Tracing the evolution of fashion-from the early draped fabrics of ancient times to the catwalk couture of today, Fashion: The Definitive History of Costume and Style is a ...

A summary of fashion's most important trends, starting with the Middle Ages and going on to cover the nearly countless passing influences that have shaped and swayed high ...

Fashion is ever-changing, and while some styles mark a dramatic departure from the past, many exhibit subtle differences from year to year that are not always easily ...

Fascinating, fact-filled compendium defines over 10,000 words associated with wearing apparel and fashion. From bateau necklines to trilbys and vamps, individual terms are ...

This is essentially a guide to items of historical dress in British Museum collections. However since there is more surviving historical costume in this country than anywhere ...

This authoritative resource presents a comprehensive history of clothing and accessories. "A mine of information" (Choice), the book covers every world culture with 650-plus ...