Denim: From Cowboys to Catwalks: A History of the World's Most Legendary Fabric - Softcover

Marsh, Graham; Trynka, Paul

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1845131118 ISBN 13: 9781845131111

Publisher: Aurum Press, 2005

Synopsis

The story of denim is a tale rich in paradox. Cherished alike by cowboys and models, the fabric is at once a symbol of the counterculture and the raw material of a major industry. A simple fabric, dating back to 17th-century France, denim today is ubiquitous: Alexander McQueen and Vivienne Westwood have pushed it into the forefront of high fashion; and Calvin Klein and Giorgio Armani have made it the basis for billion-dollar brands. This homage to the much-loved fabric delves deep into the archives to trace the origins and development of denim. It features rare pictures of icons wearing denim, like Marilyn Monroe and Steve McQueen, plus specially commissioned photos of rare and classic garments from the 1880s to the present day. It is complete with a glossary and a guide to valuable vintage items.

About this title

About the Author

Paul Trynka is editorial director of Mojo magazine. He is the author of Portrait of the Blues and The Electric Guitar and has written on music, travel and architecture for The Face, Elle, The Independent and more. Graham Marsh is the author and art director of numerous visual books, including The Cover Art of Blue Note, East Coasting and California Cool.

Review

A huge collection of iconic images. -- GQ

From its dustbowl cowboys to its catwalk divas, Denim is a must-have. -- Vanity Fair

Edition details

• Publisher: Aurum Press
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1845131118
• ISBN 13: 9781845131111
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 128
• Editor: Marsh June