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Queen of Vintage Vol.2 Meow (Americana Fashions 1920s-1950s)

Rintaro Tanaka

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Release Date January 2023
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Catalog No.NEOBK-2813952
JAN/ISBN 9784904237144
Product Type BOOK
Label/DistributorHeritage
Product Package Size (Measured) 24 x 24.4 x 1cm

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[Machine Translation] This special book was produced in conjunction with a special exhibition at the vintage clothing event "Inspiration 2011" hosted by "My Freedamn! Following the previous book "King of Vintage No.1 Heller's Cafe" (out of print), which sold out instantly after its release, this time it features the vast deadstock collection of Kathleen Scharf (owner of "Meow"), a female used clothing dealer who has attracted attention from the Hollywood costume industry. This issue features the vast deadstock collection of Kathleen Scharf (owner of Meow), a female vintage clothing dealer who has attracted attention from the Hollywood costume industry. Starting with overalls and uniforms sold to workers before World War II, cowboy fashion at its height in the 1930s and 1950s, fifties fashion symbolizing the golden age of America, and precious beach fashion from the early days of the country, the total The 160 pages are packed with more than 500 rare items. Focusing on the fascination of vintage design itself, this "Vintage Bible" is aimed not only at vintage clothing fans but also at a wide range of designers.

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Queen of Vintage Vol.2 Meow (Americana Fashions 1920s-1950s) / 田中凛太郎/著

『My Freedamn!』主催となる古着イベント『Inspiration 2011』の特別展示に合わせて製作されたスペシャル本。発売後、瞬く間にソールドアウトとなった前作『King of Vintage No.1 Heller's Cafe』(絶版)に続き、今回はハリウッド・コスチューム業界からも注目を集める女性古着ディーラー、キャサリーン・シャーフ(『Meow』オーナー)の膨大なデッドストックコレクションを大特集。第二次世界大戦以前に労働者に向けて販売されたオーバーオール・ユニフォームを筆頭に、1930年代~1950年代に全盛を誇ったカウボーイファッション、そしてアメリカ黄金時代を象徴するフィフティーズファッション、さらに黎明期の貴重なビーチファッションまで、トータル160ページの中に500点以上のレア・アイテムがぎっしり詰め込まれています。ヴィンテージ・デザインそのものの面白さによりフォーカスを当て、古着ファンのみならず、幅広いデザイナー関係者に向けて製作された“ヴィンテージ・バイブル”の登場です。

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