Fashion & society books

On any given day nearly half of the world's population is wearing blue jeans - this is the first serious attempt...  Read More >>

Uses an astonishing array of sources to imagine the Renaissance afresh by considering people's appearances: what...  Read More >>

Describes the careers and opportunities in the fashion industry.  Read More >>

Follows the developing fashions and boutiques of King's Road and Carnaby Street in the 1960s, profiling more than...  Read More >>

This book offers an accessible introduction to fashion consumption that considers both normative and alternative...  Read More >>

Ballets Russes Style addresses this gap, revealing the extent of the ensemble's influence in arenas of high style,...  Read More >>

This book offers an accessible introduction to fashion consumption that considers both normative and alternative...  Read More >>

This lavishly illustrated volume will appeal to Manolo Blahnik's enormous and fanatical fan base--both those who...  Read More >>

A monograph that focuses on the photographer's fashion portraits.  Read More >>

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An essential reference for students, curators and scholars of fashion, cultural studies, and the expanding range...  Read More >>

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This highly illustrated book takes a cutting edge look at the latest textiles and textile technologies. Covering...  Read More >>

An essential reference for students, curators and scholars of fashion, cultural studies, and the expanding range...  Read More >>

This highly illustrated book takes a cutting edge look at the latest textiles and textile technologies. Covering...  Read More >>

Corsets a Modern Guide depicts the evolution of the corset, from ancient to modern times, with particular reference...  Read More >>

Whether you simply enjoy looking at pretty pictures of naughty nothings or are a full-blown undies enthusiasts,...  Read More >>

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This text provides a step-by-step approach to drawing the basic fashion figure, identifying the elements of a garment,...  Read More >>

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In this wide-ranging history, Richard Bernstein explores the connection between sex and power as it has played out...  Read More >>

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Splendid . . . the major overview of Anglo-Saxon clothing and textile from the 5th to 11th centuries. . . . Owen-Crocker...  Read More >>