History of fashion books

1450 books were found.

Cc41 Utility Clothing: The Label That Transformed British Fashion

Cc41 Utility Clothing: The Label That Transformed British...

Author: Mike Brown
ISBN: 9781781220054
Format: Hardback
$51.62

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Some Wear Leather, Some Wear Lace: A Worldwide Compendium of Postpunk and Goth in the 1980s

Some Wear Leather, Some Wear Lace: A Worldwide Compendium...

Author: Andrea Harriman ,  Marloes Bontje
ISBN: 9781783203529
Format: Paperback
$82.95

It was a scene that had many names: some original members referred to themselves as punks, others new romantics,...  Read More >>

Fashion in the 1940s

Fashion in the 1940s

Author: Jayne Shrimpton
ISBN: 9780747813538
Format: Paperback
$16.99

Reveals the impact of wartime and austerity on British fashion and tells the story of how a spirit of patriotism...  Read More >>

Fashion in the Time of William Shakespeare: 1564–1616

Fashion in the Time of William Shakespeare: 1564–1616...

Author: Sarah Jane Downing
ISBN: 9780747813545
Format: Paperback
$16.99

From the etiquette of courtly dress to the evolution of the Elizabethan ruff, this title explores the sartorial...  Read More >>

The Dress: 100 Iconic Moments in Fashion

The Dress: 100 Iconic Moments in Fashion

Author: Megan Hess
ISBN: 9781742708232
Format: Hardback
$43.96

From Ms Hepburn’s elegant black shift to Lady Gaga’s meat gown, The Dress relives the marvellous and unforgettable...  Read More >>

Style and Satire: Fashion in Print 1777-1927

Style and Satire: Fashion in Print 1777-1927

Author: Catherine Flood ,  Sarah Grant
ISBN: 9781851778034
Format: Paperback
$29.99

From the sky-high coiffures of Georgian Britain to the languid silhouette of 1920s 'flappers', Style and Satire...  Read More >>

The Best of Flair

The Best of Flair

Author: Fleur Cowles ,  Dominick Dunne
ISBN: 9780847843954
Format: Hardback
$330.00

This highly sought-after volume detailing one of the most influential magazines of the twentieth century is now...  Read More >>

The Biba Years: 1963-1975

The Biba Years: 1963-1975

Author: Barbara Hulanicki ,  Martin Pel
ISBN: 9781851777990
Format: Hardback
$69.99

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Fashion That Changed the World

Fashion That Changed the World

Author: Jennifer Croll
ISBN: 9783791347899
Format: Paperback
$39.99

This book is the perfect fashion accessory - a sumptuous, exquisitely designed exploration of the most influential...  Read More >>

Global Fashion Brands: Style, Luxury and History

Global Fashion Brands: Style, Luxury and History

Author: Joseph H. Hancock II (Drexel University, USA) ,  Doctor Gjoko Muratovski (University of Cincinnati)
ISBN: 9781783203574
Format: Paperback
$112.95

Fashion branding is a process that needs to be analysed from a style, luxury and historical pop cultural view using...  Read More >>

Alexander McQueen

Alexander McQueen

Author: Judith Watt
ISBN: 9781847960856
Format: Hardback
$39.95

A retrospective of McQueen's groundbreaking designs and a salute to his artistry, the book showcases his work from...  Read More >>

Fashioning the Nineteenth Century: Habits of Being 3

Fashioning the Nineteenth Century: Habits of Being 3...

Author: Cristina Giorcelli ,  Paula Rabinowitz
ISBN: 9780816687473
Format: Paperback
$44.95

In nineteenth-century Europe and the United States, fashion-once the province of the well-to-do-began to make its...  Read More >>

The Way We Wore: A Life in Threads

The Way We Wore: A Life in Threads

Author: Robert Elms
ISBN: 9781780258072
Format: Paperback
$33.61

'the Fever Pitch of urban street fashion' - Tony Parsons  Read More >>

Costume Design and Illustration

Costume Design and Illustration

Author: Carlo Arellano ,  Boutte Jr Phillip
ISBN: 9781933492582
Format: Paperback
$73.79

Spearheaded by Constantine Sekeris, author of MetamorFX, this book is an in-depth look at costume design and illustration....  Read More >>

The World of Silk

The World of Silk

Author: Priscilla Lowry
ISBN: 9780994106308
Format: Paperback
$79.17

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Kimono: A Modern History

Kimono: A Modern History

Author: Terry Satsuki Milhaupt
ISBN: 9781780232782
Format: Paperback
$49.99

What is the kimono? Everyday garment? Art object? Symbol of Japan? As Terry Satsuki Milhaupt explains in this book,...  Read More >>

Fashioning the Nineteenth Century: Habits of Being 3

Fashioning the Nineteenth Century: Habits of Being 3...

Author: Cristina Giorcelli ,  Paula Rabinowitz
ISBN: 9780816687466
Format: Hardback
$75.93

In nineteenth-century Europe and the United States, fashion-once the province of the well-to-do-began to make its...  Read More >>

Award-Winning Fashions of Edith Head Paper Dolls

Award-Winning Fashions of Edith Head Paper Dolls

Author: Tom Tierney ,  Paper Dolls
ISBN: 9780486496269
Format: Paperback
$18.99

From the 1920s through the 1980s, Edith Head designed costumes for Hollywood's biggest stars. Two dolls model 29...  Read More >>

Selling Silks: A Merchant's Sample Book 1764

Selling Silks: A Merchant's Sample Book 1764

Author: Lesley Ellis Miller
ISBN: 9781851777815
Format: Hardback
$69.99

In 1764, British Customs confiscated a book containing hundreds of silk samples of different qualities from French...  Read More >>

Fashion Is...

Fashion Is...

Author: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
ISBN: 9781419711688
Format: Paperback
$31.02

Fashion highlights from the collection of the world-famous Metropolitan Museum of Art.  Read More >>

1000 Dresses: The Fashion Design Resource

1000 Dresses: The Fashion Design Resource

Author: Tracy Fitzgerald ,  Alison Taylor
ISBN: 9780500291443
Format: Paperback
$37.99

Creating an overview of how the dress evolved and its impact on the fashion industry, the authors pay homage to...  Read More >>

Fashion & War in Popular Culture

Fashion & War in Popular Culture

Author: Denise N Rall
ISBN: 9781841507514
Format: Paperback
$36.95

Aside from the occasional nod to epaulets or use of camouflage, war and fashion seem to be strange partners. This...  Read More >>

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