Fashion and Era. Costumes and Society of the 20th Century. How Couture Houses Reflected History

Olga Melikyan's book «Fashion and Era. Costumes and Society of the 20th Century. How Couture Houses Reflected History» includes biographies and creative ideas of iconic designers such as Paul Poiret, Nadezhda Lamanova, and Elsa Schiaparelli. This book will reveal their... connection to art and the influence of the era on their work. They were at the forefront of fashion, setting new trends and creating costumes that reflected the life of society in the 20th century. The book also discusses global fashion trends and how they have changed over time.

How did Paul Poiret free women from corsets? How did Nadezhda Lamanova invent Soviet fashion? How did Elsa Schiaparelli make surrealist madness her calling card?

The author also explains that fashion is not just clothing, everyday or festive, but rather an expression of the aesthetic and cultural values of society. She describes how fashion interacts with art and how designers are inspired by painting, architecture, and cinema.

This is a perspective on fashion and art that will help the reader better understand the connection between them and why they are so important to culture as a whole. This book would make an excellent gift for art and fashion lovers who want to understand how they influence each other and what their role in society is. If you want to broaden your horizons and learn how fashion has changed throughout history and how it is connected to art, this book must be in your collection.

Olga Melikyan is an art historian, journalist, gallery owner, master's graduate of Christie's Auction House, fashion historian, author, and presenter of popular lectures and tours on the history of art, costume, and jewelry.