Name: | Running Press,U.S. |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2020-12-03 |
