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The American look

by Rebecca Arnold

Body imageFashionSocial aspectsWomenWomen's clothingHistoryUnited states, civilizationFashion, history

Drawing on a wonderful array of sources, from fashion magazines to department store records, this book is the rich and absorbing narrative and analysis of how New York sportswear evolved to become the definitive American style and how a modern fashion aesthetic was born.

Writing a summary for young readers…

For young readers

Book data: Open Library