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Patch Work: A Life Amongst Clothes
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An Expert And Intimate Exploration Of A Life In Clothes: Their Memories And Stories, Enchantments And Spells.A Linen Sheet, Smooth With Age. A Box Of Buttons, Motherofpearl And Plastic, Metal And Glass, Rattling And Untethered. A Hundredyearold Pin, Forgotten In A Hem. Fragile Silks And Fugitive Dyes, Fans And Crinolines, And The Faint Mark On Leather From A Buckle Now Lost.Claire Wilcox Has Worked As A Curator In Fashion At The Victoria & Albert Museum For Most Of Her Working Life. Down Cool, Dark Corridors And In Quiet Store Rooms, She And Her Colleagues Care For, Catalogue And Conserve Clothes Centuries Old, The Inscrutable Remnants Of Lives Long Lost To History; The Commonplace Or Remarkable Things That Survive The Bodies They Once Encircled Or Adorned.In Patch Work, Wilcox Deftly Stitches Together Her Dedicated Study Of Fashion With The Story Of Her Own Life Lived In And Through Clothes. From Her Mother'S Black Wedding Suit To The Swirling Patterns Of Her Own Silk Kimono, Her Memoir Unfolds In Luminous Prose The Spellbinding Power Of The Things We Wear: Their Stories, Their Secrets, Their Power To Transform And Disguise And Acts As Portals To Our Pasts; The Ways In Which They Measure Out Our Lives, Our Gains And Losses, And The Ways We Use Them To Write Our Stories.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Patch Work: A Life Amongst Clothes'? A: 'Patch Work: A Life Amongst Clothes' explores the deep connections between clothing and personal history, weaving together stories and memories associated with various garments.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Patch Work: A Life Amongst Clothes' is Claire Wilcox, a curator with extensive experience in fashion at the Victoria & Albert Museum.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Patch Work: A Life Amongst Clothes' is available in a hardcover binding, providing durability and a high-quality feel.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: The book contains 288 pages, making it a substantial read for those interested in fashion and personal narratives.
- Q: When was 'Patch Work: A Life Amongst Clothes' published? A: 'Patch Work: A Life Amongst Clothes' was published on January 26, 2021.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: 'Patch Work: A Life Amongst Clothes' falls under the genre of Fashion Design, intertwining memoir with fashion history.
- Q: Is 'Patch Work: A Life Amongst Clothes' suitable for readers interested in fashion history? A: Yes, the book provides an expert exploration of fashion history through personal anecdotes, making it suitable for readers interested in the subject.
- Q: What can readers expect in terms of writing style? A: Readers can expect luminous prose that beautifully captures the emotional and transformative power of clothing and the stories they tell.
- Q: Are there any specific items discussed in the book? A: The book discusses various items such as a black wedding suit, silk kimonos, and historical garments, each with its own story and significance.
- Q: What insights does the author share about clothing and identity? A: Claire Wilcox shares insights on how clothing acts as a portal to our pasts, reflecting our identities, experiences, and the ways we navigate our lives.