When the Girls Came Out to Play

When the Girls Came Out to Play

Author: Patricia Campbell Warner

Publisher:

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 328

ISBN-13:

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Presenting a study of the evolution of American women's clothing, this book traces the history of modern sportswear as a universal style that broke down traditional gender roles. It shows that behind this development was a growing interest in sports that was nurtured by the establishment of schools of higher education for women.


When the Girls Came Out to Play

When the Girls Came Out to Play

Author: Patricia Campbell Warner

Publisher:

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 326

ISBN-13:

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Presenting a study of the evolution of American women's clothing, this book traces the history of modern sportswear as a universal style that broke down traditional gender roles. It shows that behind this development was a growing interest in sports that was nurtured by the establishment of schools of higher education for women.


The Giants of Sportswear

The Giants of Sportswear

Author: Leen Demeester

Publisher: Lannoo Publishers

Published: 2017-02

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789401436731

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This book brings together the history of popular sports activities such as running, football, polo and swimming, while highlighting the work of designers who have revolutionised and re-energised fahion. Fashion writer Leen Demeester tells the fascinating story of sportswear thorugh sports photography from the past and present.


Sporting Fashion

Sporting Fashion

Author: Kevin L. Jones

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2021-03-09

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 3791359436

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Discover how the designers of women's sporting attire navigated the worlds of fashion, function, and propriety, from the beginning of the 19th century to 1960. This book offers a stunning visual record of the evolution of women's sporting attire over nearly two centuries. With selections from Keds, Pendleton, and Spalding and garments by Coco Chanel, Claire McCardell, and Jean Patou, among many others, it features familiar names in fashion, as well as significant rediscoveries. At the intersection of the history of fashion and feminism, Sporting Fashion highlights the extraordinary impact of new technologies and evolving social mores on women's clothing for sport. It explores how the basic forms of women's sportswear we know today--from swimsuits to sneakers--were developed during a time when women were achieving more freedom. Full color illustrations of sport and leisure ensembles are included, along with magazine spreads and archival images. In thematic sections, the authors examine the ways women entered into the sporting world--from traveling to calisthenics, motorcycling to promenading. The book looks at examples of clothing that allowed women to walk freely and compete in sports previously restricted to men. It explores how designers reacted to and encouraged the growing acceptance of exposed skin at public beaches and pools--and how cold weather fashion made its way onto the slopes and ice. Never before have the garments that defined women's roles as both spectators and athletes been presented on this scale and in such detail. Published with the American Federation of Arts and the FIDM Museum at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/Los Angeles The Costume Society of America is pleased to announce Kevin Jones and Christina Johnson as recipients of the 2022 CSA Millia Davenport Publications Award for their work titled Sporting Fashion: Outdoor Girls 1800-1960.


The History of Sportswear

The History of Sportswear

Author: Christian Blanken

Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic

Published: 2015-08-27

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 9780857856463

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The History of Sportswear is the definitive guide to sportswear and leisurewear fashion over the past century. When chic yet casual clothing initially worn only for sports events was adapted by designers such as Chanel, Claire McCardell, Vionnet and Patou it soon became an enormous and enduring influence on women's fashion. A staple of the post-war wardrobe, sportswear remains at the forefront of trends across the globe and its effortlessly modern line and form continue to be a huge inspiration to 21st century designers from Karl Lagerfeld to Alexander Wang. Chronologically mapping the rise of sportswear over the past century through the designers that made the style mainstream, author and luxury fashion designer Christian Blanken gives fascinating insights into the development of sporting style. Featuring interviews with some of the biggest names in fashion today, this beautifully illustrated book brings a unique insider's perspective focussed as much on the nuances of the design developments as the wider historical context.


The Historical Aspects of Women's Active Wear and Its Influence on Modern Fashion

The Historical Aspects of Women's Active Wear and Its Influence on Modern Fashion

Author: Kristine Cirino Maloney

Publisher:

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 126

ISBN-13:

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The purpose of this thesis is to examine the evolution of women's sport and athletic wear throughout history. What came out of necessity, over time became an integral part of the fashion industry. The thesis will show that starting in the mid-nineteenth century, the interest for women to have more liberating clothing was evident in their struggle to create a market that was currently unavailable. The double standards that were placed on women were clear in society's "moral code" of the way a woman should dress in private and public. From the mid-eighteen hundred's until the late twentieth century, women's sportswear was reconfigured many times and had many births and deaths. From the Dress Reform, to the Industrial Revolution, to the aftermath of wars, to the most important factor - the introduction of women's higher education - these many factors over time have led to the current dress code for women in sports and athletics today ... The research will demonstrate the transformation of American sportswear and athletic attire and project a better understanding of women's history and struggles in the fashion industry and the changes undergone during this time.


American Ingenuity

American Ingenuity

Author: Richard Harrison Martin

Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 98

ISBN-13: 0870998633

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Features designers Geoffrey Beene, Bill Blass, Tom Brigance, Fox-Brownie, Bonnie Cashin, Anne Fogarty, Halston, Elizabeth Hawes, Muriel King, Anne Klein, Tina Leser, Vera Maxwell, Claire McCardell, Fred Picard, Bobbie Yeoman, Clare Potter, Carolyn Schnurer, Valentina, Diane Von Furstenberg, Emily Wilkins, and B.H. Wragge.


A Cultural History of Sport in the Modern Age

A Cultural History of Sport in the Modern Age

Author: Steven A. Riess

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2022-08-31

Total Pages: 406

ISBN-13: 135028310X

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A Cultural History of Sport in the Modern Age covers the period 1920 to today. Over this time, world-wide participation in sport has been shaped by economic developments, communication and transportation innovations, declining racism, diplomacy, political ideologies, feminization, democratization, as well as increasing professionalization and commercialization. Sport has now become both a global cultural force and one of the deepest ways in which individual nations express their myths, beliefs, values, traditions and realities. The 6 volume set of the Cultural History of Sport presents the first comprehensive history from classical antiquity to today, covering all forms and aspects of sport and its ever-changing social, cultural, political, and economic context and impact. The themes covered in each volume are the purpose of sport; sporting time and sporting space; products, training and technology; rules and order; conflict and accommodation; inclusion, exclusion and segregation; minds, bodies and identities; representation. Steven A. Riess is Professor Emeritus at Northeastern Illinois University, USA. Volume 6 in the Cultural History of Sport set General Editors: Wray Vamplew, Mark Dyreson, and John McClelland


A Cultural History of Sport in the Age of Industry

A Cultural History of Sport in the Age of Industry

Author: Mike Huggins

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2022-08-31

Total Pages: 281

ISBN-13: 135028307X

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A Cultural History of Sport in the Age of Industry covers the period 1800 to 1920. Over this period, sport become increasingly global, some sports were radically altered, sports clubs proliferated, and new team games - such as baseball, basketball and the various forms of football - were created, codified, commercialized, and professionalized. Yet this was also an age of cultural and political tensions, when issues around the role of women, social class, ethnicity and race, imperial relationships, nation-building, and amateur and professional approaches were all shaping sport. At the same time, increasing urbanization, population, real wages and leisure time drove demand for sport ever higher, and the institutionalization and regulation of sport accelerated. The 6 volume set of the Cultural History of Sport presents the first comprehensive history from classical antiquity to today, covering all forms and aspects of sport and its ever-changing social, cultural, political, and economic context and impact. The themes covered in each volume are the purpose of sport; sporting time and sporting space; products, training and technology; rules and order; conflict and accommodation; inclusion, exclusion and segregation; minds, bodies and identities; representation. Mike Huggins is Emeritus Professor at the University of Cumbria, UK. Volume 5 in the Cultural History of Sport set General Editors: Wray Vamplew, Mark Dyreson, and John McClelland


Materials and Technology for Sportswear and Performance Apparel

Materials and Technology for Sportswear and Performance Apparel

Author: Steven George Hayes

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2018-10-08

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13: 1482220512

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Materials and Technology for Sportswear and Performance Apparel takes a close look at the design and development of functional apparel designed for high-performance sportswear. Implementing materials, performance, technology, and design and marketing, the book examines this rapidly emerging textile market and outlines future directions and growing trends. The book begins by explaining how a comfort-driven focus has led the industry to embrace knitted fabric as a popular choice of constructional material. Using examples of leading brands, it outlines the basic terminology, structural details, and essential properties appropriate for performance apparel, especially for sportswear. This book describes the differences between woven and knitted structures, provides an understanding of fabric behavior and the characteristics of a functional garment, and outlines the importance of garment fit and consumer perception of garment comfort in its design and development. The authors present key research outcomes on the design and development of functional apparel designed for high-performance sportswear that explore smart materials, impact-resistant fabrics and pressure sensing. They consider the use of 3-D body scanning and its influence on pattern engineering for apparel product development; highlight the widely used fiber types for sportswear and the importance of fiber blends and their performance, and discuss the relevance of fabric structure and its interaction with the human body. The book also presents research on moisture management and temperature regulation and analyzes the performance and development of smart sportswear intended for monitoring health and performance for a range of end uses. A definitive guide detailing the future of functional clothing and sportswear, this book: Describes how to design and develop functional clothing for sportswear Reflects current research outcomes and industry requirements Clarifies with visual illustration, practical examples, and case studies an understanding of techniques and concepts Explores specifics of garment design such as fit, shape, function, fashion and design Focuses on a commitment to designing ethical and sustainable products