History of fashion books

During the Civil War, one of the bloodiest conflict in the US, the clothing of men, women, and children changed...  Read More >>

Focuses on the styles found in Europe from 1340 to 1460, which is most frequently represented as 'medieval' in movies,...  Read More >>

Focusing on the Elizabethan era in England, this title shows various examples of the fascinating clothing worn by...  Read More >>

Helps to discover various things from the garb of ancient Etruscans to traditional Eskimo attire to 19th century...  Read More >>

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Mrs Lucy Wallace, Lady Duff Gordon as she became, transformed her business from a modest home-based dressmakers...  Read More >>

She revolutionized how women looked. She banned corsets, shortened skirts and scented the world with Chanel No.5....  Read More >>

From hippie to disco to punk, this look book relives 1970s fashion via clothing advertisements from the decade....  Read More >>

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Tsar Peter's dress decree, part of his drive to make Russia more like Western Europe, had a profound impact on the...  Read More >>

The Fashion Museum is a world-class collection of contemporary and historical dress that is second to none. This...  Read More >>

With its unique take on fashion trends through the years, this sumptuous tribute to divas and dresses reminds us...  Read More >>

Like ""The Black Dress"", this book also contains an informative, fun introduction chronicling the history of cocktail...  Read More >>

This well-researched guide traces the evolution of English fashion for men and women through hundreds of illustrations....  Read More >>

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Nicholas Storey charts a quick path through male fashion in an amusing and witty investigation.' Practical Family...  Read More >>

Reveals the decorative seams, exquisite stitching, voluptuous drapery, strict corseting and slashing and stamping...  Read More >>

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This is the first book to be devoted to Russian-born designer Valentina, who has had a lasting influence on fashion...  Read More >>

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From ancient Roman togas to modern Dior gowns, this lavishly illustrated treasury reflects men's, women's, and children's...  Read More >>

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This stunningly comprehensive survey of hats and headgear from ancient Egypt to mid-20th century illustrates an...  Read More >>

Highlights the V&A's renowned world dress collection. This book explores cut work and silk embroidery from Indonesia,...  Read More >>