The Cutting Edge: 50 Years of British Fashion, 1947-1997

Published to coincide with the opening of the exhibition of the same name at the Victoria and Albert Museum in March of 1997, this compendium spans 50 years of British fashion, from the most wickedly subversive miniskirts to the coronation gown for the Queen Mother. Chapters cover tailored, romantic, bohemian, and country style; hats, handbags, shoes, and underwear; and designer interviews and a glossary of British designers. Sumptuous color photos. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.