History of fashion books

"Indonesian fashion has undergone a period of rapid growth over the last three decades. This book explores how through...  Read More >>

""Using previously unexplored sources, Black Designers in American Fashion addresses the erased histories of black...  Read More >>

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Fashioning Spanish Cinema provides a critical examination of the intersections between fashion, costume design,...  Read More >>

The unforgettable story of the sisters who changed fashion forever.  Read More >>

Little Book of Schiaparelli chronicles the work of one of history's most influential and eccentric couturiers.  Read More >>

From the Victorian crinoline to Vivienne Westwood's mini-crini, from Herve Lager's 1985 bandage dress to Christopher...  Read More >>

This beautifully produced, coffee table book is the first to reveal the secrets of the Jermyn Street shirtmakers...  Read More >>

A personal and insightful look at the extraordinary life and times of eyewear from the Ancient Greeks to Google...  Read More >>

Prince was devoted to the art of dressing. A multi-million selling artist and musical trailblazer, he used fashion...  Read More >>

Book Authority • 36 Best Textile Design eBooks of All Time A briskly told, 30,000-year history of textiles that...  Read More >>

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Using a range of case studies and methodologies, this book explores connections between fashion and culture in 20th-...  Read More >>

Originally presented as the author's thesis (doctoral - Vienna).  Read More >>

Bring the Roaring Twenties to life with Jay Gatsby, Daisy Buchanan and more characters and fashion from The Great...  Read More >>

A historical overview of lace made in Europe from 16th century handcrafted pieces to 3D design and laser printing,...  Read More >>

In Patch Work, Claire Wilcox steps into the archive of memory. Here, she deftly stitches together the story of her...  Read More >>

An eye-opening and richly illustrated journey through the clothes worn by artists, and what they reveal to us.  Read More >>

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This timely and groundbreaking book shows the extent of the influence that the Orient had, and continues to have,...  Read More >>

""Focussing on one item of utilitarian 19th-century workwear, Alison Toplis uncovers new social histories and reveals...  Read More >>

""This new edition of The Dictionary of Fashion History further updates the landmark work of C. Willett Cunnington,...  Read More >>

This book presents embroidery in fashion. It includes clothes and accessories that were made or worn in the Netherlands...  Read More >>

""Focussing on one item of utilitarian 19th-century workwear, Alison Toplis uncovers new social histories and reveals...  Read More >>

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