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How the West Was Worn : A History of Western Wear

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Forget bucking broncos - some of the wildest sights in the West of America can be found right inside a cowboy's wardrobe.

From fringed chaps and embroidered jeans to silver-spurred boots and ten-gallon Stetsons, Western wear is a uniquely American look that has romanced the entire world.

Journalist Holly George-Warren and designer Michelle Freedman, aided by curator James H.

Nottage, round up the different styles of this enduring trend in "How the West Was Worn", an authoritative yet entertaining look at "glitterbillies," long riders, rodeo girls, and rhinestone cowboys.

Accompanying an exhibition at the Autry Museum of Western Heritage, this colorful tribute features archival photos of celebrities as well as collectables like vintage album covers, mail-order catalogues, and sewing patterns.

The lively, fact-filled text, including a foreword by country-music star and Western-wear collector Marty Stuart, makes this book a barrel of fun for fashion devotees and country music fans alike.

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Product Details
Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
0810992566 / 9780810992566
Paperback
391
31/03/2006
United States
240 pages, cl195/bw50/tt245 illustrations, cl/bw/tt photographs
229 x 299 mm, 1120 grams
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