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Title: How the West Was Worn by Holly/Freedman George-Warren ISBN: 0-8109-0615-5 Publisher: Harry N. Abrams Pub. Date: 01 October, 2001 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $45.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 5 (2 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Wild & western romp chronicling the classic American costume
Comment: A colorful and comprehensive examination of American style at it's most iconic - the authors have done a wonderful job telling the story of how cowboy duds came to symbolize America the world over. A must have for anyone interested in the West, design, decorative arts, fashion, pop culture or Americana/American History. The book is gorgeously presented, expertly written and endlessly entertaining, the photography is beautiful, and the interviews are rare and revealing. From the plains and frontiers, to Buffalo Bill to the Hollywood Cowboy, Country & Western, Rock & Roll, the current fashion craze, the authors leave no cowpie unturned as they reveal how the cowboy hat became our collective unconscious. The most complete record of the lives and work of N. Turk, Rodeo Ben, and Nudie to date. How did the famed North Hollywood rodeo tailor get men in the 20th century to wear fanciful embroidered and rhinestoned creations, that became more and more elaborate in a competitive fervor to outshine each other?(And how did Keith Richards cause him to draw the line?) Find out. From the fanatical to the casual observer, and especially anyone who has ever bedazzled denim or worn a pair of cowboy boots, all will treasure this book.
Rating: 5
Summary: A LUXE LOOK AT WESTERN GARB
Comment: If your idea of Western wear is John Wayne in chaps and creased 10 gallon hat - forget it. Rolling Stone Press Editor Holly George-Warren and clothing designer Michelle Freedman have produced a luxe look at Western garb that is more Las Vegas than Laredo.
The iconic American cowboy typifies our country's spirit to many, from New York City sidewalk stompers who have no saddles but don boots to diamond encrusted Grammy award winners who twang with the best of them.
So, for those attracted by the lore and lure of ranching days, here is a photographed filled bow to all garb Western. It begins with the practical clothing needed by scours, traders, and ranch workers, then details how early movie stars such as Tom Mix, Gene Autry, Dale Evans and Roy Rogers spurred a popular trend in cowboy wear.
That vogue was to later influence British rock musicians and high end fashion designers such as Ralph Lauren.
"There's a little bit of cowboy in everybody," the foreword states and that would be seem to be true as the pages of How The West Was Worn reveal glimpses of tastefully displayed silver buckles, jauntily worn Stetsons, and rhinestone embellished rigs that never saw a range.
- Gail Cooke
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Title: Hillbilly Hollywood: The Origins of Country & Western Style by Debby Bull ISBN: 0847822788 Publisher: Rizzoli Pub. Date: July, 2000 List Price(USD): $39.95 |
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Title: 100 Years of Western Wear by Tyler Beard, Jim Arndt ISBN: 087905591X Publisher: Gibbs Smith Publisher Pub. Date: April, 2001 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Art of the Boot by Tyler Beard, Jim Arndt ISBN: 0879059192 Publisher: Gibbs Smith Publisher Pub. Date: September, 1999 List Price(USD): $39.95 |
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Title: The Cowboy Boot Book by Tyler Beard, Jim Arndt ISBN: 0879054719 Publisher: Gibbs Smith Publisher Pub. Date: November, 1992 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Cowboy: How Hollywood Invented the Wild West: Featuring the Real West, Campfire Melodies, Matinee Idols, Four Legged Friends, Cowgirls & Lone Guns by Holly George-Warren ISBN: 0762103752 Publisher: Readers Digest Pub. Date: 10 October, 2002 List Price(USD): $32.95 |
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