The day of the peacock : style for men 1963-1973 / Geoffrey Aquilina Ross.
Publisher: London : V&A Publishing, 2011Description: 143 p. ill. (some col.) 28 cm001: 14013ISBN: 9781851776009Subject(s): Fashion | Men's fashion | Dandy | Men's clothing -- HistoryDDC classification: 391.1094Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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Book | MAIN LIBRARY Book | 391.1094 ROS (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 095981 | |||
Book | MAIN LIBRARY Book | 391.1094 ROS (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 2 | Available | 102338 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
The 1960s, especially in England, witnessed a spectacular renaissance of dandyism--a movement in men's style that the media called the "Peacock Revolution." This entertaining book takes a fascinating look at the "Swinging Sixties" London scene--all illustrated with photographs, outfits, and ephemera drawn from the V&A's superb archives. This is a personal memoir of a moment--in which fashion insider Geoffrey Aquilina Ross recalls the era's most dashing figures, including Savile Row tailor Tommy Nutter, whose clients included Mick Jagger, the Beatles, and Elton John; photographers Patrick Lichfield and David Bailey; and hairdresser Vidal Sassoon; and discusses iconic London shops such as Granny Takes a Trip, Blades, Hung on You, and Mr Fish. Christopher Breward's introduction places the extraordinary revolution within its social and cultural context.
Praise for Day of the Peacock:
"The Day of the Peacock . . . tells the stories of a joyous fashion rebellion that opened the door to androgynous modes of dress that have helped shape modern style. A welcome read in this hyper-masculine, heritage brand-heavy moment in men's fashion."
-LATimes.com
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