内容简介
In recent years, vintage handkerchiefs have been an unsung
source of inspiration for many of the world's most exciting brands.
This volume written by vintage clothing and textiles expert Nicky
Albrechtsen, will appeal to collectors of printed textiles, fashion
lovers and designers, and provide a visual feast for anyone with a
passion for pattern. Over 200 beautifully designed handkerchiefs
have been selected to reflect the magnificent array of printed
designs that emerged between the 1920s and 1950s, a particularly
innovative period in handkerchief design that produced small
squares exploding with colour and pattern. The book comes complete
with a short history of the subject, an analysis of the fabrics
used, a detailing of the design characteristics of each decade,
information on where to find and collect, and advice on
conservation, storage and use. Organized for inspiration into 11
sections by colour, this is a fresh and covetable volume targeted
at fashion professionals, designers, or a new young generation in
search of old chic in new chic forms. Nicky Albrechtsen is also the
co-author of the acclaimed "Scarves" (ISBN 9780500515648).